Its southern shore features the towns of Gentilly, Kenner, and Metairie, and its northern shore is the site of Fontainebleau State Park.
The northeast part of this lake features Eden Isle, which is near the town of Slidell. Its southern shore features the towns of Gentilly, Kenner, and Metairie, and its northern shore is the site of Fontainebleau State Park. The eastern end of this lake is crossed by the Chef Menteur Highway, which is close to where the Rigolets connect it to Lake Borgne, which in turn takes its water to Chandeleur Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. The Bonnet CarrÃ© Spillway diverts Mississippi River floodwaters to this lake, which is home to many pelicans. Name this lake that surged over its levees in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina, flooding the city of New Orleans.
The northeast part of this lake features Eden Isle, which is near the town of Slidell.
Lake Pontchartrain