17th Ward of New Orleans, Administrative district in New Orleans, Louisiana

The 17th Ward runs from the Mississippi River to Lake Pontchartrain and is the farthest upriver ward of New Orleans, with its upper boundary along Jefferson Parish. The lower boundary follows Carrollton Avenue and the route of the former New Basin Canal to I-10, then Pontchartrain Boulevard north of the interstate. The 17th Street Canal, running from the river back to Metairie Ridge, separates the ward from Jefferson Parish.

The ward formed in 1870 when New Orleans annexed the City of Carrollton, with the territory divided to create both this district and the 16th Ward. This merger established the boundaries that define the area today.

Hollygrove and Dixon are known for producing rap artists such as Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Fiend and DJ Hollygrove. The West End neighborhood and West End Park have long been known for their collection of seafood restaurants. Oak Street in Upper or West Carrollton holds a noted commercial area.

The ward runs from the Mississippi River to Lake Pontchartrain, with Carrollton Avenue and Pontchartrain Boulevard marking its lower edges and the 17th Street Canal separating it from Jefferson Parish. Oak Street in West Carrollton is the main commercial strip, and the riverfront end is served by the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line.

The Hollygrove and Dixon neighborhoods produced rappers Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Fiend and DJ Hollygrove. The ward also holds Metairie Cemetery and Longue Vue House and Gardens, and the West End lakefront park long known for its seafood restaurants.