Fresh air and lovely surroundings await you at Val Riess Park. If you need some time out from all that sightseeing, this place is a welcome respite.

This recreation and green space is located in the riverside suburb of Chalmette. Val Riess Park is free for you to explore, making for a fun and affordable day out! Make sure you have enough time to look around some nearby sights, like Crescent Park, Chalmette Battlefield and Oakwood Center.

Things to do

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

$44

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

$30

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Swamp & Bayou Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour with Optional Transportation

$35

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Creole Queen Jazz Brunch

$44

per adult

82% of travellers recommend

New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour

$24

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour

$35

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90% of travellers recommend

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The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans

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Hotel Saint Vincent

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Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (200 reviews)

Food, Service and Drinks were awesome. Pool area and cabana bar were perfect except for lots of leaves and blooms in the pool. Elevator is blazing hot and hallways are warm. Suite had a stocked bar and fridge, and lots of snacks. Patio was large but not enough furniture. Surrounding area has many more shops, bars and restaurants. Limited parking. We will be back.

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

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Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

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Val Riess Park

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Val Riess Park is just one of the places to see in Chalmette, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

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