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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

South Louisiana: Alligators. Bayous. Music with a beat that just won't stop. Food you'll never forget. And the Mississippi River rolling along through it all. Experience it at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

 

 
 
Junior Ranger logo

National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day

Celebrate YOUR national parks in April! National Park Week is Saturday, April 17, through Sunday, April 25, and there's a special day just for Junior Rangers on Saturday, April 24. Jean Lafitte offers free family fun at every site!
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Summer campers show off their Cajun Mardi Gras masks

Calling All Kids and Teachers Too!

Registration for Jean Lafitte's summer camps has begun, so sign up to explore Louisiana's rich history, culture, and natural resources, from alligators to Cajun Mardi Gras.

Jean Lafitte sites are a great destination for school or group field trips too and offer online teacher resources as well as programs on site.

 

 
Lush green vegetation and a blue bayou during spring in the swamp

Louisiana's Great Outdoors

Birds are singing, frogs are calling, and alligators have awakened from their long winter's nap. Enjoy a ranger-guided canoe trek or birdwatching walk or just take a stroll at the Barataria Preserve. Join the Acadian Cultural Center rangers for a boat trip or canoe with the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center rangers. Let's go outside!

 

Write to

419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone

Park Headquarters
(504) 589-3882

Fax

(504) 589-3851

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid with rain. Winters are mild. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities and insect repellent for natural areas.
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Communities Surrounding Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Barataria, LA (14 min. ) Pop. 1,333
Harvey, LA (15 min. ) Pop. 22,226
Marrero, LA (15 min. ) Pop. 36,165
Westwego, LA (17 min. ) Pop. 10,763
Gretna, LA (18 min. ) Pop. 17,423
Lafitte, LA (19 min. ) Pop. 1,576
 New Orleans, LA (22 min. ) Pop. 484,674
Belle Chasse, LA (23 min. ) Pop. 9,848
Metairie, LA (27 min. ) Pop. 146,136
Arabi, LA (31 min. ) Pop. 8,093
Chalmette, LA (35 min. ) Pop. 32,069
Braithwaite, LA (46 min. )