Alcee Fortier Park

Alcee Fortier Park Review

This tiny sliver of a park was named for philanthropist Alcee Fortier, who owned much of the surrounding area in the 19th century and founded a public school. A neighborhood favorite, the park is almost completely maintained by the efforts of local volunteers who tend the collection of whimsical sculpture and art, keep up the landscaping, and make sure the concrete tables with chess boards built into them are ready for game time (complete with baskets of chess pieces). It's a focal point of the Bayou St. John neighborhood, surrounded by a concentration of hip restaurants, neighborhood groceries, and boutique shops.