- TripBuzz found 38 things to do with kids in or near LaPlace, Louisiana, including 37 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans and Vacherie.
- From ATV Swamp Tour to Project Educational Theatre, the LaPlace area offers 60 different types of family activities, including: Off Road & ATV, Parks, Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- Part of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area, LaPlace has been mentioned and shown in several movies and tv shows. The area is also home to several plantations that offer important lessons in history and life prior to the Civil War. Tourists visiting the area can further experience swamp tours along with dining at several Cajun inspired restaurants.
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Slides, playhouses, and tunnels are among the fun attractions at the Palm Tree Playground. Other amenities at the playground include birthday party hosting, a snack bar, and a 500 square-foot toddler play area.
18.9 Miles
Metairie's Jafa Blue Moon Theatre is also known as the East Jefferson High School Theater. The theater hosts a variety of productions, some from touring companies and some from student groups.
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A large renovated children's playset is the main focus of the Cleary Playground. The secluded park also caters to recreational sports with a small baseball field and an open grass area for football and soccer.
20.2 Miles
Lake Pontchartrain offers guests the opportunity to go on a variety of tours that teach guests about the location's history, including the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Visitors can also purchase goods at the gift shop.
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East of Causeway Boulevard Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
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Metairie's Camp Parapet Monument marks the location of a Civil War era military fortification once used by the Confederacy. The fort's powder magazine still stands, and is open for visitors to explore.
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Bonnabel at Lake Ponchatrain, 1599 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
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At the Bonnabel Boat Launch Park, visitors can take a boat out onto the water or play sports on one of its open areas. The location also contains a dog park for those who wish to let their pet off their leash.
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A community park and sports facility, Lakeshore Playground is equipped with fields for both baseball and softball competitions. There is also a nearby play area for the little ones to enjoy.
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Metaire Park contains a gym and a running path for visitors who wish to exercise. The location also contains picnic shelters and a playground area, making it a suitable location for a family outing.
21.6 Miles
Filled with nature trails, Pondicherry Wildlife Reserve offers visitors scenery of the ponds and mountains that make up the surrounding wetlands. The reserve is a popular spot for bird watching.
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Opened in 2012, John Ryan Stadium is a 139,205 square foot multipurpose stadium and home to Blue Jays. The field is made of artificial turf and can be converted for use of one sport to another with few adjustments.