After a successful debut in 2022, the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission will hold its second annual Golf Tournament at the Joseph Bartholomew Memorial Golf Course on Saturday (May 20). Pontchartrain Park’s golf course, which opened in 1956, was...
Dillard University’s inaugural baseball team won the 2023 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship on Sunday in Jackson, Mississippi. The team, who entered the tournament as the second seed, played five games in three days in the cold rain — defeating...
by Gentilly Messenger · Published July 2, 2022 · Last modified July 9, 2022
The outdoor pool at the Stallings Gentilly Playground and the indoor pool in Joe Brown Park will be open on the Fourth of July, the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission announced. All other NORD facilities will be closed in...
Rouses Markets is teaming up again with the New Orleans Saints. The Gulf Coast’s grocery has been designated the club’s official supermarket, as well as presenting sponsor of Saints Training Camp. Rouses Markets customers will have the opportunity to receive...
by Gentilly Messenger · Published February 4, 2022 · Last modified February 5, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be stocking Joe W. Brown Park with rainbow trout on Tuesday (Feb. 8). The opportunity for local recreational fishers is part of the state’s “Get Out and Fish!” program. The cold-weather rainbow...
City Government / neighborhood groups / sports
by Gentilly Messenger · Published January 28, 2022 · Last modified January 30, 2022
By Katherine Hart, Gentilly Messenger The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots’ plans for sports wagering received the unanimous approval of the City Planning Commission at its meeting this week. While the Fair Grounds has facilitated betting on horse races...
Tulane Summer Baseball Camp is gearing up for more fun! Registration for the Tulane Summer Baseball Academy middle school camp and the high school showcase are open for all. The July portion of the exciting and informative youth camps will...
Tulane University athletics is excited to announce the return of the premier baseball camp of New Orleans. Backed by a deep history of the game, love of the sport, and the spirit and community of sportsmanship, Tulane Baseball Academy has...
By Emily Carmichael, Uptown Messenger Kendric J. Perkins opens an online chess games on his phone. One of students at Strategic Thoughts has just made a move, and now it is Perkins’ turn. “This is Isiaih,” Perkins said. “He might...
Runners with the Big Easy Running Festival will travel through Gentilly and Mid City streets on their way to City Park and the lakefront before returning to the City Park Festival Grounds on Sunday morning. The 5K and half marathon...
City Government / Events / Good Works / Parks & Recreation / sports / things to do
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 13, 2019
NORD’s annual Special Needs Basketball Camp, The Milne Classic returns for its second year on Saturday, Dec, 7. Though all activities will be suited for youth of all abilities, the day is focused on the sport of basketball and youth...
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by Gentilly Messenger · Published June 12, 2019
First Gentleman Jason Cantrell presents Father’s Day Fest this Saturday at Joe Brown Park. The event will feature the Spitta Andretti Cruise Life Car Show with Curren$y. The celebration of New Orleans fathers includes free food, drinks and music plus...
