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

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for America presented by Old National Bank at Loeb Stadium!

America will be performing live on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30pm. Purchase tickets by visiting longpac.org or calling 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...
Zoo Run Run is BACK!

Join us for the 20th anniversary of Zoo Run Run! This year the race is back in person at Columbian Park Zoo! All proceeds benefit the Columbian Park Zoo! 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...
Registration NOW OPEN for Adults-only Zoo Camp!

Why should kids get to have all the fun?! Animals are for EVERYONE! 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...