State Park · Louisiana, United States
Fontainebleau State Park
Fontainebleau State Park is a state park in Louisiana, United States, covering 2,800 acres (1,133 ha), established in 1942.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States |
| Area | 2,800 acres (1,133 ha) |
| Established | 1942 |
| Coordinates | 30.3452° N, 90.0227° W |
| Managed by | Louisiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fontainebleau State Park
Fontainebleau State Park is located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The park is 2,800 acres (1,100 ha) in size and was once the site of a sugar cane plantation and brickyard operated by Bernard de Marigny and later by his son Armand Marigny. The park has a multitude of habitats for birds.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) · New Orleans, United States · 28.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Bogue Chitto State Park
Bayou Segnette State Park
St. Bernard State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fontainebleau State Park?
Fontainebleau State Park is in Louisiana, United States (30.3452° N, 90.0227° W).
When was Fontainebleau State Park established?
Fontainebleau State Park was established in 1942, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fontainebleau State Park?
Fontainebleau State Park covers 2,800 acres (1,133 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Louisiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Louisiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontainebleau_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).