Parks and Parkways, formerly known as the New Orleans Parkway Commission, has operated in the City since 1949, established by City Council ordinance #17,703 C.C.S. The photographs in this collection illustrate the varied responsibilities of the workers including landscape design, park maintenance, neutral grounds, and tree planting. Researchers should also consult the New Orleans Recreation Department Photograph Collection for more images of parks and playgrounds. Click the image to the right to view the Parks and Parkways photograph collection.