Lafreniere Park
3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
155 acres · 2 miles of trails
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- Park
- Lafreniere Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Metairie, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 29.9989, -90.2278
- Size
- 155 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.3 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 155 acres of room
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Gear up for Lafreniere Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 📣Recall training whistle
Off-leash freedom is built on solid recall. Tone-trained whistles cut through wind.
Dog policy
155-acre Jefferson Parish park with dog park area + lagoons. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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