Magnolia Marketplace

Parking in this small-ish strip mall is the main reason for the low star rating. There are 6 or so main big box stores here, but parking can be tight, and people don't seem to know how to drive in parking lots down here (generally speaking). It is pretty straight forward, but the general population likes to make things difficult. This is fairly new (within the last 5 years or so), and is a better use of the area than what was here before. It is so easy to park, as all of the stores are within a short walking distance. I would suggest shopping here during the week as the weekends can be hectic, as well as the major holiday shopping times (or back to school times).The stores in this strip mall are major national chains, but just not easily accessible for driving or finding a parking spot. Go to the suburbs where the parking lots are larger.

So this is your basic strip mall of big box stores: TJ Maxx, Petsmart, Utla, Michael's, etc... BUT it is in Orleans Parish and about 5 minutes from my house. Yay for keeping tax dollars in the city.The shops were all clean and the parking lot was a little bit tight on the grand opening weekend of deals. There was a fair amount of security presence which was mostly reassuring. The staffing was high in the shops I went into as the store management anticipated the hordes of shoppers.It's a little confusing since there is a short bit of 6th street that looks like it might access the parking lot but it doesn't. You need to access at either Washington or Louisiana/Toledano Ave. Next time I'll stop by after work to avoid the Saturday crush.

This little strip mall is quite a change from the previous use of this land, but I am super stoked to have these national chains at easy access, and keeping some tax dollars closer to home.Hooray for discount shopping options in Orleans Parish!!I love Ross & TJ Maxx for great fashion deals. I love Michael's for frames, holiday décor and craft supplies.Plus a shoe store and a pet supply place. Excellent addition to my shopping rotation that doesn't involve a 15 minute ride to the 'burbs. yay.

Parking here is a hot freaking mess. Don't get me wrong the shops are good if you can navigate the crowded lot. Love how close it is to Carrollton. That's about all I can say.