City of West Lafayette, Indiana
Parks & Recreation
MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life in the city by providing the best possible recreational facilities and programs for its citizens through effective management of natural, human, and financial resources.
The City's parks encompass more than 450 acres of recreational areas, picnic grounds, nature trails and accessible playgrounds. The 13 park properties include Celery Bog Nature Area (195 acres and Lilly Nature Center), Happy Hollow Park (81 acres), Cumberland Park (62 acres), Tapawingo Park (20 acres and Riverside Skating Center), Morton Community Center and the Municipal Pool. The Recreation Department offers a wide range of community activities and classes year-round at the Morton Center and at local schools. Each Labor Day weekend the Department, along with the City, host the Global Fest, a community-wide celebration of our community's diversity. The Department has 17 full time and more than 75 seasonal and part-time employees.
Schedule of activities are published in the Spring, Summer and Fall/Winter Recreation Brochure. The brochure may be picked up at Morton Center or the Parks and Recreation office. It is free and lists the activities offered through our Department.
The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department office is located in City Hall, second floor. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8 am - 4:30 pm.
The Riverside Skating Center is open for the 2009-2010 skating season.
News and Announcements
- PR Community Garden Project 2010
Published: 11/18/2009
25 - 15' x 20' plots available in 2010 - Bids, Quotes & Proposals
Published: 01/28/2010
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Related Pages
Online Forms
| Parks Facility Repair Request & Vandalism Report |
Featured Services
| Adopt-a-Spot | Cumberland Park Shelters |
| Happy Hollow Park Shelters | Locations & Facilities Directory |
| PR Pool Rental Rates |
Contact Us
Joe Payne
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
609 West Navajo St.
West Lafayette, IN
47906
- Telephone Number: 765-775-5110
- Staff Directory
- Department Hours: Monday - Friday
8 am - 4:30 pm
In This Department
- Riverside Skating Center
- Recreation Class Offerings
- Morton Community Center
- Sagamore West Farmers Market
- Parks & Facilities
- Trails
- Lilly Nature Center
- Volunteers/Adopt-a-Spot
- Seasonal Employment
- Organized Sports/Activities
- Municipal Pool
- Adult Softball Leagues
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