Friends of City Park wants to thank you, our wonderful members, for your support! On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.,join us for the fifth annual membership appreciation party, Friends’ Fest, for an exclusive night in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park &Storyland for Friends of City Park members. The evening’s festivities will include free admission, free rides, free treats, live performers andmuch more!

Have you gotten your ticket to ride? The 2014 Bryan Subaru Forester Raffle will be drawn at 8 p.m. during Friends’ Fest. Only 750 ticketswill be sold and will be available for purchase leading up to the drawing. Tickets are $75 per chance and benefit the current carousel restoration. Friends extends thanks to Bryan Subaru for their generous donation. For more information and for official rules, please visithttp://friendsofcitypark.com/donateraffle.htm.

Ticket for entry is a valid Friends of City Park membership or Subaru raffle ticket (admit one per ticket); number of patrons allowed intothe event under one membership is outlined in various membership levels. Memberships and raffle tickets will be sold the night of the eventat the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park gate or can be purchased in advance. For more information and to purchase a FOCP membership

and/or raffle ticket please call 504-483-9376 or visit www.friendsofcitypark.com.We hope that you will be able to join us this year for Friends’ Fest. Your support allows us to continue the great works that we began

over 30 years ago and we would like to show our deepest appreciation.

We’ve got a Friend in you!

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Dear Friends,

As chairman of the MembershipCommittee, I have graciously beengiven the opportunity to addressyou in this Summer 2014Newsletter dedicated to highlight-ing the impact of a Friends of CityPark membership.

I am honored to serve with mycommittee members Cheryl Cabes,Roberta Hahn, Denise Hoffman,Mary Johnson, Andrea Legrand,Peggy McCranie, Jackie Shrevesand Ledora Yerks.. As a team welook forward to the challenge ofincreasing the membership baseand expanding our awareness with-in the community.

Our most heartfelt thanks toyou, our committed and steadfast

“We spent Last Saturday in City Park as opposed to going

to Jazz Fest. We had a great timeand think the park is a world class destination! Keep up the

good work!”– Friends Member,

Christy Womack

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members, who so generously contributeto the continued success of the park.Your support is vital to our efforts andwe cannot thank you enough! As asmall token of our appreciation, pleasebe sure to join us on Wednesday, July23rd, 2014 for our annual membershipappreciation party, Friends’ Fest. Theevening is an exclusive night in theCarousel Gardens Amusement Park &Storyland for Friends of City Parkmembers. We would like to extend awarm welcome and thank you to thisyear’s Friends’ Fest sponsors, HahnEnterprises, Little Tikes Commercial,and No Fault.

City Park continues to thrive andmake strides towards fulfilling its 2018Master Plan because friends like youhave stepped up to support the park’sefforts. With 85% of City Park’s oper-ating income coming from self-generat-ed funds, Friends of City Park has sup-ported the park’s capital improvementssince 1979. To continue our success,the membership committee has set a

Tania Hahn, ChairmanMembership Committee

goal of increasing our membership to4,000 members by the end of 2014.We ask that you help us achieve thisgoal by renewing your membershipand referring a friend. Our member-ship is currently at 3,780 and withyour help, we will continue to growand improve our community.

As the park continues to grow,so does your membership! In addition to your current park perks,you now receive a 10% discount onpurchases at Morning Call. Whetheryou need an early morning coffeefix, an afternoon snack, or you have a late-night craving for a New Orleans tradition, the 24 hourMorning Call has you covered. A full list of your park perks are listed on pages 6 and 7 in thisnewsletter. Be sure to take advantageof all the things City Park has tooffer…and at a discount! If youhave any questions or concerns pertaining to your membership, theFriends of City Park staff is happy to hear from you at 504-483-9376.New Orleans City Park is your park,your memories.

Thank you and I look forward toseeing you in the park!

Tania HahnMembership Committee Chairperson

The mission of Friends of CityPark is to maintain and increasethe value and importance of CityPark as a place of natural beauty,culture, recreation, and educationfor the public. All monies raisedby Friends of City Park (FOCP)will be used for the capital needsof City Park at the discretion ofthe FOCP Executive Board. FOCP is a tax-exempt, non-profitorganization pursuant to section501(c)(3) of the Internal RevenueCode and is a registered charitywith the Louisiana Secretary ofState’s Office.

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New Orleans City Park is proud to announce the opening of the new Parker’s Café in Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. The café offers guests a place to buy a snack,cool off in the air conditioning and use the free wi-fi.

Friends of City Park members receive a 10% discount on purchases! The café offers seating for 136 people inside and seating for 24 outside. There is one ADA table. Menu highlights include: PB&J sandwiches, fresh fruit, fresh made salads,Dole pineapple whip soft serve ice cream, burgers, hot dogs and pretzeldogs, chicken sandwiches and tenders, mac and cheese, bayou fries (savorywedge fries topped with roast beef debris gravy and spicy queso cheese),and adult beverages.

Carousel Gardens summer hours are May 31 - August 3; Tuesdaysthrough Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.;Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..

Martini Madness

Friends member Mrs. Lynda G. LoCoco sent us this picture of hergrandparents, Ben J. Gill and Rose Laweson Gill at the Peristyle ontheir wedding day December 8, 1916. Built in 1906, the Peristyleoverlooks picturesque Bayou Metairie and is one of the most popularvenues for wedding ceremonies and wedding photos in the park.

WelcomeThomas Jude Lupo!

Friends of City Parkmembers Mr. and Mrs.Robert Lupo shared thispicture of their new grand-son, Thomas, enjoying abottle with the Easter bunnyat New Orleans City Park’sEaster Egg Hunt. Do youhave a picture in City Parkyou would like to share in our next newsletter? Email your picture to Casie Duplechain at cdupel-

JUNE 7Pelican Greenhouse9:00 a.m. - Noon

JULY 5Pelican Greenhouse9:00 a.m. - Noon

The Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas(Golf) Drive south of the I-610 underpass. Bring awagon and arrive early forbest selections.

AUGUST 2Pelican Greenhouse9:00 a.m. - Noon

SEPTEMBER 6Pelican Greenhouse9:00 a.m. - Noon

OCTOBER 11-12Fall Garden Festival10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For additional information, call 504-483-9464, visit website at www.neworleanscitypark.com or email plants@nocp.org

Picture from the Past

Parker’s Café Opens

2014 Plant Sales

chain@friendsofcitypark.com.

New Orleans Botanical Garden

Save the Date – Come pick your Martini!Friends of City Park and Republic National Distributing Company

will host the 11th Annual Martini Madness fundraising event on Friday,September 19, 2014 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at City Park’s Arbor Roomat Popp Fountain. Martini Madness features more than 30 specialty martinis, ranging from classics to one-of-a-kind creations and over 20samplings of savory cuisine from restaurants around New Orleans.

With only 750 tickets being sold, don’t miss the opportunity to be an adventurous supporter of Friends of City Park and come get your sipon! Enjoy a night of martinis, music, dancing and mouthwatering foodat this festive fundraiser. Martini Madness 2014 is chaired by Sudie andRichard Joint. Proceeds from the event will go towards the installationand decoration of the new station for the returning Lady BugRollercoaster. Tickets go on sale August 7th.

To receive up to date information, be sure to join our email list atwww.friendsofcitypark.com and “Like” us on Facebook.

Bob Becker, CEO

Summer 2014

We have completed theimprovements in our amuse-ment park and now that summer is upon us I hope youand your family will comeand enjoy the enhancements.New bathrooms, additional decorative paving, new ticketbooths and extensive land-scaping all make amusementsa more pleasant and invitingattraction.

Perhaps the biggestimprovement is the new cafécalled Parker’s Café! In thearea of the Musik Express, thecafé offers a large variety offood and refreshments in an air conditioned environment. It should make everyone’s visit much more enjoyable.

In addition to all the eventsgoing on in the Park which areon our calendar I wanted to let everyone know we will bedoing our second annual July 3rd concert on theGoldring/Woldenberg GreatLawn. The inaugural concertlast year was so successful,we are doing it again this yearand hope to make it an annualevent. The Marine Band,patriotic music, fireworks –what more could you want!

Of course summer bringswith it the beginning ofHurricane Season. Be sure toreview your hurricane plan andbe prepared. Let’s all hope for aquiet season!

Robert W. Becker, Ph.D.Chief Executive OfficerCity Park

Letter fromthe CEO

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Happy 3rd of July!

Sponsor Recognition since the FOCP fall newsletter:

Live Oak• The Theresa Bittenbring Marque

and John Henry Marque Fund

Cypress• New Orleans Magazine

Crepe Myrtle• The New Orleans Advocate• Fire on the Bayou• Patrick F. Taylor Foundation • Postlethwaite and Netterville• Lynne and Pat Ross

Camellia• WWOZ

Oak Leaf• Anne Abbott• Adams and Reese, LLP• Jason R. Anders, MBA,Attorney at Law

• Larry and Mary Antonini• Dr. and Mrs. Luis Balart• Avery and Beau Bassich• Joey and Buzzy Brown• Channel Ship and Marine

Services• Chevron• Mr. and Mrs. Silas Cunningham• Nancy L. Decuers, APAC• Marcie and Emeric duQuesnay• EMR• Michael Fitzpatrick• William Flowers• Councilmember Susan Guidry• Bruce and Nora Holmes• Peggy McCranie• Timothy Ryan• Julia and Bo Sanders• John and Carolyn Saunders• Liz and Poco Sloss• Smith Fawer, LLC/Randall A.

Smith• Tidewater, Inc.• Dr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Todd• Dirk Wild

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Join us as we celebrate the 3rd of July!

Bring your chairs & blankets and enjoy

patriotic music with The Marine Corps Band on

the Goldring/WoldenbergGreat Lawn and

fireworks at the Peristyle.Concessions, wine and beerwill be available, or you canbring your own picnic – butplease, do not stake tents or

blankets into the lawn!

The 3rd of July in City Park runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is freeand open to the public. Arrive early for free patriotic goodies and children’s activities.

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Blessed with perfect weather,Lark in the Park 2014 was a spec-tacular evening! The Pavilion ofTwo Sisters and Botanical Gardenswere bustling with supporters tocelebrate the restoration of CityPark’s Historic Carousel. TheCarousel has been a part of CityPark since 1906. It has drawnnational praise and is listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces.

“I believe Lark in the Park hasarrived at the forefront of charita-ble events in this city. The settingof City Park, especially decoratedso superbly, insured a wonderfullymemorable party. The layout anduse of space was the best I haveever seen it. Having the PatronParty in the Pavilion of the TwoSisters made it feel very elegantand exclusive. As usual, the foodwas exquisite.” — Susan Hess,President Elect, City ParkImprovement Association

Thank you to our Lark in thePark 2014 Co-Chairs AndreaFrischhertz and Ann Heslin fortheir vision, passion, enthusiasmand incredible gifts of time.

Thank you to our 2014 partici-pating sponsors, restaurants, andauction donors for making Lark2014 such a successful and magical evening.

“Our chef and staff are stilltalking about how great everythingwas. Looking forward to partici-pating again next year!” — ChristiBroussard, Sales Manager atGalatoire’s Restaurant

Event Volunteers:AJ Allegra, Catherine Bailey, JoyceBarrosse, Donna Barry, AmyBateman, Charlene Baudier,Jay Baudier, Lisa Belsom, SusanBroussard, Sarah Carr, Sonya Carr,Dennis Campbell, Eileen Campbell,Aaron Champagne, CarolynConstance, Sherry Constance, SusanE. Dinneen, Jeanie Favret, PamFontana, Mandi Frischhertz, DessaGiffin, Judi Guth, Cheryl Hentze,Suzette Herpich, Maria Hicks, BillIbarra, Craig Johnson, Drew Kall,Brenda J. Kent, Andrea Legrand,Gail LeJeune, Erin BellLuetkemeier, Jan Lugenbuhl,Courtney Martin, Jessica Meehan,Richard Meek, Brenda Melancon,Ron Merlino, Suzie Merrell,Elizabeth Morgan, Shelley Neff,Rita Nelson, Christian Sander,

Natalie Sander, Edgar Saunders, MelsySaunders, Gary Schully, Bobbie-McCulla Schields, Shelia Schulz, ErinShaw, Pat Slemmer, ColleenTimmons,Corey Thomas, Phyllis Tully,Susie M. Vermette, Carol Villafana, IanVillafana, Reaghan Wainwright, AndreaWatson, Kristin Witterschein, NoraYoung, Kathi Zimmerman

Special Thanks:ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc., KarenAdjmi, Air Effects/Sky-Tracker GulfSouth, LLC, Ashley Lauren Barocco,Bryan Batt, Bob Becker, Big EasyPhotobooth, Keith Jung, Bryan Subaru,James Bryan, Jr., David Carpenter,Coca Cola, Jim Davies, Rob DeViney,Meredith Durham, Ed White/White OakProductions, Entercom New Orleans,Event Rental, Fire on the Bayou/JasonVillamarette, Jeanie Favret, TomFitzmorris, Emily Frischhertz, BrotherFrommeyer, Gambit Communications,Inc., Juli Miller Hart, Fred Holley, JohnHopper, Inside Northside Magazine ,Chriss Knight, Julie LaCour, MorganLee, Tony Leggio, Todd Matherne,Zachary U. Materne, LucilleMcDonnell, Adam McNeil, RichardMeek, Megan Mouton, The MonteleoneHotel | Carousel Bar & Lounge, MPress,National Art and Hobby, New OrleansCity Park and Botanical Garden, NewOrleans City Park Catering, NewOrleans Magazine, Vincent Palumbo,Jane Quillin, Suzy Rivera, MargaritaRivera, River Parish Disposal, MarkRomig, Schlumberger, John Schulin,SHOE a visual communications studio,Signscape, LLC, St. Charles AvenueMagazine, Paul Soniat, Tableau,Samantha Wolf, WVUE/Fox 8,WWOZ/Crystal Gros

Ann Heslin, Casie Duplechain, Bill Hoffman,and Andrea Frischhertz

Vincent Palumbo, Karen DeBeliux andRobert Taylor

Bob Becker, Mary Johnson, andBeau Bassich

Jeanie Favret, Lori and Chad Wilken

Vespa Winner - Nicole and Jasper Robinson

Flow Tribe

Fred Holley and Sohelia HolleyJohn Snell and Ashley Lauren Barocco

Jackie Palumbo and Rex Bubacz

Anais St. John, Mark Romig, Doug Hammel and Mignonne C. Mary, M.D.

Karen Adjmi and Suzy Rivera

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It’s summer in City Park! There is so much to do in the parkand it’s the place for summer fun foreveryone. Come enjoy your parkperks with family and friends!

AMUSEMENTSMembership Discount:Free admission & 10% offAmusement Park Ride Season Pass,10% discount at Parker’s CaféWith lots of rides to keep youwhirling, twirling, twisting and turn-ing come play within the live oaks ofthe Carousel Garden AmusementPark. Since 1906 little kids and kidsat heart have enjoyed the “flyinghorses” of City Park’s antiquecarousel, one of only 100 antiquewooden carousels in the country andthe last one in Louisiana! New thisseason: Parker’s Café.

Summer Hours: Tuesday –Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,Friday – Saturday: 11a.m. – 10 p.m.,Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission: $4 general/Free forFriends Members; Rides: $17 unlimited/$3 per rideInformation: 504-483-9356;http://neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/carousel-gardens

BOATING AND BIKING Membership Discount:20% off boat and bike rentals at Big LakeThere are fewer enjoyable ways toexplore a great urban park like NewOrleans City Park than floating

through its historic bayous andlagoons. Spend a leisurely hour float-ing along with ducks, geese and swansin one of the Wheel Fun Rentals pad-dle boats, kayaks, or bikes. The boatdock is located at Big Lake offFriedrichs Avenue.

Hours: Open Daily 10 a.m. - SunsetPrice: Boat rentals begin at $12 anhour/Bike rentals begin at $7 an hour;Friends Members receive 20% offrentalsInformation: 504-300-1289;http://neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/boating-biking

BOTANICAL GARDENMembership Discount:Free admissionThanks to the efforts of Friends ofCity Park, New Orleans BotanicalGarden was reborn in the early 1980sas one of City Park’s premier attrac-tions. Today the garden’s collectionscontains over 2,000 varieties of plantsfrom all over the world set among the nation’s largest stand of maturelive oaks. The site contains theConservatory of the Two Sisters, theNew Orleans Historic Train Garden,the Yakumo Nihon Teien JapaneseGarden and theme gardens featuringaquatics, roses, native plants,ornamental trees and shrubs andperennials. Also included is theMiniature Train Garden.

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Admission: $6 adults/$3 children (5-12)/Free children under 5 &Friends MembersInformation: 504-483-9386;http://neworleanscitypark.com/botani-cal-garden

CITY PARK/PEPSI TENNIS CENTERMembership Discount: 10% offcourt rental and City Park merchandiseThe City Park/Pepsi Tennis Centerfeatures 16 hard and 10 clay courtsand a clubhouse with a pro shop,restrooms, showers, and a meetingroom. The facility is located offMarconi Blvd. between I-610 andHarrison Avenue.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m.– 10 p.m., Friday – Sunday 7 a.m. –8 p.m.Admission: $12/court/hour Hardcourts; $15/court/hour Clay hoursInformation: 504-483-9383;http://neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/pepsi-tennis-center

CITY PUTTMembership Discount:$2 off for one round on one courseper personCity Park’s newest attraction is aball! City Putt is a 36-hole mini golfcomplex with two courses: theLouisiana Course highlights culturalthemes and cities from around thestate; the New Orleans Courseshowcases streets and iconic themesfrom around the city, with signsdetailing the city’s historic sites ateach hole. City Putt is 100 % ADAaccessible and is located on VictoryDrive across from the entrance toCarousel Gardens, Storyland and theBotanical Garden.

Hours: Sunday, Tuesday -Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (lastrental at 9 p.m.), Friday andSaturday: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. (lastrental at 11 p.m.)Admission: $8 (ages 13 and up)/$6(ages 4-12) for one round on onecourse. Friends of City Park:

$2 discount. Children 3 and underenter for free. Information: 504-483-9402;http://neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/city-putt

EQUEST FARMSMembership Discount:10% off individual riding lessonsEquest Farms, located in the northsection of New Orleans City Park,strives to provide a wholesome andaesthetically pleasing environmentfor the general public to enjoy the majesty of horses in an urbanenvironment. From visiting the horses at the stables to boarding ahorse and taking riding lessons,there is an equestrian experience for everyone.Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 8 a.m. –7 p.m.Price: Individual lessons begin at$50.00Information: 504-483-9398;www.equestfarm.com

GOLF at the North CourseMembership Discount:$5 off large bucket of ballsToday’s 18-hole course offers a con-venient and affordable round of golf,as well as a 36-stall driving range.With four sets of tees ranging inlength from almost 5740 yards at thetips to just about 4300 yards fromthe Gold Tees, City Park offers achallenging yet fun round for all levels of golfers. City Park’s newPractice Center offers a full-servicedriving range with 74 range stallsand 2 grass hitting areas.

Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 a.m. –8 p.m.Price: Range Rates – Small: $4,Medium, $7.50, Large $10; GolfRates: Mon – Thurs: $20 open/$14twilight, Friday: $22 open/$16.50twilight, Weekends: $25 open/$19twilightInformation: 504-483-9410;www.cityparkgolf.com

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NOLA CITY BARKMembership Discount:$5.00 off Dog Park MembershipTake the Bark to the Park! The dogpark is on a hilly 4.6-acre stretch ofgrass located by Popp Fountain andthe City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center.Dogs are not just allowed to be off-leash as they romp and play aroundthe park, they are required to be off-leash. City Bark features a splashfountain as well as drinking fountainsat lapping level for both dogs andhumans. The park is for members onlyand requires a card key to gain entryinto the black iron fence that encirclesit. (Dogs must be vaccinated, spayedor neutered, and at least 6 months oldto enter. Children under 8 aren’tallowed, and food is off-limits insidethe park.)

Hours: Daily: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.except Tuesdays: 1 p.m – 9 p.m.Admission: City Bark Membership -$43 general annual fee/$38 FriendsMember annual feeInformation: 504-483-9377;www.nolacitypark.org

MORNING CALL Membership Discount:10% discount on purchasesIn 2012, this 142-year-old coffee andbeignet stand opened its newest outpost in City Park. Located in theCasino Building on Dreyfous Avenue,this New Orleans favorite serves classic café au lait and beignets 24hours a day. The menu also offersheartier fare like jambalaya andgumbo, plus ice cream and othertreats. But don’t forget your foldin’money: Morning Call is cash only.

Hours: Open 24 hoursInformation: 504-300-1157;http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/morning-call

STORYLAND:Membership Discount:Free admissionClimb aboard Captain Hook’s pirateship, follow Pinocchio into the mouthof a whale or scamper up Jack & Jill’shill! Fairytales and fantasy come tolife before your eyes in City Park’s

Storyland. This charming theme playground is a child’s dream cometrue, filled with 25 larger-than-life storybook sculptures featuring classicfairytale characters.Summer Hours: Tuesday – Friday:10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday – Sunday:10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Admission: $4 general/Free FriendsMembersInformation: 504-483-9402;http://neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/storyland

Mark your calendars! Not only isyour membership great for the summer, but you can also enjoy twoof Friends of City Park’s most popular membership perks:

CELEBRATION IN THE OAKSMembership Discount:Free admissionCelebration in the Oaks in City Parkis one of the most spectacular holidaylights festivals in the south, with morethan 150,000 visitors pouring into thepark to see the month-long, magicalwinter spectacle. City Park’s famousoaks are swathed in hundreds ofthousands of twinkling white lightsand breathtaking light displays(including the crowd-favorite WhoDat tree) are scattered throughout 13 gated acres of the park, includingthe Botanical Garden, Storyland andCarousel Garden.

Hours: November 28 - November 30;December 5 – January 3; Sunday–Thursday: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday –Saturday: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Admission: $8 per person/FreeFriends MembersInformation: 504-483-9415;http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/celebration-in-the-oaks

FALL GARDEN FESTIVALMembership Discount:Free admissionThe annual Fall Garden Festivalinvites visitors to explore horticulturalexhibits and enjoy plant lectures, edu-cational classes, and family-friendlyactivities. The festival includes aplant and garden product sale, theChildren’s Discovery Zone, livemusic on the Haspel Outdoor Stage,and a Scarecrow Trail for the kids.

Hours: October 11 and 12; 10 a.m. –5 p.m.Admission: $8 adult/$4 children 5-12/Free Friends Members and children under 5Information: 504-483-9473;http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/botanical-garden/fall-garden-festival

Do you want the inside scoop? Friends of City Park is hosting a trioof Behind the Scenes Tours with ‘City Peek’. Enjoy a hiking tour inCouturie Forest and Arboretum, get a magical in depth look at the New Orleans Botanical Garden or learn all about the historic antiquewooden carousel.

All events are open to current and new members. The number of participants who can register under one membership are outlined undereach membership category. Every tour is free and open exclusively tomembers. Tours will be held in June and July.

Saturday, June 14, 2014 – 10 a.m.

Botanical Garden Tour Led by Botanical Garden Education DirectorSusan Capley

Explore the New Orleans Botanical Garden with a trained garden guide! The Botanical Garden Tour takes visitors on a meandering walk throughthe grounds of the historic garden. The tour covers the history of the gar-den (including information about this Works Progress Administration-funded project) and various exhibits and plant collections throughout thegarden. This walking tour lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours and departsfrom the entrance of the Botanical Garden. Please wear comfortableshoes and clothing suited for the weather. Tour is limited to 40 people.

Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 9 a.m.

Couturie Forest & Arboretum Tour Led by City Park Chief Development Officer & Public Affairs Director John Hopper

Come take a hike! Partake in an in depth tour of Couturie Forest and Arboretum. Learn every aspect of the forest’s development, from how itbecame the highest point in New Orleans to what species of trees arebeing planted and why. Participants will explore a section of the parkthat is normally closed to the public. Please wear comfortable shoes andclothing suited for the weather. The tour will begin at 9 a.m. at theentrance to the forest on Harrison Avenue. Tour is limited to 30 people.

Saturday, July 19, 2014 – Tour 1 at 9 a.m.; Tour 2 at 10 a.m.

Behind the Scenes: Historic Wooden Carousel Led by City Park Media Manager Amanda Frentz and Friends Executive Director Casie Duplechain

Enjoy a behind the scenes look at one of the most famous attractions in the Amusement Park, the carousel. For more than 100 years, visitorshave enjoyed this unique marvel – a beauty featuring "flying horses" and one of only 100 such carousels in the country. Participants will getan in depth look at the history of the carousel and enjoy a VIP ride! Tour is limited to 30 people. Please note that two tours will be held this day.

How do I register? Go to www.friendsofcitypark.com and select the event you would like to attend, how many Friends of City Park Members will be attending and enter in your information, thenclick ‘Sign Up Now!’ It is as easy as that! You can sign up for one or all three tours. The number of participants that can register under one membership is outlined under each membership category. After we receive your request, we will verify your eligibility and that the class size has not been exceeded and notify you of your successfulenrollment. If you have questions on how to register or the events,please call 504-483-9376 or email cdupelchain@friendsofcitypark.com.

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