Lafayette Square

Lafayette Square truly is a precious gem in the city. It is perfect for events and private time to enjoy lunch during a beautiful day.This visit was for Luna Fete, an event I had only been to once before. The night was perfect!

I did not hit the park during any events, so it was just about the beauty and sculptures. Turns out, it is the 2nd oldest public park in NOLA, located in the 10th ward.The park has a bronze statue of Henry Clay in the center of the park, and statues of John McDonogh and Benjamin Franklin on St. Charles Avenue and Camp Street.The park is small and can be appreciated in 15 minutes, the surrounding buildings make for a great stop. We happened across the park on our walk to breakfast and I'm glad we got a chance to take it in.

cute little square in middle of the city. usual passing through traffic, id be cautious in the evening though!

Lafayette Square is located south of the French Quarter in the business district of New Orleans. It was founded in 1788 and is the second oldest public park in New Orleans after Jackson Square. The square is named after Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a general who fought in the American Revolutionary War. There are multiple statues at the park: Henry Clay in the center, John McDonogh on one side, and Benjamin Franklin on the other. It's also surrounded by office buildings and government building. When we walked by we saw benches being set up and we assumed that it was for Mardi Gras. This area seemed like it is part of the route during the parade which is cool. There's a good amount of greenery although there's not much else other than a couple benches throughout. Regardless, this park is well kept, good for a quick stroll, and is pretty dog-friendly.

My favorite chill spot! Walked her early morning and enjoyed coffee the birds the dogs and like us all watching people! They even have a mile track mapped out.

This was such a pleasant surprise! My colleagues and I found out that on Wednesdays there was live entertainment in Lafayette Square. We were tight on time and only stayed for 30 minutes, but very much enjoyed the band that was performing. The park itself was beautiful with lots of lush plants and trees.

This is a very small park (2.5 acres) in the heart of downtown. Right by the Hale Boggs Federal Building and Courthouse and across from the 5th circuit Court of Appeals. It is also across the street from Gallier Hall and is primarily used for dog walking from what I have seen, or an occasional person taking their lunch break from work there on a nice day. The park is New Orlean's second oldest park, dating back to 1788.The park was originally known as Place Gravier, it became Lafayette Square after Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and general who fought on the American side in the American Revolutionary War, visited to New Orleans. It has played host to inaugurations, movie locations, weddings, music concerts and my favorite, the Wednesday at the Square concert series. Mardi Parade goes also hangout here during some of the biggest parades because it is along the route. The park does not have any basic amenities such as benches or chairs, Nor does it have any bathrooms or playground equipment. There is metered street parking nearby as well as a couple of paid lots.The park features a few statues. the most prominent statue is that of Henry Clay, located on a tall pedestal in the center of the park. You will find a statue of Ben Franklin on the Camp Street side of the park and a statue of John McDonogh on the St Charles side. Additionally, there are historic marker placed in the park to explain some of the park's significance.This is a nice piece of land that they call a park. It has does not have much to offer outside of its green space and prime location. however, that is enough for me and it works. This is not a destination park (unless you are going to an event or parade), but a decent place to place to stop and relax if you are in the heart of downtown.

2nd oldest public park in NOLA, located in the 10th ward.The park has a bronze statue of Henry Clay in the center of the park, and statues of John McDonogh and Benjamin Franklin on St. Charles Avenue and Camp Street.The building that surround the park are beautifulPark is well manicured and clean. Dog friendly, you will see a lot of people walking their dogs ect.

In the middle of the week and just before noon, the park was quiet and clean. A few people walking, a couple of folks with dogs and it was a nice spot in the shady area.The park is named for the famous Marquis de Lafayette, the French general who fought on the American side during the Revolutionary War. It was designed in 1788. His official name is Marie Joseph Paul Yves Rock Gilbert Du Motier. He visited the city in 1825.The park also has a few statues including Henry Clay (who laid the corner stone for the New Orleans Custom House on Canal Street in 1949), John McDonogh (a New Orleans entrepreneur) and Benjamin Franklin (an interesting choice because he had no direct connection to New Orleans). The park is open from 6am to 10:30pm. No organized sports or other activities are allowed without a permit.[Review 14141 overall, 1463 of 2020, number 13 in Louisiana.]

"Planned in 1788 as a public place for...city's first suburb." It is a small 2.5acres simple flat square city park that honors Marquis de Lafayette, an American Revolutionary War major general & hero. In the center is the bronze statue of admired statesman Henry Clay (not Lafayette!). Used as the site for some civic events and live music concerts. Saw at least 1 benches to sit and linger. "The statue of Henry Clay was erected AD 1856 on Royal and Charles Street and was removed to Lafayette Square AD 1900" Also there is the statue of Benjamin Franklin on Camp St. Note: The bust of slave owner & NOLA patron John McDonogh on St Charles Ave was removed last year Jan '22 after it had been toppled in July '22 during the Black Lives Matter protests.Henry Clay -born in Virginian in 1777 & died 1852-attorney-US Rep & Senator for Kentucky -7th & youngest House Speaker (& expanded its role) -political rival with Andrew Jackson-Secretary of State for President John Quincy Adams (who Clay helped get elected in 1825 when neither Adams or Jackson had the majority and House of Rep where Clay was House Speaker decided in favor of Adams. Jackson suspected a deal)-ran for President 3x & lost-antislavery stance starting from 1790s but had 60 slaves. Was in court in 1828 & won to get slave Charlotte Dupuy, who claimed she was freed by former owner, to return. He sent her to work for his daughter's home in NOLA. Freed her in 1844. Freed his 50 slaves in his will and wanted to send them back to West Africa -called "the Great Pacificator" for co-writing Compromise of 1850 after winning land from the Mexican-American War. It listed CA as a free state, UT (&NV) & NM (&AZ) to self decide and stopped slave state Texas's expansion by defining its NW border. Also banned slave trade in WA DC.-part of Great Triumvirate, trio (with Daniel Webster & John Calhoun) of most influential politicians in 1st half of 19th century-had 11 children with Lucretia Hart (from wealthy family and he was from modest but not poor upbringing) with only 5 living into adulthood. A daughter lived in New OrleansLafayette -name Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette but know as Lafayette in the US-born in France (in wealthy family) in1957; died 1834 (buried in Paris with dirt from Bunker Hill) -came to America to help with the American Revolutionary War 1. became a 19 yr old major general after serve for free & was with George Washington at Valley Forge (year after the crossing of the Delaware) 2. was in many battles including and at the Siege of Yorktown that led to end of the war; 3. in the middle of the war went to France to increase France's support. -a hero in France 1. started to write (with help from Thomas Jefferson) the The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. 2. influential in the 1789 French Revolution 3. Influential in j 1830 July Revolution (declined offer to be dictator).-visited the NOLA in 1825. -named a son Georges Washington Located between 1. St Charles Ave (& former city hall now Gallier Hall), 2. Camp St (&US Court Appeals), 3. N Maestri St (&1 block south of Poydras St) & 4. S Maestri Pl (& hotel The Lafayette)