Lafayette Parks & Recreation

06/03/2026

Register TODAY for our new Coding Mind session with Thunkable, featuring Mobile App Development!

This session will give kids the opportunity to explore their creativity, take on problem-solving, and introduce coding skills while building their very own mobile app! 📱🧑‍💻

Secure your spot at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/lafayette-parks-recreation-in/catalog or by calling MRC at (765) 807-1360!

06/03/2026

Start your morning with a calm and relaxing swim at Tropicanoe Cove’s Sensory Swim! Register today to join us this Friday, June 5, from 9:00am to 10:45am! 💦🥳

Sensory Swim is hosted outside of normal operation hours and is an open swim, especially for individuals with behavior, social, emotional, and/or physical challenges and their families.

Registration is $12 per family of four ($3 per additional registrant) - call us at (765) 807-1531 or register online at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/lafayette-parks-recreation-in/catalog

Tickets are available at the door while spots last.

06/02/2026

Join us for our first Art in the Park: Dance Night of the season! An evening filled with delicious food trucks, local artists, and performances by local dance groups- you don’t want to miss the fun!

We hope to see you all at Columbian Park from 6:00pm-8:30pm TODAY!🎤🩰

Art in the Park: Dance Night is just around the corner! 💃🤩

We invite the community to join us on June 2nd from 6:00-8:30 PM at Columbian Park for an evening filled with art, music, dancing, and family fun. Explore local art vendors, delicious food trucks, kid-friendly crafts, exciting giveaways, and live performances from local dance groups!

Help us kick off our first Art in Park of the season! ☺️👯

06/01/2026

Celebrate the Wedding of the Century!💍✨

Taylor and Travis are saying I do, and we couldn’t be more excited! Join us on June 8 at Tropicanoe Cove for a full day of wedding celebration fun starting at 11am!

Enjoy Taylor Swift music all day long, plus a friendship bracelet station, outdoor games, and a photo booth filled with memories waiting to be made. And don’t miss our exciting giveaway filled with fun surprises!

06/01/2026

The Sounds of Summer Concert Series continues at Columbian Park! 🎵

Join us Friday, June 26, at 7 PM at the Memorial Island Amphitheatre for a FREE concert by Indianapolis-based jazz artist, ! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of live jazz and summer entertainment! 🎻😊

Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss it!

06/01/2026

A HUGE thank you to Lafayette Breakfast Optimist Club for being a Litter-Free Lafayette sponsor! Together, we're making a lasting impact by keeping our community clean, green, and thriving! 🌿

Interested in getting involved? You can become a part of the Litter-Free Lafayette program, too! Contact Garrett Gaskins today to talk about a sponsorship level that’s right for you and your organization! Call (765) 807-1382!

05/29/2026

Back with a Columbian Park Zoo Primates Construction update! 🚧

The Primates Exhibit is really starting to take shape! Over the past week, crews have been working diligently to install underground water and drainage lines while also shaping and leveling the exhibit area. Exciting progress is ahead as we prepare to begin roofing installation and start electrical work soon! 🙉

We are excited to share more updates as we continue with this project and look forward to sharing them with you all. Stay tuned!

05/28/2026

We kicked off the summer in style with live music from the Bluewater Kings Band!

The energy was high and it was truly an amazing way to start the Sounds of Summer concert series! 🎷🎤

We will have many more chances to experience this FREE live music experience at Columbian Park!

Next up:
🎵 June 26, Brandon Meeks Music
🎵 July 4, Bruce Barker, the Piano Man (full band)
🎵 Aug 21, Scott Greeson Music & Vickie Maris Music

05/27/2026

Sensory Swim is back for the summer! Register now to join us this Sunday, May 31, from 6:15pm to 8:00pm! 💦🥳

Sensory Swim offers an after-hours sensory-friendly open swim, especially for individuals with behavior, social, emotional, and/or physical challenges and their families. Registration is $12 per family of four ($3 per additional registrant) - call us at (765) 807-1531 or register online at https://secure.rec1.com/IN/lafayette-parks-recreation-in/catalog

05/27/2026

Opening Day is HERE! Don’t miss the Lafayette Aviators tonight at Loeb Stadium! First pitch is at 7 PM ⚾

Grab your friends and come cheer on our local team!

Individual game tickets, season tickets, AND flex plans (10 tickets, savings of $25) are available here: https://lafayettebaseball.com/