NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Audubon Nature Institute is putting the finishing touches on the next phase of Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park, transforming the former warehouse at Governor Nicholls Street wharf into a public green space.
The new park segment is set to open this spring and features landscaping, shade trees, river-facing seating and a marsh-themed playground. Play structures shaped like native animals, including turtles, alligators and fish, invite exploration, while misting features create cooling effects for visitors.
The project will provide continuous public access to the Mississippi River from Spanish Plaza to Crescent Park, spanning nearly 2¼ miles. This makes it one of the longest contiguous riverfront parks in the country.
The park includes both swinging and stationary benches facing the river, as well as hammock stations along the riverbank. Shaded seating areas near the playground allow parents and caregivers to watch children at play…