Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture - PARC

06/16/2026

⚠️ Picard Park is serving as a sandbag distribution site for Lafayette Parish residents ahead of the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding this week.

Please note that sandbag stations are self-bagging. Residents should bring their own shovel and manpower. For assistance filling or loading sandbags, call 311.

Please stay weather-aware and follow Lafayette Consolidated Government for the latest updates and information. For more information, visit lafayettela.gov/sandbags

🌧️NEED SANDBAGS?

With the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding this week, Lafayette Parish residents can pick up sandbags at the following locations:

📍 LCG Compost Facility
📍 Picard Park

All locations are self-bagging. Residents should bring their own shovel and manpower. Need assistance filling or loading sandbags? Call:📞 311

Sandbag Limits:
• Maximum of 20 sandbags per household

Stay weather-aware and follow Lafayette Consolidated Government for updates. Learn more: lafayettela.gov/SANDBAGS

06/08/2026

Monique Blanco Boulet Lafayette Parish Mayor-President has named Byron Starks, M.Ed., as the next Director of Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture - PARC.

Following an extensive search and selection process, Starks brings more than 30 years of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, athletics, and community development. A Louisiana native and UL Lafayette Hall of Famer, he has dedicated his career to building programs that strengthen youth development, expand opportunity, and enhance community wellness across Acadiana.

In his new role, Starks will oversee PARC and work to expand access to parks, recreation, arts, and cultural programming that support a healthier, more connected quality of life for residents of Lafayette. He officially assumes the position in July 2026.

Please join us in welcoming Byron Starks to this leadership role.

06/02/2026

⛳️ Lafayette PARC’s Summer Golf Pass is back for its third year!

Junior and senior high school students can enjoy unlimited play all summer long at all three LCG-owned golf courses for just $150 + tax from June 1 – August 31, 2026.

🏌️ Courses included:
• Jay & Lionel Hebert Municipal Golf Course
• Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course
• The Wetlands Golf Course

Students must present a valid school-issued ID and be in golf attire. Tee times are subject to availability and can be booked up to 48 hours in advance.

For tee times and additional information, contact your preferred course directly. For more information about our golf courses and the program, visit lafayettela.gov/golf

05/23/2026

Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture - PARC summer programming is underway across Lafayette Parish ☀️

From camps and recreation activities to facility updates and community events, LafayetteNOW helps families stay connected to everything happening this summer.

By subscribing to PARC alerts, you can receive updates tailored specifically to parks and recreation programming happening across the parish.

Don’t miss important announcements, registration reminders, and summer fun all season long.

➡️ Sign up now: Text
“JOIN LFTALERT” to 58339
📍 More info: lafayettela.gov/alert

05/21/2026

☀️ Lafayette PARC’s Therapeutic Recreation Summer Schedule is here!

This summer, participants will explore parks, attractions, and community spaces across Lafayette while building friendships, social skills, confidence, and new experiences through inclusive recreation.

📍 Planned outings include:
Thomas Park, Zoosiana, Moncus Park, Acadiana Park Nature Station, Robicheaux Recreation Center, Topgolf in Lafayette, Acadiana Lanes, and Vermilionville.

🗓 Thursdays | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
June 4 – July 30

Lafayette PARC’s Therapeutic Recreation Program provides recreational and leisure opportunities for post-secondary teens and adults with developmental disabilities, helping participants stay active, connected, and engaged in the community.

Regular programming resumes in August!

05/20/2026

Congratulations to this year’s PARC Coca-Cola Scholarship recipients! 🎓👏

These outstanding students were selected not only for their academic achievement and strong GPAs, but also for the time, dedication, and leadership they’ve shown through PARC programs over the years.

We also want to extend a special thank you to the Lafayette Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for partnering with PARC to help invest in the future of our community’s youth through this scholarship opportunity. Support like this helps recognize and encourage the next generation of leaders both inside and outside the classroom.

At Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture - PARC, our programs are about more than recreation — they help build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and opportunities for young people throughout our community. We are proud to support and celebrate students who continue to excel academically while staying active in the programs that help shape Lafayette’s future.

Congratulations again to our scholarship winners, Christian and Reagon, and thank you for representing the positive impact of PARC programs so well! 💙

05/15/2026

🚨 Recreation Center Closure & Program Cancellation Notice 🚨

Several Lafayette PARCs recreation centers will serve as polling locations for Election Day and will be closed to regular activities on Saturday, May 16.

The following centers have been reserved for voting:
📍 Comeaux Recreation Center
📍 Domingue Recreation Center
📍 Heymann Recreation Center
📍 MLK Recreation Center
📍 Thomas Recreation Center

In preparation for polling setup, the following programs at Thomas Recreation Center will also be canceled on Friday, May 15:

• Tae Kwon Do | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Fencing | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Pickleball | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

05/05/2026

National Tennis Month is here — and Lafayette is celebrating with FREE Middle School Tennis Days at Beaver Park Tennis Center 🎾

As part of the launch of the Louisiana Youth School Tennis League – Lafayette Parish Division, we’re inviting all Lafayette Parish students in grades 6–8 to come out, try tennis, and be part of building something new for our community.

This initiative is a partnership between Lafayette Consolidated Government and Lafayette Parish School System, focused on expanding access to tennis in schools and creating the first parish-wide middle school tennis league open to both public and private schools.

🗓️ Upcoming FREE Tennis Days:
• May 9 · 2:00–3:30 PM
• May 17 · 1:00–2:30 PM

No experience needed. No equipment needed. No cost. Racquets and balls will be provided—just show up ready to play.

👉 Register today at https://bit.ly/3OYkGuW

05/04/2026

You have until this FRIDAY to take our survey for PARC Strategic Planning. This survey will help us understand what YOU want to change about your parks and facilities.

Take the survey and be a part of building a stronger parks system!

Help shape the future of parks and rec in Lafayette 🌳

LCG is launching a parish-wide planning effort, and your input will directly guide how parks are improved, maintained, and programmed over the next five years. Take the survey by May 8 and be part of building a stronger parks system that supports a better way of life for everyone.

🔗 Take the survey: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=RRsSSTXTVsRsPsPsP&lang=0

04/26/2026

Don't forget to make your voices heard by participating in our PARC Strategic Growth Plan Survey. Deadline to send in your recommendations is May 8th!

Help shape the future of parks and rec in Lafayette 🌳

LCG is launching a parish-wide planning effort, and your input will directly guide how parks are improved, maintained, and programmed over the next five years. Take the survey by May 8 and be part of building a stronger parks system that supports a better way of life for everyone.

🔗 Take the survey: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=RRsSSTXTVsRsPsPsP&lang=0