Mickey Markey Park

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Credit: Larry Schmidt

New Orleans' eclectic Bywater neighborhood is sandwiched between Faubourg Marigny and the Industrial Canal. This densely populated historic ninth ward neighborhood has Creole cottages, shotgun houses, and bungalows, as well as commercial and industrial structures used by artists and small businesses. Most homes are built close together and few have yard space.

Soon after Hurricane Katrina, Bywater residents launched community meetings with the goal of revitalizing the neighborhood and renovating Mickey Markey Park was a top priority. This two acre park has been fenced off from the neighborhood because of lead contamination since early 2011. The park is also the site of the annual Mirliton Festival, a celebration of local food, music, art and entertainment. The Trust for Public Land is working in partnership with the New Orleans Recreation Department Commission and the Bywater Neighborhood Association to develop a community-driven design for Markey Park. Park improvements may include new landscaping, dog park area, lighting, and other amenities. The park may also include a Fitness Zone, outdoor exercise equipment for adults that The Trust for Public Land has already successfully introduced in Los Angeles.

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