The melodious tree towers in the heart of City Park, just down the road from the New Orleans Museum of Art. During the summer, the oak provides a reprieve from the sultry Louisiana heat and enchanting tunes from the wind chimes strung from the branches. The chimes are all tuned to ring out in the pentatonic scale and are painted black to blend in with the plant’s natural shadows. The instruments range in size, with one of them reaching a length of 14 feet. The harmonious effect is that of a relaxing, tinkling symphony. Although the Singing Oak is in plain sight of visitors, not many people know about this hidden New Orleans gem. Take a few minutes to sit beneath the Chime Tree and walk away just a little bit more relaxed than when you arrived. Copied from Atlas Obscura.

I was told this tree was "filled with wind chimes". No. More than a few, but not filled. Nothing special about it at all. Not even a plaque explaining why there's a random tree with some wind chimes in it. Also, one bench. One. This place (the section of the park where the tree is located) is overrun by rude joggers and cyclists that seem as if they think they own the land. It's called CITY PARK, not PRIVATE GYM. I've noticed some people suggesting this be listed as a tourist attraction... Follow the tourists to Louis Armstrong Park instead. This is a waste of time.

We love this special spot in City Park! We enjoy walking the loop around the lake & stopping by the Singing Oak to sit & think or stretch for a bit. There is often only 1 bench by the tree (which you’re lucky to find unoccupied!) & the dirt by the tree can be mushy or muddy from recent rain (so be careful!). Even so, the music from the giant chimes hanging overhead from the tree branches makes meandering over to the Singing Oak totally worth it.

Went to the Singing Oak after a looooong day of walking around the French Quarter. It was a windy day - not too windy, but enough to where the chimes were really sounding off. It was just so gorgeous and peaceful. The sound is best closest to the roots, I walked around it a few times just to hear it well. It’s away from noise and distraction and I found it to be a very soothing and healing part of my day. I’m so glad I was able to go see it.

Stroll along Zemurray Trail and across to the New Orleans famous "Singing Oak". Settle down, relax and allow mind soothing enchanting chimes seep into your inner conciousness.Treat yourself to some quality stress free time and retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its nearby lake and wide open green spaces, this is truly a wonderful social interaction and family gathering location !

Brings blanket and relax for 30 minutes in the park on a breezy day and you'll feel rejuvenated. The sculpture garden is free just north of here and you can watch swans in the lake. Bring a picnic. On a nice day in November it wasn't crowded. It was lovely.
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As a tourist attraction this is likely underrated. You've been walking 12 miles a day, and you may be a little hung over. Sit on the bench an relax. Wait for the wind to play a song as you enjoy the shade. Go without an agenda, take your time. New Orleans is not a stressful place to visit, and just relaxing here helps what little stress you have left. More parks need this.

City Park is one of my favorite areas to power walk the trails. Beautiful greenery and CLEAN. Other seems to enjoy which creates a friendly atmosphere. One issue lately are numerous pet owners with unleashed animals. Not sure how this can be enforced. It would be benefical to all if owners would commit to the rules. It is for everyone's safety.

I had trouble finding this tree at first. Just walk along the pond/lake that has the paddle boat swans in it and you will hear/see it. Bring bug spray and blankets/chairs! It’s so soothing. I wanted to relax underneath it but didn’t prepare for a day in the park. So come prepared to truly enjoy comfortably! My favorite time in Nola.

One of the most peaceful and tranquil places to visit (in the outdoor areas of New Orleans and Metairie combined.) Should add several more benches. Chimes vibrate at such a deep and soulful frequency like music, creating a quiet meditative space. About 100 paces off from the walking trail around Big Lake.

Spoiler Alert: The Singing Oak sings because there is a bunch of wind chimes installed onto a big oak tree. Some of the wind chimes are incredibly large and produce such beautiful sounds. This is a great spot to relax and chill out while traversing through Zemurray Trail around the Big Lake.

When the wind blows you can sit under these branches and hear a symphony playing above you. Its another of the more unknown spots in the city. What it is most of all is something different right at Big Lake and off the path to the museum of art. Worth a visit if you're out that way,

If you're passing by City Park... You must swing by the swinging oak... sit underneath it for a few minutes and just zen out for a while listening to the wind chimes. Truly relaxing experience.
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It's a tree with various sizes and tones of windchimes. Nice if you're there, but not worth going out of the way. But from here, walk 5 minutes northwest and experience an amazing and free sculpture garden! That alone was worth the 3 hour drive to New Orleans.

The years go by, the world keeps changing, and still the magic tree remains the most beautiful of my dreamy afternoon memories. Just to lay on the grass under the shade of this giant tree and drift away with the vibrations of each deep sound... It is healing.

My husband hesitated to follow me on my quest to find the tree, b/c “it’s just a tree”, until we got there, and the massive tree provided ample shade, impressive beauty, inspired respect, and dazzled our ears, lulling us to take a cat nap in City Park.

It’s a beautiful attraction. Especially coz it’s usually so windy here you can always hear the tree singing. The park it is located in is also really nice and calm.
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They moved the bench. It's hard to really enjoy the tree without a place to sit and relax. I do love this tree though.
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Public holiday
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This great oak has many wind chimes in it of different sizes/ sounds. It's beautiful to listen to when the wind is blowing.
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Sadly the grass was soaking wet and the wind was still so I didn't hear the wind chimes in the Singing Oak. This is one of so many huge Oak trees in this park worth seeing with your own eyes. If you're in New Orleans go see the Sining Oak.

The coolest part is that you can't hear the chimes until you're right up under the year tree. A nice place to relax.
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Free

This hidden gem is an art installment meant to ensure that music would always be in the air here in New Orleans. This beautiful old oak was given enormous and beautifully-tuned wind chimes that continually make beautiful melodies and

City Park is an amazing place to visit in New Orleans. This tree has beautiful sounding wind chimes attached to the tree. It is a serene place of reflective meditation. I plan on returning when I visit the Crescent City again.

Best tree in the city (except for 1); always called it the chime tree though- didn't know it actually had a name! The chimes singing in the breeze makes it a perfect spot to sit and chill. There are a couple of benches too.

The whole park is beautiful not just this tree. I encourage you all to explore all 1300 acres
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Weekday
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Free

Also known as the chime tree, there's one bench but lots of space to picnic at. There are several exercise classes (happenings) that take place here on any given day as the sounds and views are quite soothing!

A must see when you are in town. The park is beautiful and relaxing at sunset. The wildlife, especially the baby ducklings came right up to us. The singing oak will sing to you when the wind blows the chimes.

Come here on a day with a bit of a breeze and listen to the wind chimes make a melody! Stand right by the tree to hear it most clearly. The chimes on the south side are coherent with the scale of D Major.

An amazingly magical place everyone should go to! Especially on a windy day! Will be coming back here many, many times. You can just feel the healing energy in the sounds, it's beautiful. Must see!

Such a great park, and a really neat tree. A nice place to meditate or relax.
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Free

I love sitting here, watercolor painting listening to the amazing chimes.
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Great place for meditation ‍♂️ and enjoy the great sounds .
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I’m not generally a fan of modern art, but this wind chime art installation succeeds brilliantly. It’s a large oak tree with tonally compatible wind chimes. No nearby benches, sadly.

Heads up! Unfortunately, there are no chimes on the tree at all. Beautiful park and a peaceful place to sit, but I wonder if they take them down at certain parts of the year?

I love this place. I ended up there with a few friends late at night. We were exactly where we should have ended up. How beautiful the low chimes are in the dead of night.

Nice place to walk you can rent a boat and chill on the lake a lot of nature to see
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Weekend
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One of the most iconic oak trees in City Park
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Weekend
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No
Price for adult entry
Free

Amazing spot for a picnic or just relaxing on the grass. The tree makes some amazing music when the wind is right. The entire park is beautiful and worth a visit.

Beautiful, peaceful. Usually the spot under the tree is taken by at least one person, but the space around is large enough to spread out and enjoy the chimes.

Beautiful. Peaceful. Serene. Sitting under this oak as the music filled the air was a spiritual experience. So glad I got to be there with this amazing tree!

Worth seeing if your in the park.
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Weekday
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No
Price for adult entry
Free

The Singing Oak is a great relaxing spot to take a break during the day to enjoy the beauty of City Park!! Listen to the chimes in the wind by big lake

Worth the drive through neighborhoods, and you HAVE to stand directly under the tree to appreciate the chimes entirely.

Didn't realize the oaks sang until I walked under them on a windy day-awesome! Beautiful view from the bench beneath...

I love this tree! It sounds beautiful. I laid underneath it and relaxed to the sounds of the chimes for quite a while.

Great place to visit. The tree is nice. You can rent bikes, those little boats, and next to it is the museum of arts

If it's a little windy, you can listen to the music of the tree and relaxe. The sounds are really nice to listen to.

Awesome place to visit while in NOLA. This city park oak tree has oversized wind chimes that produce unique sounds.

It’s a nice and unique experience to hear all the chimes on the tree it makes for a great picnic day under the tree

The area is beautiful. Great for walking/jogging/cycling. The tree provides stellar sunset photo opportunities.

Peaceful park with a lot of space to walk around and see big beautiful libe oak trees amd hanging moss …

Beautiful spot to sit and meditate. Huge windchimes make beautiful music. Nice spot for a picnic.

Sunday morning is magic. There are these beautiful people making rainbow crystal bowls sing too.

Great place to just sit and relax for a bit, listening to the wind playing the chimes. Zen…

I was hoping for more windchimes, there was no wind when we went so no song either

It's a lovely tree in City Park with awesome wind chimes. Perfect place to relax.

Pretty tree but there were no chimes or any music... maybe it was taken down?

One of many great spots to relax. Apparently Bleu enjoyed the “singing.”

Beautiful sounds, lots of people sitting under the oak. Very relaxing!

One of the neatest features in the park! Truly beautiful and serene.

So serene and charming. Bring a picnic and enjoy the soundscape.

Very serene place to get away to. Beautiful green space! 1 L❤ve

Very peaceful sounds. Well worth the visit if you’re nearby.

Complete serenity. This whole park is gorgeous!

Nice place to visit and relax for a bit

Beautiful place in sight and sound!

The city park in NOLA is beautiful!

We had a great time in New Orleans

It's nice when it's not hot.

Love my City Park!