Community park named in honor of astronaut and Purdue alumnus, Neil Armstrong. Located on the south side of Lafayette, this 26-acre park has quickly become a favorite destination for residents and families.
26 acres
multi-age playground
2/3 mile paved trail
open green spaces
fishing pond
3 lighted basketball courts
5 lighted tennis courts
3 baseball fields
public restrooms
Cat Park and Soccer Fields
McCarty Lane, Lafayette
Named after Caterpillar, Inc. and site south of the Caterpillar facility. The park includes 8 soccer fields of varying sizes.
32 acres
open green spaces
8 soccer fields
public concession stand
public restrooms
Centennial Park
N. 6th & Brown Street, Lafayette
Neighborhood park.
Renovated in 2007.
.5 acres
multi-age playground
adult swings & benches
basketball court
picnic shelter with grill
Columbian Park
between Main & South Street, Lafayette
Administrative Office, 765-807-1500
Zoo Office, 765-807-1540
Aquatic Center, 765-807-1531
Developed in the 1870s and was 1st named Reservoir Park. The name was later changed to Columbian Park, which honored the Columbian Expo in Chicago, and was Lafayette's first park. The expo celebrated the 400-year anniversary of Christopher Columbus' voyage to this continent.
Columbian Park is home to the 2nd oldest zoo in Indiana offering 190 animals representing 79 different species.
Spend a day at Tropicanoe Cove spiraling down the Banana Peel tube slide or floating around on Cattail Crik.
Loeb Stadium hosts numerous baseball games and other events, including the annual Colt World Series games.
* Picnic shelters and meeting spaces available for rent.
Riverfront park. Named in honor of former Parks Superintendent, Sam Lyboult. Lyboult Sports Park is a favorite destination for sporting enthusiasts.
52 acres
3 softball fields
horseshoe complex
basketball courts
sand volleyball court
multi-age playground
Wabash Heritage Trail
public restrooms
picnic areas
portions of the Wabash Heritage Trail
McAllister Park
N. 9th Sreet, Lafayette
Riverfront park. Named in recognition of A.J. and Dorothy McAllister. Scenic 350-acre park is located along the banks of the Wabash River and is home to the Lafayette Golf Course. Provides access to the Wabash Heritage trail as well as fishing on the Wabash River
350 acres
18-hole golf course and driving range
soccer fields
model airplane strip
portions of the Wabash Heritage Trail
fishing access to River
open green space
McCaw Park
Union Street & Creasy Lane, Lafayette
Community park, named in recognition of William and Michele McCaw. This popular, 26-acre park serves residents on the east side of the community.
26 acres
multi-age playground
3 youth baseball fields
lighted basketball courts
3 lighted tennis courts
open green space
wildflowers
2 picnic shelter & grill
public restrooms
Munger Park
Greenbush Street, Lafayette
Community park. Land donated by Cinergy-PSI and named in recognition of Thomas and Alice Munger. Park is accessible by Union Street (playground area) or from Greenbush Street.
* A 100-seat picnic shelter is available for rent.
27 acres
1 mile paved trail
fishing pond
multi-age playground
open green spaces
picnic areas and grills
public restrooms
*picnic sheter - see note
Murdock Park
18th and Ferry Street, Lafayette
Community park. The sled run is a favorite wintertime attraction. A snow machine insures that the perfect amount of white powder is available when cold temperatures prevail. Murdock Park is one of Lafayette's few urban forest stands.
* 2 50-seat picnic shelter available for rent.
39 acres
shaded .9 mile trail
sled run
multi-age playground
softball field
basketball court
disc golf course
picnic areas and grills
public restrooms
*picnic sheters - see note
North Darby Park
Darby Lane, Lafayette
Neighborhood park.
.8 acre
multi-age playground
basketball court
open green space
Shamrock Park
115 Sanford Street, Lafayette
Community park. Located on the banks of the Wabash River on the southwest side of town. Provides a small boat ramp that provides access to the river and area to fish the River.
Also home to a dog park. Visit the Dog Park Association of Greater Lafayette website for detials.
* A 50-seat picnic shelter is available for rent.
11 acres
Wabash River boat ramp
access for fishing
outdoor roller-hockey
multi-age playground
horseshoes
basketball court
open green space
picnic areas and grills
public restrooms
*picnic sheters - see note
South Tippecanoe Park
S. 3rd and Fountain Street, Lafayette
Neighborhood park.
.8 acre
multi-age playground
basketball court
picnic shelter
Lafayette Parks and Recreation
765-807-1500
1915 Scott Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47904
