New Orleans City Park Exploration Game: Walk, Solve & Discover the McDonogh Oak
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability—suitable for most fitness levels and stroller-friendly on main paths.
Overview
Turn City Park into a puzzle board: follow app-based clues beneath ancient live oaks, uncover stories about plantations, sculpture, and the 800-year-old McDonogh Oak. A private, stroller-accessible exploration that blends history, nature, and hands-on problem solving.
New Orleans City Park Exploration Game: Walk, Solve & Discover the McDonogh Oak
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You step off the city street into a procession of live oaks whose branches sweep low enough to make you duck—dappled light, a slow southern wind, and the faint sound of a fountain somewhere ahead. The game begins with a clue on your phone and a nudge: follow the path, read the plaque, answer the riddle. It’s a scavenger hunt without the kids’ party chaos—an adult-scale, self-guided quest that turns City Park into a puzzle board.
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Adventure Tips
Start early in summer
Temperatures in New Orleans spike quickly—begin before 9 AM to avoid heat and enjoy softer light for photos.
Use the Questo app
Unlock your city game in the Questo app before you arrive; the experience can be downloaded to play offline.
Wear comfortable shoes
Paths are mostly paved but include mulch and grass; closed-toe shoes make the 70-minute walk easier.
Hydrate and snack
Bring a refillable bottle and a light snack—there are cafes nearby but not on every leg of the route.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- great egret
- red-eared slider turtle
History
City Park occupies former plantation lands and was developed from the mid-19th century into a public park and cultural center that expanded significantly in the early 20th century.
Conservation
The park balances public access with wetland management—stay on designated paths to protect root systems around ancient oaks and avoid disturbing shoreline habitat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for paved paths, mulch, and short grassy stretches.
Refillable water bottle
Stay hydrated in New Orleans heat; refill stations and cafés are available near major park features.
summer specific
Smartphone with Questo app
Required to unlock and play the self-guided exploration game.
Light rain jacket or layers
March–May storms move through quickly—compact rainwear keeps the game going.
spring specific