Crescent Park New Orleans

Crescent Park is an outdoor reception venue situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecting the city of New Orleans to the Mississippi River, this 20-acre waterfront park provides a scenic and spacious backdrop for your special. Centrally located within the world-famous French Market District, it offers unparalleled views of both the city’s skyline and of the majestic Mississippi. It is the perfect spot for every stage of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration, from your engagement photos to your fun-filled reception.

Facilities and Capacity

Spread across 1.4 miles of beautiful waterfront property, Crescent Park New Orleans offers an array of event spaces for you to choose from. Easily accessible from the French Quarter, Mandeville Wharf is a fully-renovated space that echoes the city’s industrial past. Spread across 65,000 square feet of space, it is perfect for both intimate social gathering to grandiose large-scale occasions. It features exposed steel beams and concrete surfaces, with a distinctly urban design, for a charmingly rustic feel. Piety Wharf is an open-air space located in the downriver section of Crescent Park. Newly refurbished, with 2,800 square feet of sophisticated alfresco event space, it is ideal for small and medium gatherings. Piety Gardens features exposed former rail lines that once serviced the wharves alongside the Mississippi River. With lush native and ornamental greenery, these serene gardens are the perfect place for more intimate get-togethers. Finally, The Downriver ‘Kick About’ is a quiet green space with views of a preserved river batture ecosystem. Spacious and lavish, this alluring event space is perfect for larger outdoor gatherings with your nearest and dearest. Private events are permitted in Crescent Park until 10:30pm and outside vendors are also permitted, providing they meet the venue’s criteria.

Services Offered

Whatever space you choose, the events team at Crescent Park New Orleans is ready to make sure your wedding flows smoothly. They know how important your special day is and want you to enjoy every moment to the absolute fullest. From your outdoor ceremony to your cocktail hour, they will help you put every detail in place for a stress-free celebration experience.