CITY PUTT IN CITY PARK FOR FAMILY FUN

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CITY PUTT IN CITY PARK FOR FAMILY FUN

City Park is proud to announce the parking lot next to the First NBC sponsored City Putt is complete and ready for patrons’ cars!

The former site of tennis courts, the parking lot will hold 64 cars. New plaza areas have also been built between the entrance to City Putt and the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn.

Many thanks to the visitors who have patiently allowed construction to continue.
It is wonderful to have the parking lot, plazas, and sidewalks completed.

cityputtCheck out City Putt in City Park for family fun

During Father’s Day weekend, June 17th through 19th, tickets for City Putt will be BOGO (buy one, get one free).

Each day of the promotion, players who get a hole-in-one at either of the courses, will have their name placed in a hopper to win a $100 cash gift card (10 winners) or tickets to City Park Attractions (ten winners).

City Putt will also offer free popcorn for our guests playing mini golf.

City Putt is a 36-hole mini golf complex with two courses: the Louisiana Course highlights cultural themes and cities from around the state; the New Orleans Course showcases streets and iconic themes from around the city, with signs detailing the city’s historic sites at each hole. City Putt is 100 percent ADA accessible.

New Orleans City Park wants to send a special shout-out of thanks to First NBC for being City Putt’s title sponsor. The City Park family is so grateful to have First NBC on board!

Looking for a unique location for a birthday party or special event?

City Putt is the only mini golf complex in New Orleans! City Putt’s Clubhouse has
two party rooms available to rent and birthday/event packages available. For
more information or to book a room for a birthday party, call (504) 483-9458.

WHEN: June 17th and 18th from 10 am to midnight (last rental at 11pm)
June 19th from 10 am to 10pm (last rental at 9pm)

WHERE: City Putt: 8 Victory Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

EVENT PRICE: Buy one round; get one round free:
1 Course Play Ages 13+ $8
1 Course Play Children (4-12) $6
2nd round in same visit $4
Children (0-3) Free

REGULAR HOURS: Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday: 10am to 10pm (last rental at 9pm)
Monday: only open for corporate/private events
Friday & Saturday: 10am to midnight (last rental at 11pm)

ABOUT CITY PARK:
City Park: is distinguished by its large menu of sports and recreational
activities, attractions for children, and its natural beauty. City Park has
a special place in the hearts of generations of New Orleanians and is a must
visit for visitors to the city. As a popular place to picnic, play a
favorite sport, wander through its gardens or take a boat ride- the Park
receives millions of visitors each year. It is located in the heart of the
city and is the largest recreation area for the entire metropolitan area.
Attractions include: City Putt, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland
fairytale playground, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and numerous
athletic venues. The 1,300 acres of parkland provide enjoyment for young
children playing on our playgrounds and walkers, joggers, and bicyclists
winding through the Park’s streets and trails.
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CITY PUTT OPENS

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photos by Charlie London

CITY PUTT IN NEW ORLEANS’ CITY PARK IS NOW OPEN


City Putt Opens Today in City Park!


City Putt open: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Grand Opening of City Park’s City Putt | Miniature Golf Returns to New Orleans

City Park proudly introduces its newest family friendly attraction – City Putt, a miniature golf complex with two 100% ADA accessible 18-hole courses.

Come early for opening day festivities, including a ceremonial ribbon cutting prior to the gates opening. The first 150 patrons through City Putt’s gates on opening day will have the chance to win a special prize if they draw a golden golf ball out of the City Putt golf ball bucket. Complimentary popcorn and Arnold Palmers will also be available, while supplies last, for patrons waiting in line.

Friday, May 24, 2013 | 10:30 AM – Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting

11 AM – Gates Open

9 PM – Last Rental

10 PM – Gates Close

City Putt | 8 Victory Drive | New Orleans, LA 70119

General admission for a single round of 18 holes is $8 for adults (ages 13 and over) and $6 for children (ages 4 – 12). Children 3 and under play for free.

City Putt’s regular hours of operation will be Tuesday – Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Thursday – Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 11 AM – 9 PM.

City Putt | 8 Victory Drive | New Orleans LA 70119

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City Putt includes a pair of 18-hole miniature courses.

The course designers drew on local scenes and iconic Louisiana elements — swamps, alligators and music — in planning City Putt. One course highlights Louisiana cities; the other celebrates notable New Orleans street names. Both courses are wheelchair accessible and meet ADA standards.

The complex includes a concession area, restrooms and a birthday party room. Parking is available adjacent to the Great Lawn in City Park.

Opening day festivities include a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. The course will open at 11 a.m. The first 150 patrons through City Putt’s gates on opening day will have the chance to win a special prize if they draw a golden golf ball out of the City Putt golf ball bucket. Complimentary popcorn and Arnold Palmers (ice tea mixed with lemonade) will be served, while supplies last, to patrons waiting in line.

City Putt’s regular hours of operation will be Tuesday – Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Admission for a single round of 18 holes is $8 for adults (ages 13 and over) and $6 for children (ages 4 – 12). Children 3 and under play for free.

http://www.nola.com/family/index.ssf/2013/05/new_orleans_city_park_will_cut.html

City Park

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Jimmy Fahrenholtz captured this great photo
while riding his bicycle in City Park.


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City Putt Opens Today in City Park!


City Putt open: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Grand Opening of City Park’s City Putt | Miniature Golf Returns to New Orleans

City Park proudly introduces its newest family friendly attraction – City Putt, a miniature golf complex with two 100% ADA accessible 18-hole courses.

Come early for opening day festivities, including a ceremonial ribbon cutting prior to the gates opening. The first 150 patrons through City Putt’s gates on opening day will have the chance to win a special prize if they draw a golden golf ball out of the City Putt golf ball bucket. Complimentary popcorn and Arnold Palmers will also be available, while supplies last, for patrons waiting in line.

Friday, May 24, 2013 | 10:30 AM – Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting

11 AM – Gates Open

9 PM – Last Rental

10 PM – Gates Close

City Putt | 8 Victory Drive | New Orleans, LA 70119

General admission for a single round of 18 holes is $8 for adults (ages 13 and over) and $6 for children (ages 4 – 12). Children 3 and under play for free.

City Putt’s regular hours of operation will be Tuesday – Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Thursday – Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 11 AM – 9 PM.

City Putt | 8 Victory Drive | New Orleans LA 70119

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City Putt includes a pair of 18-hole miniature courses.

The course designers drew on local scenes and iconic Louisiana elements — swamps, alligators and music — in planning City Putt. One course highlights Louisiana cities; the other celebrates notable New Orleans street names. Both courses are wheelchair accessible and meet ADA standards.

The complex includes a concession area, restrooms and a birthday party room. Parking is available adjacent to the Great Lawn in City Park.

Opening day festivities include a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. The course will open at 11 a.m. The first 150 patrons through City Putt’s gates on opening day will have the chance to win a special prize if they draw a golden golf ball out of the City Putt golf ball bucket. Complimentary popcorn and Arnold Palmers (ice tea mixed with lemonade) will be served, while supplies last, to patrons waiting in line.

City Putt’s regular hours of operation will be Tuesday – Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Admission for a single round of 18 holes is $8 for adults (ages 13 and over) and $6 for children (ages 4 – 12). Children 3 and under play for free.

http://www.nola.com/family/index.ssf/2013/05/new_orleans_city_park_will_cut.html

City Putt May 24th

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photo courtesy City Park
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City Park is moving ever closer to the opening of City Putt on May 24th. Contractors are working between the rain drops today installing sponsor signs. The signs look great and City Park sends a special thank you to all of its sponsors!

Breaking Ground on Miniature Golf in City Park

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Miniature Golf to Break Ground

Ground will be broken on the new Miniature Golf Complex on Wednesday, August 15th at 10:30 am. The ceremony will take place across from Storyland and adjacent to the Goldring / Woldenberg Great Lawn.

The complex will feature a clubhouse with two party rooms and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. One of the courses will be New Orleans themed and the other Louisiana themed. Both will feature abundant landscaping along with flowing water.

The courses are scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2013.
Via the generosity of a local foundation, both courses will be 100 percent ADA accessible.

Generous individuals, companies and nonprofits have sponsored 33 of the 36 holes on the golf courses. One of the two 18-hole courses has also been sponsored. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact John Hopper at jhopper@nocp.org or call him at (504) 259-1509.

Miniature Golf in City Park

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A contract was signed with Durr construction last week for the construction of two 18-hole miniature golf courses at City Park.

Construction should commence within three or four weeks. One of the courses will be New Orleans themed and the other Louisiana themed. Both will feature abundant landscaping along with flowing water.

Via the generosity of a local foundation, both courses will be 100 percent ADA accessible.

The two courses will be built across from Storyland and adjacent to the Goldring / Woldenberg Great Lawn.

A public bid for the construction of the miniature golf clubhouse will be let on Monday. Both projects are scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2013. Along with ticketing, the clubhouse will also feature two party rooms.

Generous individuals, companies and nonprofits have sponsored 31 of the 36 holes on the golf courses. One of the two 18-hole courses has also been sponsored. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact John Hopper at jhopper@nocp.org or call him at (504) 259-1509.
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UPDATE AUGUST 10, 2012
Ground will be broken on the new Miniature Golf Complex on Wednesday, August 15th at 10:30 am. The ceremony will take place across from Storyland and adjacent to the Goldring / Woldenberg Great Lawn.

The complex will feature a clubhouse with two party rooms and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. One of the courses will be New Orleans themed and the other Louisiana themed. Both will feature abundant landscaping along with flowing water.

The courses are scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2013.