Bayou Oaks City Park North
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3.6
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
82.7%
Recommend this course
141 out of 197 reviews
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3.5
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
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3.6
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
This New Orleans municipal course delivers outstanding value, with friendly staff and an interesting layout that rewards repeat visits. Ongoing improvements to tee boxes and greens reflect a commitment to quality conditions.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 67
Length 5737 yards
Slope 114
Rating 67.3

Golf has been played at City Park since 1902 when the nine-hole New Orleans Golf Club opened. At the time it was one of only 80 golf courses in the country. There were four 18-hole courses at the complex before it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The North Course was rebuilt in 2009 and now there is also a 36-hole mini-golf complex. The course is just over 5,400 yards from the back tees and features water on eight holes. Proper club selection is the key to scoring well on this layout. The golf course is popular among both locals and visitors because it's not only player friendly enough to accommodate all skill levels but its location is also easily accessible from anywhere in New Orleans. The affordable rates make it even more appealing and there's also a 74-stall driving range.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (2008) Greg Muirhead (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts are not required. Denim and T-Shirts are allowed. No tank tops. No cut-offs.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.6
197 Reviews (197)

What Golfers Are Saying

This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 2
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
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Plays Once a month
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 5
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3.0
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First Time Playing

Decent

Local weather had the course in pretty bad shape, but the greens were great. Good value for your money.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Only if you are desperate or a beginner..

It’s a shame they don’t keep this course up, because it’s actually a good fun layout. It’s a goat ranch and The greens are horrible.

If you are a beginner, go for it before playing a real course. Otherwise, save your money and play somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Value golf

Bayou oaks does a good job maintaining this entry level course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Course is in terrible shape the greens are in bad shape should be in line with Joe Bartholomew but not all city park is worried about is high-dollar South course

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Bar greens for a good price

You get what you pay for but that’s why it’s worth it.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

OK ..... but

An ok course sadly neglected since the high dollar beast across the street was built. Needs better drainage and some manicuring. Glad its there, but should be better cared for.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/28/2021

Thank you for playing the North course!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Easy winter course

Everything is dead so you can actually play rhe course. Greens don’t look like a jungle.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/19/2021

Sorry, everything is dormant

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Commented on 01/19/2021

Thank you for playing the north course. Please understand that dormant grass is quite different from dead grass!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked

When I got to the 1st tee there were 5 or 6 groups of 4 to 5 people each waiting. I went and played the back 9 first since that was wide open and when I got back to the 1st tee it was clear. But by the time I finished the first hole there were a group in 2 tee, 2 green, 3 tee, 3 fairway, and 3 green so I turned around and left. Poor job booking and scheduling

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
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Commented on 01/19/2021

Hi, please understand that we do offer tee times to the north course but more than 90% of our rounds are walkups which can create a delay at the first tee since we honor tee times first.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Neglected greens need work

First time at City Park North since July. Greens are in terrible condition. Bunkers have been filled with fresh sand and they are in much better conditions than the greens.

Not surprising since the South course gets all of the attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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