City of West Lafayette, Indiana

Parks & Recreation

MISSION STATEMENT

The 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.

Natural Green Space Management

The Department manages more than 450 acres of property. Managing the 'green space' involves considerations for property characteristics and for community expectations. Much of the green space is managed to preserve and restore natural settings to provide opportunities for the public to interact with and appreciate nature. Along with on-going invasive vegetation management efforts, particularly along the Wabash River and the Celery Bog Nature Area, and Cumberland Park and Happy Hollow Park.

News and Announcements

Beautification Award Winner 6-2010
Published: 08/19/2010
West Lafayette Beautification Award June, 2010 The Beautification Award for June is going to Billy...
Strategic Plan - 2010
Published: 02/19/2010
Strategic Plan 2010
Bids, Quotes & Proposals
Published: 01/28/2010
The City of West Lafayette is now offering a webpage for all City vendor solicitations. This is a ...

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Wednesdays in the Wild Sept-Nov	2010 Fall Recreation Brochure
Village Fitness Trail Map	Fun for Youth (Fall 2010)
Wellness (Fall 2010)	Crafts and Special Interest (Fall 2010)
Dance Classe (Fall 2010)	Adult Art (Fall 2010)