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Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu dedicated Victory Field, a new turf football field supported by founding partners Nike, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Brees Dream Foundation, as part of multi-million dollar improvements to transform Joe Brown Park into a world-class, regional park to enable children and families to be healthy and active.
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Victory Hall Rec Center
The Joe W. Brown Park Rec Center was named in tribute to philanthropist, Joe W. Brown, who donated 163 acres of land to the city of New Orleans in 1957, now called Joe W. Brown Memorial Park. The Rec Center “Gym” is located at the center of the park, and is host to several sports, primarily basketball, featuring beautiful wall posters and signage of famous NBA stars. The Rec Center also serves as a multi-purpose facility, for other athletic, cultural, health, community, and fitness events.
The Natatorium
The Joe W. Brown Park Swimming Pool is a state of the art year round full-size indoor pool, 25m, 6 lanes, and boards, 84-85 degrees Fahrenheit, 29 degrees Celsius, enclosed in a beautiful natatorium facility, complete with bleachers, office staff, lifeguards, restrooms, showers and dressing rooms. The Joe W. Brown Park swimming pool hosts summer camps, after school, weekend, family and community activities and events. For more information, please contact NORD at (504)658-3020
Victory Track & Field
The Victory Track & Field is a state-of-the-art football field that sits adjacent to the rec center. From athletic training and playing sports to everyday walks, this area is used by many.
The Audubon Nature Center
Additionally, the Nature Center has a state-of-the-art Planetarium, complete with a custom-designed big screen and custom theater chairs for maximum film viewing capability. Our “Under The Tree Learning Camp” kids enjoy a variety of activities, exploring nature trails along the boardwalk and birdwatching during the summer for several years.
The Tennis Center
Tennis Facility has a building to accommodate several purposes relative to providing assistance, life skills, recreation and tennis. There are 10 lighted, hard-surfaced tennis courts, prepared for expansion of programs to expose and engage increased youth interest and participation, promoting tournament competition and youth development outreach. The Tennis Center, with restrooms also serves as a multi use gathering place for recreation and social interaction especially useful for the Friends of Joe W. Brown Park activities held in the outdoor area of the center, such as “Movies in the Park,” Annual Nola East Festival, Holiday Celebration, and numerous Volunteer Days of Service activities.
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