Where to catch a free movie in the park this spring

The New Orleans Recreation Development’s 11-week outdoor film series kicks off this Friday.

By Missy Wilkinson@missy_wilkinson Updated Mar 7, 2019, 4:02pm CST

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By Missy Wilkinson@missy_wilkinson Updated Mar 7, 2019, 4:02pm CST

New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission’s “Movies in the Park” series kicks off at dusk this Friday, March 8 with a free screening of “Kubo and the Two Strings Sam Bonart Playground (1209 Forstall Street). The free outdoor movie series continues through May at public parks citywide.

It’s part of NORD’s ongoing efforts to create community and fun, family-friendly events. Movies start at sunset between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., and public library officials will be on hand for giveaways. Bring your own chair, blankets, or snack items and take advantage of the spring weather during this 11-week series.

Each movie screens at a different location. They’re listed below, in chronological order of the screening dates.

Lakeview Playground

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“Rampage” plays Friday, March 15 at Lakeview Playground. The rain site is at Gernon Brown Rec Center (1001 Harrison Avenue).

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5501 General Diaz St, New Orleans, LA 70124

(504) 658-3052

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Taylor Playground

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“Peter Rabbit” plays Friday, March 22 at Taylor Playground. The rain site is the Rosenwald Recreation Center (1120 S Broad Street).

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2600 S Roman St, New Orleans, LA 70125

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A. L. Davis Park

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“Wonder Woman” screens at the playground on Friday, March 29. The rain site is the Lyons Rec Center

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2600 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70113

(504) 658-3052

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Milne Playground

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“Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom” screens Saturday, March 30 at Milne Playground. In the event of rain, it will move to the Milne Recreation Center (5420 Franklin Avenue).

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2500 Filmore Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 658-3052

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Evans Playground

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“Hook” plays Friday, April 5 at Evans Playground. The rain site is Lyons Recreation Center (624 Louisiana Avenue).

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5100 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Joe W. Brown Park

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“Despicable Me” plays at dusk at Joe W. Brown Park on Friday, April 12. In the event of rain, the screening will move to the park’s indoor recreation facility.

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5601 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

(504) 658-3080

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Lafitte Greenway

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“Inside Out” screens Friday, April 26 at the Lafitte Greenway. The rain location is the Treme Recreation Center (900 N. Villere Street).

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1971 Lafitte Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112

504-462-0645

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Norwood Thompson Playground

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“Back to the Future” screens Friday, May 3 at Norwood Thompson Playground. If there’s rain, it plays in the Rosenwald Recreation Center (1120 S. Broad Street).