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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!

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

You're invited to Spring Celebration at MRC!

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Join us at this years Spring Celebration on April 15 from 11am-2pm at McAllister Recreation Center!

 

This FREE community event is perfect for children ages 0-10 years old. There will be an egg hunt, games, seasonal crafts, and more!

BONUS: Enjoy ou...

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Sign up for our Lifeguard Certification Course!

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Are you over the age of 15 interested in working at one of our aquatic centers?? Need a lifeguard certification?? Join our Lifeguard Certification Course! This course will take place April 14-16 with the swimming pre-test on March 9. 

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Register for Sporties for Shorties: Basketball!

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Join us at McAllister Recreation Center for Sporties for Shorties: Basketball! 

This program is perfect for teaching children 4-5 years old the fundamentals of basketball! They will become familiar with dribbling and shooting through exciting dril...

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Posted on: January 27, 2023

Winter Market at McAllister is Back!

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Winter Markets at McAllister will be returning for THREE MORE sessions on:

  • February 4, 2023: 9am-1pm
  • March 4, 2023: 9am-1pm
  • April 15, 2023: 9am-1pm

Join us and come support your favorite local vendors! 

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Parks - McAllister Center
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: February 1, 2023

Dance with Studio b at McAllister!

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McAllister and Studio b have partnered to bring two 6-week dance sessions to McAllister! 

Join Miss Cassidy for Tutu Princess or Hip-Hop Kids! 

Tutu Princess: Mondays 5:15-5:55pm, ages 4-6 

Hip Hop Kids: Mondays 6:10 - 6:50pm, ages...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Join us this summer as a Junior Counselor!

2023 MRC Junior Counselor

If you want your child to have a fun summer AND gain valuable work experience, sign them up to be a junior camp counselor! 

Junior camp counselors have the opportunity to learn leadership skills through working hands-on with the camp counselors&am...

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