Community Outreach

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LPD by Division

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LPD Speciality Units

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MRC Fall Break Camp Registration is now open!

This camp is perfect for every child ages 6-12 (or 5 if currently in kindergarten). Fun camp activities include seasonal arts and crafts, field trips, and games! Registration is limited so sign up today!

Join us for Mother-Son Afternoon Out!

Join us for an afternoon of exciting lifelong memories at McAllister's Mother-Son Afternoon Out. This event will take place at Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl on October 8 from 1pm - 3pm. The cost is $40 per couple and incudes unlim...

Registration for MRC Fall Youth Basketball is OPEN

Registration is now open for the 2022 Fall Youth Basketball program at McAllister Recreation Center. 

This program is designed to teach children gameplay and teamwork to all children ages 6-11. Practice will begin the week of October 3rd. Games wi...

Humane Society for Greater Lafayette Community Campaign

A new collaborative effort has been announced between local government agencies to introduce a community campaign for the new Humane Society for Greater Lafayette. The new shelter will be located at 3150 Sagamore Parkway South in Lafayette, previously kno...

Heroic Actions of Lafayette Citizen Saves the Lives of Several Children!

INDOT Teal Road Reconstruction

The U.S. 52/Teal Road reconstruction project is approximately three miles in length. The western end of the project will start just west of Old Romney Road on State Road 25 (locally known as West Teal), going east to Old U.S. 231, proceeding north on Old ...

Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2021 Community of the Year

Congratulations Greater Lafayette! We are the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2021 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year. Learn more about our award here: www.greaterlafayetteind.com #GreaterTogether #GreaterLafayetteIND

Work - Play - Belong - all in Lafayette's downtown!

From cigar bars and comedy shows to pinball arcades and board game cafes, come enjoy the unexpected, plus 47 great dining options! Start planning your visit here: LafayetteDowntown.com

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Coco Movie Night at Loeb Stadium!

Download the 2022 Fun Guide!

The 2022 Fun Guide is HERE! Stay up on all things Lafayette Parks & Rec and download your digital copy today!

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Get your tickets to Boo at the Zoo 2022!

Join us October 20, 21, and 22 at Columbian Park Zoo for our annual spook-tacular Halloween event! This year's event will feature an inflatable obstacle course, a live DJ, character meet and greets, a pumpkin patch, daily costume contests with pr...

2022 Boo at the Zoo - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

As summer turns to fall, it’s time for the annual BOO at the ZOO event at Columbian Park Zoo!

This year’s 'fang'tastic family-friendly event will take place October 20, 21 and  22 and we are ...

New FALL HOURS for Columbian Park Zoo!

School is back in session and that means that CPZ is back to our fall hours of operation. We will be open daily from 10:00am - 4:30pm now through Saturday, October 8 (when the zoo will close for the season). Additionally, pedal boats have transitioned to ...

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

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 ...

PENGUIN CAM!

Want to catch a behind-the-scenes view of our African penguin friends? Peek in on our penguin residents daily from 8:00am - 5:00pm! NOTE: You may not be able to see our penguins at all times since they like to freely roam all of their indoor hold...