Jeannie Gretschel

Jeannie was born and raised in the DC area, and has lived in New Orleans for the better part of five years. You might say that she is a natural to the swamp life. She is a writer, rollerblader, music lover, and frequent movie-crier. Can most often be found roaming Mid-City.

New Orleans City Park hidden spaces you may not know about

By Jeannie Gretschel / November 20, 2020

After traversing all the typical walking and biking trails, and even kayaking through the park’s expansive lagoons, I took note of all the best little spots that are either not on the maps, or totally under the radar. You may think you know City Park — but with 1,300 acres to explore, there’s a lot to discover.