Opportunities in St. Bernard State Park
501 St. Bernard Parkway
Braithwaite, LA 70040
United States
Hours of Operation
Site is open daily
Gate Opening Times:
Sunday through Thursday
- open at 7 a.m.
- close at 10 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
- open at 7 a.m.
- close at 10 p.m.
Entrance Station Hours:
Sunday through Thursday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
OVERVIEW:
Parish: St. Bernard; population: 44,409
Acreage: 419
Established: 1971
AMENITIES:
Overnight: 51 campsites
Features: picnic area/pavilion, playground, water playground, nature trails
Tourism Region (Marketing): Greater New Orleans
VISITATION:
FY 2017: 43,699
FY 2016: 49,740
Campsite Nights Occupied: 5,209
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
- Whole park concession
- Lodging expansion
- Timeshare
- Rock climbing
- Restaurant
- Concession stand/park store
Visitor center/meeting room
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
- LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses
- Wetland mitigation
- Coastal code requirements
- Ageing infrastructure
- Reversion clauses
OTHER:
- LWCF Protected Site
- Located along the Mississippi River, the park has network of man-made lagoons
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