Living in Bonnabel Place – situated in prime Metairie, LA – is a dream for anyone who loves lakeside charm, Carnival Season, walkable neighborhoods, and genuine Louisiana community spirit. Here’s why:
1. Lakefront Living & Outdoor Escape:
- Bonnabel Boat Launch Park offers a wide array of amenities including the dog park, fishing pier, shelters and direct access to the levee trail next to Lake Pontchartrain.
- The Pontchartrain Lakefront Trail is a nine-plus paved path perfect for biking, running, or strolling – smooth, scenic safe and breezy.
- A brand-new kayak launch and protected paddle canal now connect Bucktown Harbor to Bonnabel Launch as part of a $15million living-shoreline project-enabling kayak and paddleboard adventures close to home. Check out more about this project here.
2. Walkability, Mardi Gras & Community Access
- Residents love the area’s walk-friend vibe!! Sidewalks, street lighting and dog lovers, all love walking their pups safely here! The walking path in the median of Bonnabel is perfect.
- Shops, eateries, and grocery stores along Veterans Memorial Boulevard are within easy walking distance-check quick errands or have a bite without firing up the car
- The Metairie Mardi Gras Parades pass down Bonnabel! The homes on Bonnabel get a front seat to the parades during Carnival Season! This is a lovely time in and around Metairie!
- Metairie’s civic heartbeat is strong: the Bonnabel Civic Association organizes quarterly neighborhood meetings, block-cleans, and community events to preserve the locale’s rich history and keep it vibrant
3. Quality of Life & Strong Community
- Neighbors describe Bonnabel Place as “safe,” “quiet,” and “family-oriented”-a place where kids play in yards and pets are a regular sight on morning walks (traillink.com trulia.com nextdoor.com).
- It’s a historically significant neighborhood, first settled in the early New Orleans suburb era, now known for its grid layout, large oak-shaded yards, and a mix of mid-century ranch homes and newer upscale builds (homes.com).
