Bayou St. John (Lafitte Greenway)
Lafitte Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
2.6 miles of trails
Bayou St. John along the Lafitte Greenway in New Orleans provides a 2.6-mile paved trail with shade, water fountains, benches, dog bags, and trash cans for leashed dogs. The linear path winds through Mid-City neighborhoods. Bring water for longer walks.
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- Park
- Bayou St. John (Lafitte Greenway)
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 29.9756, -90.0739
- Trail miles
- 2.6
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.5 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:No
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
2.6-mile linear park trail through Mid-City. Leashed dogs welcome on paved path.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Trash cans
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