Our Frugal Family Travelers love hiking and especially love cooling off after the experience to beat the heat of a South Louisiana summer day! Pair Bayou Segnette State Park's wave pool with a visit to Jean Lafitte's National Historic Park and Preserve to create a full day of adventure or a quick weekend/mini vacation for your family, that's not to be forgotten!
Bayou Segnette State Park is located in Westwego and offers a great wave pool with an adjacent splash area for the younger travelers. Other activities available at the park include, camping, boating, canoeing, hiking, playgrounds and picnicking! Admission into the park is $2 but consider purchasing an annual pass to the state park to capitalize on the extra savings. Admission into the wave pool is $10 for adults and $8 for children.
A short distance away is the Barataria Preserve-Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. This area is managed by the National Park Service and features 20,000 acres consisting of swamps, forests, hiking trails on boardwalks and a visitor center with exhibits. It's a great place to experience the beauty of the southern swamplands. Our Frugal Family Travelers particularly enjoyed the overlook of the swamp that is located on one of the boardwalk trails. We even saw an alligator nesting in its natural habitat.
Tips:
Bring Towels, sunscreen, water
You may also want to consider pairing this with the New Orleans museum selections , Crescent Park or letterboxing information previously posted on our blog to extend the adventure with your family. -Click highlighted text for more information.
You may also want to consider pairing this with the New Orleans museum selections , Crescent Park or letterboxing information previously posted on our blog to extend the adventure with your family. -Click highlighted text for more information.
Note:
Remember that admission to the water park at Bayou Segnette State Park requires $2 admission into the park as well as a wave pool admission. Consider purchasing a yearly pass to the state park system, which is approximately $80 dollars. It is good for all travelers in one car and van and good for a year.
Remember that admission to the water park at Bayou Segnette State Park requires $2 admission into the park as well as a wave pool admission. Consider purchasing a yearly pass to the state park system, which is approximately $80 dollars. It is good for all travelers in one car and van and good for a year.
Directions:
Bayou Segnette State Park Wave Pool
7777 Westbank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094
Barataria Preserve-Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
Bayou Segnette State Park Wave Pool
7777 Westbank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094
Barataria Preserve-Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
Splash area for Younger Travelers -adjacent to wave pool
View of the Wave Pool
View of the Wave Pool
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
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