When it comes to outdoor fun and adventure, Greater Lafayette boasts some of the best playgrounds and parks that will keep kids entertained for hours. From swings and slides to climbing walls and water features, Lafayette's parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, provide great opportunities to meet old friends and make new ones, and best of all, they're FREE!
Lafayette Parks
Armstrong Park
809 Beck Lane
Lafayette 47909
Amenities at Armstrong Park:
- 2/3 Mile Paved Trail
- 3 Youth Baseball Fields
- 5 Lighted Tennis Courts
- Lighted Basketball Courts
- Multi-Age Playground
- Open Green Space and Wildflower Areas
- Public Restroom
- Rentable 50-Person Picnic Shelter
- Right Next to Castaway Bay
Columbian Park
1915 Scott St.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Columbian Park:
- Biking, Hiking, or Walking Trails
- Charcoal Grills
- Columbian Park Zoo
- Loeb Stadium
- Meeting Rooms
- Parking Areas
- Picnic Tables
- Play Areas
- Restrooms
- Trails
- Tropicanoe Cove
CAT Park and Soccer Fields
3630 McCarty Lane
Lafayette 47909
Amenities at CAT Park:
- 8 Soccer Fields of Varying sizes
- Restroom/concession Building
- Additional Parking
Crosser Sports Complex
2200 Breckenridge St.
Lafayette 47909
Amenities at Crosser Sports Complex:
- 4 competition-sized, lighted girls' softball fields
- Restroom/concession/press box building
- Plaground
- Little Library
- Trail
- Parking
McCaw Park
3745 Union St
Lafayette 47905
Amenities at McCaw Park:
- 12 Lighted Pickleball Courts
- 2 Small Picnic Shelters (Available to Rent)
- 3 Lighted Youth Baseball Fields
- Grill
- Open Green Space and Wildflower Areas
- Public Restrooms
- Tot and Multi-Age Playground
Munger Park
3505 Greenbush St
Lafayette 47905
Amenities at Munger Park:
- 1-Mile Paved Trail
- 100-Seat Picnic Shelter Available for Rent
- Grill
- Multi-Age Playground
- Open Green Space and Wildflower Areas
- Pond
- Public Restrooms
Murdock Park
2100 Cason St.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Murdock Park:
- 0.52 Mile Interpretive Trail
- 2 50-Seat Picnic Shelters are Available for Rent
- Basketball Court
- Disc Golf Course
- Grill
- Public Restroom
- Sled Run
- Tot and Multi-Age Playground
Shamrock Park
115 Sanford St.
Lafayette 47905
Amenities at Shamrock Park:
- Basketball Court
- Dog park (optional)
- Grill
- Horseshoes
- Open Green Space
- Outdoor Roller-Hockey Rink
- Parking Areas
- Picnic Areas
- Rentable 50-Person Picnic Shelter
- Tot and Multi-Age Playground
- Volleyball Court
McAllister Park
North 9th St.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at McAllister Park:
- Model Airplane Strip
- Open Green Space
- Portions of the Wabash Heritage Trail
Lyboult Sports Park
1300 Canal Rd.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Lyboult Sports Park:
- 3 Lighted Softball Fields
- Basketball Courts
- Horseshoes
- Picnic Areas
- Portions of the Wabash Heritage Trail
- Public Restrooms
- Sand Volleyball Court
Arlington Park
1635 Arlington Rd.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Arlington Park:
- Basketball Court
- Multi-Age Playground
- Open Green Space
- Picnic Shelter
- Tennis Court
Centennial Park
6th and Brown St.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Centennial Park:
- Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Tot and Multi-Age Playground
Hanna Park
1201 N. 18th St.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Hanna Park:
- Basketball Court
- Grill
- Musical Chimes
- Picnic Shelter
- Unique Playground Equipment - Ages 2-5 and 5-12
Hedgewood Park
2902 Beverly Lane
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Hedgewood Park:
- Multi-Age Playground
- Open Green Space
Kennedy Park
2511 Sequoya Dr.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Kennedy Park:
- Multi-Age Playground
- Open Green Space
- Soccer Field
Linnwood Park
1501 Greenbush St.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at Linnwood Park:
- Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Tot and Multi-Age Playground
North Darby Park
14 Darby Lane
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at North Darby Park:
- Basketball Court
- Multi-Age Playground
- Open Green Space
SIA South Tipp Park
3rd and Fountain St.
Lafayette 47904
Amenities at South Tipp Park:
- 20-Foot Shelter
- Flower Beds and Shade Trees
- Sports Mister
- State of the Art Playground Equipment
Sterling Heights Park
610 Harrington Dr.
Lafayette 47909
Amenities at Sterling Heights Park:
- Flower Beds and Shade Trees
- Multi-Age Playground
- Open Green Space
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Swing
Stockton Park
307 Erie St.
Lafayette 47905
Amenities at Stockton Park:
- Drinking Fountain
- Picnic Shelter
- Spring-rider
- Swing
West Lafayette Parks
Happy Hollow Park
1301 Happy Hollow Rd
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Happy Hollow:
- Dog Park
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Footpath
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Play Field(s)
- Playground
- Public Art
- Rental Space
- Restrooms
- Trails
- Volleyball Court(s)
Cumberland Park
3065 N Salisbury St
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Cumberland Park:
- Basketball Court(s)
- Community Events
- Community Gardens
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Footpath
- Grill
- Nature Preserve
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Play Field(s)
- Playground
- Rental Space
- Restrooms
- Softball Field(s)
- Trails
Celery Bog Nature Area
1620 Lindberg Rd
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Celery Bog:
- Community Events
- Drinking Fountain
- Footpath
- Nature Center
- Nature Preserve
- Observation Deck(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Trails
George E. Lommel Park
2832 Wilshire Ave.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Lommel Park:
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Grill
- Little Free Library / Book Return
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Play Field(s)
- Playground
John R. Dennis Wellness Center
1101 Kalberer Rd.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Dennis Wellness Center:
- Basketball Court(s)
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Exercise Area
- Footpath
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Play Field(s)
- Playground
- Pool
- Rental Space
- Restrooms
- Trails
- Volleyball Court(s)
Lincoln Park
255 Lincoln St.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Lincoln Park:
- Drinking Fountain
- Grill
- Little Free Library / Book Return
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
Mascouten Park
1000 N. River Rd.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Mascouten Park:
- Boat Ramp
- Picnic Tables
Paula R. Woods Park
309 Lawn Ave.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Woods Park:
- Drinking Fountain
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
Peck-Trachtman Park
3335 Dubois St.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Peck-Trachtman Park:
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Play Field(s)
- Playground
Tapawingo Park
100 Tapawingo DR.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Tapawingo Park:
- Bridge
- Community Events
- Drinking Fountain
- Footpath
- Fountain
- Ice Skating Rink
- Observation Deck(s)
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Trails
Tommy Johnston Neighborhood Park
W. Wood St. and S. Chauncey Ave.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Johnston Park:
- Basketball Court(s)
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Exercise Area
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
Trailhead Park
Kalberer Rd. and Kent Ave.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Trailhead Park:
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Public Art
- Trails
University Farm Park
LaGrange St. and Hamilton St.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at University Farm Park:
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Play Field(s)
- Playground
Wabash Heritage Trail Side Park
306 N River Rd.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Wabash Heritage Trail Side Park:
- Observation Deck(s)
- Public Art
- Trails
Arni Cohen Softball Fields
3150 N. Salisbury St.
West Lafayette, 47906
Amenities at Cohen Softball Fields:
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Rental Space
- Restrooms
- Softball Field(s)
We hope this list playgrounds and parks in Greater Lafayette helps you find — or rediscover! — some fun places for your family to explore. Now get those kids out to play!
