Department of Parks and Parkways

09/01/2026

🌳The City of New Orleans’ Department of Parks and Parkways, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation and with one-time funds allocated by the City Council, has awarded a total of $146,500 in 2026 Tree Planting Grants!

Administered by the Foundation, the grant program supports the City’s goal of planting 40,000 new trees by 2030 by funding nonprofit-led tree planting initiatives on public property throughout Orleans Parish.

💚The following organizations have been selected to receive 2026 Tree Planting Grants:

Culture of Cleanliness
Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association
Broadmoor Improvement Association
Groundwork New Orleans
Irish Channel Neighborhood Association
Neighbors First for Bywater
New Orleans East Green Infrastructure Collective
People's Housing+
Thrive New Orleans
SOUL of New Orleans

07/15/2026

NOW HIRING – GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ⛳

Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee all golf course operations and business functions.

This leadership role oversees golf course operations, maintenance, staff, and business functions while ensuring exceptional playing conditions and a great customer experience.

Qualifications include:
✔ Supervisory experience in golf course management or related operations
✔ Knowledge of turf management and irrigation systems
✔ Experience leading staff and managing operations
✔ Strong organizational and communication skills

Apply today at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neworleans/jobs/5387433/golf-course-superintendent-class-code-8620.

For questions about the position or application process, contact the City of New Orleans Recruiting Division at [email protected].

05/13/2026

🌳⏰ Last chance to apply!

The Greater New Orleans Foundation, in partnership with the City of New Orleans’ Department of Parks & Parkways Department of Parks and Parkways, is accepting applications for the Parks & Parkways Tree Planting Grant until Friday, May 15. 🗓️

Nonprofits in Orleans Parish can apply for $15,000–$25,000 to support tree planting projects that help grow New Orleans’ urban forest and move the city closer to its goal of planting 40,000 trees by 2030. 🌱

Apply now:
https://www.gnof.org/program/parks-and-parkways/

04/07/2026