Crosby Arboretum
Native plant arboretum in Picayune with walking trails, a pond area, savanna exhibits with pitcher plants and a visitor center. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for New Orleans, Louisiana. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside New Orleans city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central New Orleans. Checked September 28, 2026.
Native plant arboretum in Picayune with walking trails, a pond area, savanna exhibits with pitcher plants and a visitor center. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Historic New Orleans estate with eight acres of gardens designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman, plus a guided house tour. Garden entry is $15 to $17 for adults.
Ten-acre City Park garden with over 2,000 plant varieties, a conservatory, a sculpture garden and a model train garden. Open Tuesday to Sunday with paid entry.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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