Lincoln Financial Field is a stadium located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lincoln Financial Field currently houses the NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles and the AAC team the Temple Owls. The stadium opened as Lincoln Financial Field on August 3, 2003 with the construction taking just over a two years at a cost of just over $512 million, $639 million in today’s dollars. In 2002 Lincoln Financial signed a 21-year naming rights deal worth $140 million. The stadium was built to replace the aging Veterans Stadium.
The Philadelphia Eagles are three time Super Bowl Champions and are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference within the NFL. They are known by their team colors consisting of dark teal, black, gray, silver and white. The current owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is Jeffrey Lurie.
The Temple Owls play in the American Athletic Conference within the NCAA. The Owls use to be a part of the Big East Conference until they were kicked out due a lack of competitiveness. They are known by their team colors consisting of red and white.
The stadium currently holds 68,532 fans. There are 172 luxury suites and with over 3,000 seats at the club level. Currently, it was the 22nd largest stadium in the NFL. Lincoln Financial Field is also a great venue for concerts and has hosted such musicians as U2, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. Other uses include various men and women’s professional soccer games.
The majority of tickets for Eagles’ games are sold out and there is an extensive waitlist for season tickets. However, fans can find available individual game tickets at ticket exchanges.
The Novato Chamber of Commerce is an organization of local businesses that aims to enhance the Novato economy through various programs, events and activities. The chamber also operates the Novato Visitor Center, where visitors can find a plethora of information about the local community. For more information, check out the Chamber of Commerce's Web Site.
Youth in Arts is the leading arts education non-profit organization in Marin County. It offers students experiences and instruction in the visual and performing arts, and it enriches the community with cultural events.
Located a short ride from downtown New Orleans, Lafreniere Park is a hidden gem in Metairie, in the neighboring suburb of Jefferson Parish. This beautiful park offers lots of wide-open green space, a 2-mile walking trail, athletic fields, Frisbee golf, a children's playground, a carousel, a dog park and more. There's also outdoor exercise equipment for the fitness crowd. Perhaps the park's greatest feature is the picturesque lagoon that runs throughout the property. The park is also home to numerous events throughout the year, including concerts, a holiday light celebration and fireworks displays.
Parking and public transportation at Lafreniere Park
There are several parking lots in the park, more than enough to accommodate normal park traffic. If you're using public transportation, you can take the Canal-Cemetaries streetcar heading away from downtown to the end of the line and then transfer to the Veterans Blvd. bus, operated by Jefferson Transit. Ask the driver to let you off at Downs Blvd., then cross the street and walk the short distance to the park. Please note: Veterans Blvd. is very busy so keep this in mind when crossing the highway and always make sure you cross at the traffic light.
Best and worst time to go to Lafreniere Park
One of the worst times to visit the park is during athletic tournaments when the crowds can be really thick. Although they are fun to watch, you might want to check the park's event calendar to see if any tournaments are scheduled so that you can plan accordingly. A good time to visit the park is during special events like the Uncle Sam Jam. This family-friendly event is held annually on July 3 and features live music, food vendors and a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Admission to Lafreniere Park
Admission to the park is free. The park is open daily from 5 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The park does charge for some special events. For instance, if you want to see the Christmas lights during the annual Holiday in the Park celebration, you'll pay about $3.00 per car.
Must see/do at Lafreniere Park
Kids of all ages will enjoy a ride on the Carousel, which also has one handicapped accessible chariot. A trip through Marsh Island is also recommended. This man-made ecosystem offers a glimpse into the world of native Louisiana flora and fauna. After strolling through the park, pick a spot (any spot is breathtaking) and sit around the lagoon and simply relax and enjoy nature at its best.
Other places to visit near Lafreniere Park
Veterans Blvd. is a bustling major highway and you can find numerous places to visit near Lafreniere Park. The park has a concession stand but you should consider indulging your ice-cream sweet tooth by creating your very own creation at Marble Slab Creamery, located a few miles from the park. If you enjoy laser tag, bumper cars, arcade games and other fun activities (and who doesn't?) Laser Tag of Metairie is a great place to spend a few hours with friends or family. If you're looking for more of an adult diversion, stop by Lager's International Ale House; there's pub fare and nearly 200 different types of craft, locally brewed and bottled beer.
Insider tip for visitors to Lafreniere Park
If possible, bring a loaf or two of bread with you to feed the ducks. They are plentiful and you'll see them throughout the park, along with an assortment of other feathered friends.
Author's bio: Myra Faye Turner is writer living in New Orleans. During a recent trip to Lafreniere Park, she saw a huge, furry nutria, several roosters and a cute white bunny rabbit.
