Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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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.

Ranger talks to group in French Quarter Visitor Center courtyard

Park Sites

Discover the treasures of south Louisiana at the six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve---

Boys in school uniforms look at an exhibit panel in the Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette

Field Trips

Find out how Nova Scotia's Acadians became Louisiana's Cajuns. Stand at the rampart where American troops fired their muskets at the Battle of New Orleans. Look for alligators as you walk through the wetlands. Learn about the blend of culture that built New Orleans. Discover the treasures of Jean Lafitte on a field trip for your school or group!

Kids and rangers work on a craft project during French Quarter Visitor Center summer camp

Summer Camps at Jean Lafitte

Five of Jean Lafitte's sites will offer day camps this summer. Kids can explore Louisiana wetlands and learn about local history and culture through games, activities, field trips, and crafts.
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Visitors look into the bayou along the Bayou Coquille Trail at the Barataria Preserve

Spring at the Barataria Preserve

Frogs are calling, birds are nesting, and wildflowers are in bloom at the Barataria Preserve. Click here to find out what's happening in the wetlands this spring. If you can't make it to the preserve in person, enjoy a virtual visit.

Write to

419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

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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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