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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Mark your calendars: Kids' Fishing Day is June 17!

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Join us for McAllister Recreation Center's Annual Kids' Fishing Day!

The Lafayette Breakfast Optimist Club, and Academy Sports + Outdoors will provide all of the tools necessary for your kiddos to fish!

Ages

The catch and release fishing da...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

We want your feedback!

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Do you have comments, concerns, or recommendations for the Parks Department? Take our survey

These answers will help us create our 5-Year Master Plan and better serve the community. 

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Armstrong Park

construction UPDATE

Armstrong Park has many exciting changes happening! 

Starting today, the tennis and basketball courts will be temporarily closed due to construction. The park will be receiving several improvements including new surfacing for the tennis and basket...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Join us for Kids' Night Out! (Parents' Night Off!)

Kids Night Out June

Take the night off - we'll watch the kids! This drop-off program for kids ages 5-12 gives you a chance to have date night, catch up on errands, meet up with friends, or just take a nap (we won't tell!) Our education team will entertain t...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Compete in our Summer E-Sports League!

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McAllister Center has partnered with GGLeagues to bring you E-Sports!  Participate in online competitions from the comfort of your own home!  Purchase a membership and sign up for any combination of the following games for the 8 Week Sum...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Air Supply coming to Loeb Stadium on July 28

Air Supply

Just Announced: Air Supply presented by Old National Bank - Friday, July 28 at LOEB STADIUM
Air Supply Music: Online pre-sale starts Thursday, March 9, 2023 (11 a.m.). Enter pre-sale code to purchase tickets before the general public - enter code: INLOVE
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Posted on: February 14, 2023

Join our team for the summer!

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Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here

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Posted on: February 3, 2023

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

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At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Check out the 2023 Fun Guide!

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The 2023 Fun Guide is here! Stay up on all things Lafayette Parks & Recreation (programs, events, parks amenities, etc.) and download your digital copy today!

Click here to download

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

We want your feedback!

Master Plan Survey graphic

Do you have comments, concerns, or recommendations for the Parks Department? Take our survey

These answers will help us create our 5-Year Master Plan and better serve the community. 

Read on...

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Posted on: February 14, 2023

Join our team for the summer!

Seasonal hiring  (2)

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Mark your calendars: Kids' Fishing Day is June 17!

MRC kids fishing day Instagram post (1)

Join us for McAllister Recreation Center's Annual Kids' Fishing Day!

The Lafayette Breakfast Optimist Club, and Academy Sports + Outdoors will provide all of the tools necessary for your kiddos to fish!

Ages

The catch and release fishing da...

Read on...

Additional Info... Parks - McAllister Center
Posted on: May 23, 2023

We want your feedback!

Master Plan Survey graphic

Do you have comments, concerns, or recommendations for the Parks Department? Take our survey

These answers will help us create our 5-Year Master Plan and better serve the community. 

Read on...

Additional Info... Parks - McAllister Center
Posted on: May 3, 2023

Compete in our Summer E-Sports League!

MRC Summer Esports SM Square

McAllister Center has partnered with GGLeagues to bring you E-Sports!  Participate in online competitions from the comfort of your own home!  Purchase a membership and sign up for any combination of the following games for the 8 Week Sum...

Read on...

Additional Info... Parks - McAllister Center
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Join our team for the summer!

Seasonal hiring  (2)

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here

Read on...

Additional Info... Parks - McAllister Center

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News Flash

Posted on: May 11, 2023

Join us for Kids' Night Out! (Parents' Night Off!)

Kids Night Out June

Take the night off - we'll watch the kids! This drop-off program for kids ages 5-12 gives you a chance to have date night, catch up on errands, meet up with friends, or just take a nap (we won't tell!) Our education team will entertain t...

Read on...

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Visit our Registration Portal - CivicRec

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Online registration is now available for year-round fun with Columbian Park Zoo and Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Visit our registration portal, CivicRec, to browse or sign up for Zoo Camps, youth classes, Zoo Memberships, Zoo Birthday Parties and other...

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

Become a Member!

Become a member!

When you purchase a zoo membership, you are supporting Columbian Park Zoo's mission to encourage the appreciation of the world’s wildlife, to enhance the preservation and conservation of biodiversity and to inspire educational discovery...

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Posted on: February 3, 2023

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

Document (13)

At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

Read on...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Party Like an Animal at CPZ!

Girl holds chinchilla at her birthday party

Designed for children turning 5-12, a Zoo Birthday Party is one your child will never forget! Visit our Zoo Party Package Options & Pricing page for all the details on how Zoo Birthday Parties work, then contact us at zooeducation@lafayette.in.gov to ...

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