Chatham Drive, New Orleans
Spanish Fort · 6.6 km to the city center (New Orleans)
Chatham Drive, Spanish Fort, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70122, United States
Scores
Overall4.0Poor
This address is safe during the day, about average for a city at night, quiet, and some way from New Orleans’s city center. It is car-dependent, has almost no public transport, and hardly any nightlife; Spanish Fort is a quiet lakeside area.
Walkability1.8/10 Very poor
Public transport0.9/10 Very poor
Safety6.5/10 Good
Nightlife0.0/10 Very little
Quiet7.2/10 Good
Safety by day 7/10, at night 6.2/10.
About Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort is a quiet lakeside area with low-rise homes, leafy streets, open parkland, and views toward Lake Pontchartrain. It feels removed from the busy historic core, with residents, walkers, cyclists, and occasional recreational visitors rather than a constant stream of tourists.
Good for
- quiet seekers
- nature lovers
- drivers
- long stays
- couples
Less suited to
- nightlife seekers
- public transport users
- first-time visitors
- people with limited mobility
Watch out for
- Some streets and waterfront areas can be quiet or poorly occupied after dark, so avoid walking alone late at night.
- Do not leave valuables visible in parked vehicles; vehicle break-ins are a broader New Orleans concern.
- Take care near roads and waterfront paths, especially in low light or during severe weather.
Sources
Getting around
6.6 km to the city center (New Orleans).
What's nearby
Restaurants
- Papa John's 700 m
Parks
- Pratt Park 130 m
- Filmore Playground 540 m
- Filmore Park 550 m
- Mirabeau Park 640 m
- NORA Raingarden at Wildair 670 m