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Parks and Recreation - Aquatics

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1. What is your severe weather policy?

During severe weather, all patrons must exit the water and leave the deck for a period of at least 30 minutes. Lafayette Parks will make every attempt to re-open our aquatic facilities after the severe weather threat has passed. Lafayette Parks does not offer refunds or rain checks for pool closures due to severe weather.

2. Does Tropicanoe Cove take debit or credit card?

Yes. We gladly accept cash, credit and debit cards (business checks can be accepted - certain restrictions apply).

3. Can I take a cooler in to Tropicanoe Cove?

Sorry, but no coolers, glass containers or outside food or beverages are permitted inside the water park. You may leave the Cove to enjoy a picnic in Columbian Park and return to the Cove provided you leave your wristband on.

4. Can we leave the pool and return later in the day?

You may leave any of our pools and return later the same day as long as you leave your wristband on.

5. What age children need to be accompanied by an adult at Lafayette Parks aquatic facilities?

All children ages 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

6. Do you have lifeguards monitoring the slides?

Yes. Wherever there is water, we have lifeguards. All of our lifeguards are Red Cross certified. Remember, if your kids are in the water, you should be too!

7. Are “floaties” or flotation devices allowed?

For safety purposes, we do not allow "floaties" or other flotation devices. Tropicanoe Cove does provide tubes at no additional cost.

8. Are lifejackets provided?

The Lafayette Parks department does provide lifejackets at no additional cost at all of our aquatic facilities. Patrons may bring their own lifejacket provided that it is US Coast Guard approved.

9. Does my infant have to wear swim pants?

Yes. If they normally wear a diaper, swim pants are required. Swim pants may be purchased near the concession stand.

10. Is swimwear required?

Yes. For your enjoyment and safety swimwear is required.

11. Are there height restrictions for the slides?

Yes. You must be at least 48” tall to use the banana peel slide or toucan chutes.
Swimmers must be less than 48” tall to use the Dolphin Slide.

12. Are pets allowed?

No pets are allowed in our aquatic facilities. Service animals are welcome.

13. Do you offer group rates?

Yes we do. Each aquatic facility has a different rate. More Information

14. Do you offer private parties?

Yes. Private parties are available at all three Lafayette Parks aquatic facilities. To inquire about private parties, please contact the Lafayette Park Administrative office at (765) 807-1500.

15. Do you offer birthday party packages?

Yes we do. You can find more information here.

16. Do the pools offer concessions?

Yes. All three aquatic facilities offer concessions.

17. Are lockers available to rent?

Lockers are available for rent at Tropicanoe Cove. For assistance, please see Guest Relations. Remember, Lafayette Parks is not responsible for personal property. Guest Relations