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Lafayette LA Parks and Recreation Near Lafayette Gardens Apartments

  • Writer: Lafayette Gardens Apartments
    Lafayette Gardens Apartments
  • Apr 30
  • 8 min read

Updated: May 4


Parks and Recreation in Lafayette LA - Featuring Cypress Lake Park - Beautiful pond at University of Lafayette - 15 minutes from Lafayette Gardens Apartments - Pet friendly - 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 1 bedroom apartments in Lafayette LA

Written on behalf of Lafayette Gardens Apartments - Apartments for rent in Lafayette LA


Living at Lafayette Gardens Apartments means enjoying all the benefits of a vibrant city, including access to some of the most scenic parks in the area. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by nature, take part in sports, or just relax with your loved ones, Lafayette's parks have something for everyone. Our community is just minutes away from these fantastic outdoor spaces.

1. Acadiana Park

Location: 1005 E. Alexander Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 117 Acres

  • Open Play Area

  • Lighted Tennis Courts

  • Soccer Fields

  • Basketball Courts

  • Backstop Ball Diamond

  • Covered Picnic Area with Grills

  • Restrooms & Water Fountain

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Campground

  • 36-hole Disc Golf Course

  • Jogging Trail & Walking Track

  • Outdoor Fitness Equipment

  • Bike/Mountain Bike Trails

  • Nature Trail & Nature Station

  • Historical or Commemorative Markers

Whether you’re enjoying a picnic or challenging yourself on the 36-hole disc golf course, Acadiana Park offers an ideal location for outdoor fun.

2. Beaullieu Park

Location: 410 W. West Bluebird Drive, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 29 Acres

  • Comeaux Recreation Center

  • Soccer Fields

  • Lighted Ball Fields

  • Batting Cages

  • Dog Park with Pavilion

  • Walking Track

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Restrooms & Water Fountain

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Pickleball Courts with Lighting

Beaullieu Park is perfect for families, offering recreational sports fields, a dog park, and lighted pickleball courts. It’s a go-to spot for outdoor sports enthusiasts and families.

3. Beaver Park

Location: 500 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 70 Acres

  • Tennis Center with Lighted Clay Courts

  • Ball Parks

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Large Pavilion (Reservations Required)

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Fishing Pond with Pier & Boat Ramp

  • Historical or Commemorative Markers

  • Restrooms & Water Fountains

With a fishing pond, clay tennis courts, and large pavilions for gatherings, Beaver Park offers a variety of activities for everyone.

4. Broadmoor Park

Location: 605 Broadmoor Boulevard, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 8 Acres

  • Lighted Ball Fields

  • Children’s Playground

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Restrooms & Water Fountains

Broadmoor Park is a quiet park with all the essentials for a relaxed day outdoors. Perfect for families, sports lovers, or anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.

5. Chargois Park

Location: 321 Guilbeau Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 10 Acres

  • Open Play Area

  • Tennis Courts

  • Soccer Fields

  • Basketball Courts

  • Ball Fields

  • Walking Track

  • Outdoor Fitness Equipment

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Restrooms & Water Fountain

  • Historic or Commemorative Markers

From soccer fields to tennis courts, Chargois Park is an excellent spot for outdoor sports and family activities.

6. City Park

Location: 901 Mudd Avenue, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 104 Acres

  • Domingue Recreation Center

  • 18-Hole Municipal Golf Course and Clubhouse

  • Mouton Swimming Pool & Bath House

  • Clark Field (Lighted Football & Soccer Stadium)

  • Basketball Courts

  • Backstop Ball Diamond

  • Picnic Areas

  • Children’s Playground

As one of the larger parks in Lafayette, City Park offers something for everyone, from golf to swimming and sports.

7. Dalton "Pee Wee" LeBlanc Park

Location: 2036 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 5 Acres

  • Basketball Courts

  • Backstop Ball Diamond

  • Covered Picnic Area

  • Children’s Playground

Dalton LeBlanc Park is perfect for a quick stop with its basketball courts, picnic areas, and playground for the little ones.

8. Girard Park

Location: 500 Girard Park Drive, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 33 Acres

  • 1.25 Mile Jogging Trail

  • Covered Pavilion with Restrooms & Grill (Reservations Required)

  • Tennis Courts

  • Hitting Wall

  • Basketball Courts

  • Playground for Physically & Mentally Challenged Children

  • 9-Hole Disc Golf Course

  • Fishing Pond

  • Natural Wildlife

  • Children’s Splash Pad

  • Fitness Equipment

With its wide range of features, including a splash pad and disc golf course, Girard Park is great for people of all ages.

9. Graham Brown Memorial Park

Location: 1234 E. Pont des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • Four Tournament-Level Baseball/Softball Fields

  • New LED Lighting

  • Batting Cages

  • Two Playgrounds

  • Basketball Court

  • Practice/Tee Ball Field

Perfect for sports lovers, Graham Brown Memorial Park offers fields and amenities for various recreational activities.

10. Heymann Park

Location: 1500 South Orange Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 28 Acres

  • 0.5-Mile Jogging Trail

  • Lighted Tennis Courts

  • Baseball/Softball Field

  • Basketball Courts

  • 18-Hole Disc Golf Course

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Children’s Playground

  • Large Pavilion (Available By Reservation Only)

For a day of sports or relaxation, Heymann Park is the ideal spot, featuring a disc golf course, tennis courts, and baseball fields.

11. I. R. "Bud" Chalmers Park

Location: 2129 North University, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 182 Acres

  • The Wetlands Golf Course and Driving Range

  • Clubhouse with Snack Bar

  • Pro Shop

  • Cart & Club Rentals

For golf enthusiasts, I. R. "Bud" Chalmers Park offers an amazing experience with its Wetlands Golf Course. Whether you're looking to hit the driving range or play a round, this park is perfect for a relaxing day outdoors.


12. Otto Broussard Memorial Park (Southside Regional Park)

Location: 221 La Neuville Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 222 Acres

  • Fabacher Field Baseball Complex

  • Public Library at Fabacher Field

  • Pond with Fishing Pier

  • Soccer Fields

  • Les Vieux Chenes 18-Hole Golf Course

  • Pavilions

  • Playground

  • Restrooms

Southside Regional Park is a large park offering a soccer complex, fishing pond, and public library. It’s the perfect destination for families, sports fans, and those who enjoy a day by the water.

13. J.W. James Playground

Location: 1001 Hopkins Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 4 Acres

  • Open Play Area

  • Basketball Courts

  • Backstop Ball Diamond

  • Children’s Playground

  • Covered Picnic Areas with Grills

  • Restrooms

  • Water Fountain

J.W. James Playground offers a perfect family-friendly environment with basketball courts, playgrounds, and covered picnic areas for outdoor relaxation.

14. Judice Park

Location: 500 Golden Grain Road, Duson, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 22 Acres

  • Tennis Courts

  • Basketball Courts

  • Soccer Fields

  • Lighted Ball Fields

  • Batting Cages

  • Jogging Trail

  • Children’s Playground

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Restrooms

Judice Park provides something for everyone: whether you're a sports enthusiast, nature lover, or simply looking for a place to relax, this park offers it all.

15. Lil Woods Playground

Location: 200 Ile Copales Avenue, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 3 Acres

  • Basketball Courts

  • Picnic Areas

  • Swing Set

This small but charming park is perfect for a relaxing afternoon or a fun day with kids. Lil Woods Playground has basketball courts, picnic areas, and a swing set to enjoy.

16. Moore Park

Location: 250 Couret Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 130 Acres

  • Soccer Complex (24 Fields)

  • Lighted Softball Fields

  • Lighted Youth Football Field

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Walking Path

  • Go-Kart/Motor Track

  • Children’s Playground

  • Fishing Pond and Pier

  • Restrooms

Moore Park is the place to be for sports lovers, offering soccer fields, softball fields, and even a go-kart track. It’s the perfect spot for family fun and outdoor activities.

17. Mouton Playground

Location: 803 Center Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 6 Acres

  • Open Play Area

  • Tennis Courts

  • Basketball Courts

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Covered Picnic Areas with Grills

  • Restrooms

  • Water Fountain

For families with young children, Mouton Playground is a great place to spend the day. With a playground, basketball courts, and picnic areas, it’s perfect for a family outing.

18. Neyland Park

Location: 1919 Eraste Landry Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 30 Acres

  • Robicheaux Recreation Center

  • Earl J. Chris Olympic-Size Heated Indoor Pool

  • Basketball Court

  • Lighted Ball Fields

  • Batting Cages

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Covered Picnic Areas with Grills

  • Restrooms

  • Historic or Commemorative Markers

Neyland Park is great for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. With its indoor pool, lighted ball fields, and picnic areas, it’s a favorite for sports and family gatherings.

19. Eraste Landry (Oaklawn) Playground

Location: 1000 Jeanne Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 7 Acres

  • Baseball Backstops

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Benches

  • Open Play Area

  • Covered Picnic Areas with Grills

  • Restrooms

  • Water Fountain

For a quieter park experience, Eraste Landry Playground is the ideal spot. It offers baseball backstops, playgrounds, and picnic areas perfect for family gatherings.

20. Pa Davis Park

Location: 120 Dawn Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 30 Acres

  • Bowles Activity Center

  • 1-Mile Jogging Trail

  • Rental Pavilion

  • Lighted Soccer Field

  • Basketball Courts

  • Children’s Playground

  • 18-Hole Disc Golf Course

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Restrooms

Pa Davis Park has a little bit of everything, from soccer fields and a disc golf course to a jogging trail and a playground. It's a great place for fitness, sports, and family time.

21. Parc de Lafayette

Location: 539 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 0.5 Acres

  • Small Bandstand

  • Waterfall Fountain with Small Pool

  • Benches

  • Commemorative Markers

Parc de Lafayette is a charming park perfect for a quick stop, offering a peaceful ambiance with its waterfall fountain and bandstand. Ideal for those looking for a quiet escape in the city.

22. Picard Park

Location: 130 Park Drive, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 24 Acres

  • BMX Track

  • Tennis Courts

  • Ball Parks

  • Lighted Fields

  • T-Ball

  • Lighted Outdoor Basketball Court

  • 0.5-Mile Jogging Trail

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Covered Picnic Areas

  • Restrooms

For sports lovers, Picard Park offers everything from a BMX track to tennis courts and ball parks. It’s a great park for both athletes and families.

23. St. Anthony Playground

Location: 501 Helen Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 2 Acres

  • Basketball Courts

  • Covered Picnic Areas with Grills

  • Restrooms

  • Water Fountain

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

St. Anthony Playground is a small but vibrant park, ideal for those looking for a quick visit with its basketball courts and playgrounds for kids.

24. Thomas Park

Location: 300 Geraldine Street, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 18 Acres

  • Thomas Park Recreation Center

  • 0.6-Mile Jogging Path

  • Tennis Clubhouse (Lessons by Appointment)

  • Lighted Tennis Courts

  • Hitting Wall

  • Basketball Court

  • Soccer Fields

  • Ball Parks

  • Children’s Playground

  • Skate Park

Thomas Park offers a mix of recreational options, including a skate park, soccer fields, and tennis courts. It's perfect for those looking to stay active and enjoy outdoor sports.

25. Veteran’s Park

Location: 200 Feu Follet Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-8374
Park Features:

  • 6 Acres

  • Veteran’s Wall Naming All Deceased Acadiana Veterans Who Served in Vietnam

  • Pavilion

  • Natural Wildlife

  • Covered Picnic Areas with Grills

  • Restrooms

  • Water Fountain

  • Children’s Playground with Baby Equipment

  • Fishing Pond

  • Historical or Commemorative Markers

Veteran’s Park offers a peaceful environment with a fishing pond and a commemorative wall. It's a beautiful space for reflection and outdoor fun.




Our pet-friendly apartments in Lafayette, LA, are perfect for those who have furry companions. Living at Lafayette Gardens Apartments means you’ll have easy access to on-site dog parks, in addition to recreational, nature preserves, and historic parks like Acadiana Park and Girard Park, and many other pet-friendly activities.










Living Near Nature!

Why Choose Lafayette Gardens Apartments

For those searching for apartments in Lafayette, LA, our family and pet-friendly apartment community offers a prime location just minutes from these beautiful parks. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active day of sports, Lafayette, Louisiana, offers ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.


Lafayette Gardens Apartments provides 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 1 bedroom apartments in Lafayette, LA, and more, just steps away from shopping, dining, parks, and recreation. Take advantage of our convenient location near everything Lafayette has to offer, including easy access to outdoor spaces and recreational activities.

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