2021 State of the City

From multiple challenges to numerous successes, 2020 was an unforgettable year. Take a few minutes to view this video as we recount the continued economic and infrastructure growth throughout our City and the many social service programs and municipal eve...

Economic Development Growth Continues in Downtown Lafayette

Economic growth continues to bring housing and retail expansion estimated at over $50 million with new developments and renovations to downtown Lafayette.

“The demand for downtown living and commercial space continues to be attractive for many individuals ...

Proposed Public Safety Building and Parking Garage

The City of Lafayette held a virtual Public Community Meeting on December 16, 2020 to discuss the proposed Public Safety Building and Public Parking Garage that will be built on the south side of Columbia Street, between 6^th and 7^th Streets, in downtown L...

Greater Lafayette Unveils New Brand

You make us greater! 

After three years, a current pandemic, multiple strategic meetings, and numerous focus groups, the Greater Lafayette Marketing Coalition kicked off its new brand for Greater Lafayette on Monday, October 26 to the coalition&am...

Lafayette Aviators Selected to Lease New Loeb Stadium

The announcement was made during the August 24, 2020 Park Board meeting at the Loeb Stadium construction site.“We are very excited to welcome back the Lafayette Aviators to Loeb Stadium,” said Mayor Tony Roswarski. “After man...

Community-Centered Policing Commitment

As people across our country and throughout Greater Lafayette have come together to seek answers to the senseless death of Mr. George Floyd, we are making available information from the Lafayette Police Department on the many programs that LPD uses regard...

A Message to our City from Mayor Tony Roswarski

The City of Lafayette is taking actions to keep our community safe, to ensure your access to essential services, and to minimize the financial impact from the coronavirus pandemic.

Riverside Promenade Dedicated

Facing the Wabash River on the west side of the MARQ complex, this amazing development is the first project in Wabash River Enhancement Corporation WREC’s Two Cities, One River Master Plan. It is the finishing connection that provides an ADA acc...

Streetscape Phase 3 Underway

We know how important it is for our economy to keeping Lafayette projects going. Streetscape Phase 3 enhancements to Main Street has begun. 

The next blocks to get a facelift include the south side of Main Street from 10th to 11th Street, both sid...

Community-Centered Policing Commitment

As people across our country and throughout Greater Lafayette have come together to seek answers to the senseless death of Mr. George Floyd, we are making available information from the Lafayette Police Department on the many programs that LPD uses regard...

Join the LPD!

Nextdoor is growing!

Nextdoor is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free.

Thousands of neighborhoods are already usi...

New Fire Engine for LFD - Engine 9

2017 Pierce Impel Fire Apparatus - Engine 9

Jeff Academy Cadet Class 2015-2016

The 2015-2016 Jeff Cadet Class will graduate on May 17th.

Work for us!

Ready to look for your summer job?! Lafayette Parks & Recreation has a variety of seasonal positions that are now open for applications. Apply today!

Lifeguard Certification Course Registration NOW OPEN

Registration Fee: $200 (fee covers course, all materials, and Red Cross certification)

Registration is limited to the first 20 applicants.

**If participant successfully completes the course, attains lifeguard certification, is hired as a lifeguard by Lafaye...

McAllister Spring Break Camp

The weather is getting warmer, and school is out! Come to McAllister and enjoy a week full of seasonal arts and crafts, activities, and fun. This camp is offered to boys and girls ages 6-12. Spring Break Camp is held during the week of Lafayette School Co...

Summer Camp Registration NOW OPEN

Looking for childcare this summer? Check out McAllister Recreation Center’s Summer Camp! At McAllister, your kids will enjoy days filled with games, pool time, movies, and crafts with their best friends and favorite counselors! Learn more by calling McAll...

Lafayette Police Investigating Domestic Battery Caught on Camera

News Release

Sgt. Ian O’Shields

Administrative Services

Lafayette Police Department

iwoshields@lafayette.in.gov

Office (765) 807-1226  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 3, 2021

 Lafayette Police Investigating Domesti...

Lafayette Police Investigating a Homicide

Lt. Randy Sherer

Administrative Services

Lafayette Police Department

(765) 807-1223 rlsherer@lafayette.in.gov

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 22, 2021

 Lafayette Police Investigating a Homicide

    LAFAYETT...

Lafayette Police Looking for Missing Mother and Daughter

News Release

Lt. Matt Gard

Administrative Services

Lafayette Police Department

(765) 807-1223 mjgard@lafayette.in.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 14th, 2021

Lafayette Police Looking for Missing Mother and Daughter

LAFAYETTE, INDIANA –January 14th, 202...

Lafayette Police Arrest Rape Suspect

Lt. Matt Gard

Administrative Services

Lafayette Police Department

(765) 807-1223 mjgard@lafayette.in.gov

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7^th, 2020

 Lafayette Police Arrest Rape Suspect

    LAFAYETTE, INDIANA &n...

Lafayette Police Hire 3 New Officers

Lt. Matt Gard

Administrative Services

Lafayette Police Department

(765) 807-1223 mjgard@lafayette.in.gov

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  TODAY’S DATE

 Lafayette Police Swear in Three New Officers

    LAFA...

Investigation Leads to Termination of Former Officer

News Release

Lt. Matt Gard

Administrative Services

Lafayette Police Department

(765) 807-1223 mjgard@lafayette.in.gov

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17^th, 2020

 Investigation Leads to Termination of Officer

  &...

Lafayette Police Make Arrest in Double Homicide

News Release

Lt. Matt Gard

Administrative Services

Lafayette Police Department

(765) 807-1223 mjgard@lafayette.in.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1^st, 2020

Lafayette Police Investigating Double Homicide

  LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – Sep...

Mini Camp-in-a-Box Monthly Subscription Service

Take a Zoo Camp trip around the world with our new monthly subscription service!  Our "Zoo Passport" themed subscription box combines specially-developed virtual content (available to you "on demand") and a supply box of all t...

Internships available - apply now for summer and fall!

CPZ is now accepting applications for the 2021 Internship program for both summer and fall semesters.  Opportunities in Animal Care, Education & Communication, and Landscaping are available to qualified candidates.  

Applications for ...

Apply Now for the 2021 Zoo Teen Program

We are now accepting applications for our popular Zoo Teen program for summer of 2021.  Teens age 14-17 are encouraged to apply for this structured summer volunteer program.  Applications are due March 5th by 5:00pm.  

NEW! Online Registration Portal

EXCITING NEWS - CPZ is now offering online registration!

The new online platform, called Tyler Parks and Recreation (or TPAR), will allow you to register for camps, classes, and other Zoo programs all on one user-friendly interface.  Get started t...

Zoo Camps Available for 2021

Check out our line-up of Zoo Camps for 2021!  Visit our Zoo Camp pages to view new themes, the camp schedule, and information regarding camps and COVID-19. 

Registration for Zoo Camps begins January 20, 2021!  You can register on...