Tucked carefully away along the legendary Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an absolute treasure of a park loved by locals and known only to few tourists.

Decorated with string lights, lanterns and both practical and unique, offbeat furniture, the Alcee Fortier park is a laid-back, relaxed place.
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Visitors can recline in any one of the community Adirondack chairs, or play chess on one of the stone chess tables scattered around the park.
Locals are drawn to this place by its seemingly otherworldly feel and its quiet, calm atmosphere.
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Surrounded by centuries-old trees and lovingly-tended plant life, it's a Louisiana treasure tucked into an otherwise buzzing city.
Dedicated as a park in 1926, the land spans for less than an acre, but in that space, creativity flows.
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Alcee Fortier park is maintained with love entirely by volunteers. They put extraordinary time and effort into keeping this place one of peaceful reflection.

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Alcee Fortier, for whom the park was named, was a Creole philosopher and a scholar of language.
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Prior to its becoming a park, the land was home to a schoolhouse also named after Fortier. Hand-painted mosaics and fabulous sculptures are scattered throughout, punctuating the creative energy of the place.
Most recently renovated back in 1999, the park seems to stand still as time passes around it, unchanged for two decades.
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Beautiful ferns, palm trees and ornamental grass create a perfect, tiny paradise right in the city. Twelve enormous oak trees grow throughout the park, providing both beauty and shade.
Though small, this beloved park remains a must-visit for locals and visitors from all over.
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Surrounding the park on Esplanade Avenue are delightful shops, incredible dining and tons of things to see for history buffs.

This quirky and peaceful little place is open 24 hours, so one can meditate or relax any time within their hectic schedule. Alcee Fortier park is a beloved piece of New Orleans’ fantastic history. Have you ever visited this exceptional hidden spot? Tell us what it was like in the comments!

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