Is Laketown safe?
Kenner, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Laketown as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Laketown
“Go. Laketown is a peaceful, waterfront recreational and entertainment hub situated along Lake Pontchartrain at the northern edge of Kenner. It is significantly safer and more stable than southern Kenner and the urban core of New Orleans, though standard vehicle safety precautions apply around large parking lots.”
About the area
Laketown serves as Kenner's primary lakefront destination, featuring a sprawling public park, boat launch, fishing piers, and the expanded Treasure Chest Casino complex. The surrounding northern Kenner neighborhoods feature established single-family homes, low violent crime, and dedicated municipal public safety services.
- Lakefront / Waterfront
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Entertainment District
Walking and biking in Laketown
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 51/100
While there is no public bike-share program, the adjacent Lake Pontchartrain Levee Trail provides miles of paved, separated multi-use paths extending east and west across the parish.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates relative to the New Orleans metropolitan area average
- Solid median household incomes and high owner-occupancy rates in surrounding North Kenner neighborhoods
- Visible patrols by the Kenner Police Department and active private security around casino grounds
- Direct access to open, well-maintained parkland along the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property crimes in crowded public parking and boat launch lots
- Vulnerability to coastal flooding and lake storm surge during tropical weather events
- Completely car-dependent layout requiring driving for general grocery and retail needs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor in Laketown. Encampments and panhandling are rare around the lakefront park and are proactively managed by park authorities and Kenner Police.
What Laketown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with recreational joggers, walkers, and anglers utilizing the levee trails and boat launch.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with steady recreational use across the park grounds and shoreline.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Active and well-illuminated around the casino and convention center, maintaining a comfortable safety profile.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark in the public park sections, while the casino remains lit and secure; avoid unlit waterfront shoreline spots late at night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jefferson Transit (JeT) operates the Williams Boulevard bus (Route W-2), connecting Laketown to the Kenner Loop and south Jefferson Parish, though headways are infrequent and there is no passenger rail service.
Parking is abundant and entirely free in large surface lots across Laketown Park, the boat launch, and the dedicated casino parking garage.
Things to do in Laketown
- Walk, jog, or fish along the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline, piers, and boat launch
- Dine and game at the modern land-based Treasure Chest Casino facility
- Catch concerts, expos, or regional sporting events at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center
Local favorites
- Treasure Chest Casino · Casino & Resort · 4.1★ (4150)Modern waterfront gaming venue featuring slots, table games, and multiple dining concepts.
- Kenner Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (2180)Casual neighborhood staple serving boiled crawfish, fried seafood platters, and po'boys just south on Williams Blvd.
- Gendusa's Italian Market · Italian Deli & Restaurant · 4.6★ (840)Longtime local spot known for stuffed muffulettas, specialty pizzas, and homemade Italian dishes.
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Common questions about Laketown
Is Laketown safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Laketown a good place to live?
On safety, Laketown scores 80/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Laketown?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 51/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Laketown are safer?
Laketown scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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