Parks & Recreation | Lafayette, IN

Loeb Stadium

Home of the Lafayette Aviators
Loeb Stadium

“Baseball is such a tough game, it really humbles you at times, you just have to try not to get too high or too low.” – Chase Utley
The Riptide Racer

Come conquer the water slides at Tropicanoe Cove!
Vinton Pool

Lafayette's oldest neighborhood pool
Columbian Park Carousel

Ride the newly-restored carousel at Columbian Park

UPDATED Back to School Pool Hours!

Starting Sunday, August 7, Vinton Pool and Castaway Bay will be CLOSED. Tropicanoe Cove will transition to WEEKEND ONLY hours from Sunday, August 14 until Labor Day. *Subject to change Read on...
Flag Football Registration NOW OPEN!

Registration is now open for McAllister Flag Football. This exciting program is available for boys and girls ages 6-9 years old. Read on...
JUST ANNOUNCED Justin Moore presented by Huston Solar, a division of Huston Electric

Justin Moore will perform live at Loeb Stadium on Friday, Sept 2 at 7:30pm. PRE-SALE tickets will be available Wednesday, June 15. Purchase tickets by visiting longpac.org or call the The Long Center for the Performing Arts box office at (765) 742-5664. Read on...
PENGUIN CAM!

See what our penguins are up to by viewing our live feed inside the Penguin Cove exhibit... Read on...
Download the 2022 Fun Guide!

The 2022 Fun Guide is HERE! Stay up on all things Lafayette Parks & Rec and download your digital copy today! Read on...
Original Frozen Custard Birthday Parties at Tropicanoe Cove

Celebrate your birthday at Tropicanoe Cove! Book an Original Frozen Custard Birthday Party! Read on...
Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of resources to enrich the lives of over 200 animals every day! Our animal care staff is always grateful for donations from the community. Read on...