Winter Break Camp

Give your kids something to celebrate over the holidays! Winter Break Camp is offered for children ages 6-12 (or 5 years old if enrolled in Kindergarten). Children participate in a variety of activities including seasonal arts and crafts, games, and field...

Donuts with Santa

Join Santa and his helpers for breakfast, holiday crafts, and more! Write a letter to Santa and grab a picture with him before he heads to the North Pole!

Date: December 16, 2022

Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

Cost: $10 per family

Registration includes...

Shop Local: Join us for McAllister Market

Shop local and find unique, hand-crafted gems made by your favorite local artisans. From one-of-a-kind gifts to amazing finds, you're guaranteed to find something special when you join us for McAllister Market! 

Join us Saturday, November...

Join us for our first ever Reindeer Rendezvous with the Zoo!

The Columbian Park Zoo has announced a brand-new holiday event coming this season. “Reindeer Rendezvous with the Zoo” will take place Sunday, December 10 in two sessions: 12:00pm-3:00pm and 3:30pm-6:30pm at the Columbian Park carousel building and surroun...

Registration is NOW OPEN for Winter Youth Basketball

Registration is now open for the winter session of McAllister Recreation Center’s Youth Basketball program! This program teaches children ages 6-11 the basics of basketball in a safe and friendly environment. Games take place on Saturdays from J...

Become a Dog Park Member!

Looking for a PAW-some place to exercise your dog and meet new friends? Lafayette is currently home to Shamrock Dog Park, located just south of Lafayette's downtown in Shamrock Park.  COMING SOON - MCPAW DOG PARK! Construction is currently taking...

CPZ's Holiday Drop & Shop is BACK! Sign up today!

Registration is NOW OPEN for McAllister's Holiday Drop & Shop!

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 with the animals in...

Check out the 2023 Fun Guide!

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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Winter Break Camp

Give your kids something to celebrate over the holidays! Winter Break Camp is offered for children ages 6-12 (or 5 years old if enrolled in Kindergarten). Children participate in a variety of activities including seasonal arts and crafts, games, and field...

Donuts with Santa

Join Santa and his helpers for breakfast, holiday crafts, and more! Write a letter to Santa and grab a picture with him before he heads to the North Pole!

Date: December 16, 2022

Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

Cost: $10 per family

Registration includes...

Registration is NOW OPEN for Winter Youth Basketball

Registration is now open for the winter session of McAllister Recreation Center’s Youth Basketball program! This program teaches children ages 6-11 the basics of basketball in a safe and friendly environment. Games take place on Saturdays from J...

Shop Local: Join us for McAllister Market

Shop local and find unique, hand-crafted gems made by your favorite local artisans. From one-of-a-kind gifts to amazing finds, you're guaranteed to find something special when you join us for McAllister Market! 

Join us Saturday, November...

Registration is NOW OPEN for McAllister's Holiday Drop & Shop!

CPZ's Holiday Drop & Shop is BACK! Sign up today!

Join us for our first ever Reindeer Rendezvous with the Zoo!

The Columbian Park Zoo has announced a brand-new holiday event coming this season. “Reindeer Rendezvous with the Zoo” will take place Sunday, December 10 in two sessions: 12:00pm-3:00pm and 3:30pm-6:30pm at the Columbian Park carousel building and surroun...

Party Like an Animal at CPZ!

Designed for children turning 5-12, a Zoo Birthday Party is one your child will never forget! Visit our Zoo Party Package Options & Pricing page for all the details on how Zoo Birthday Parties work, then contact us at zooeducation@lafayette.in.gov to ...

Visit our Registration Portal - CivicRec

Online registration is now available for year-round fun with Columbian Park Zoo and Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Visit our registration portal, CivicRec, to browse or sign up for Zoo Camps, youth classes, Zoo Memberships, Zoo Birthday Parties and other...

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 with the animals in...