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Recreation Centers and Programs

The ten recreation centers of the Lafayette Parks and Recreation system serve as vital neighborhood components, linking residents of all demographics through classes, athletics and gatherings.

The recreation centers offer creative leisure programs to promote healthier lifestyles and enhance the quality of life for participants of all ages. Center leaders also work with local non-profit organizations to inform and educate citizens, and help to bring distinct groups together. But these facilities do not just serve as places of learning – fun happens here as well, with over 700,000 people participating in wedding receptions, graduation parties and dinners, family reunions, baby showers and sporting events.

Continuing an important tradition, over 1600 young people participated in the Summer Enrichment program this year. Enrollees, who pay a small fee for the program, enjoy a variety of workshops, field trips, recreational games, arts & crafts, and guest speakers.

Information on the Summer Enrichment Program. (calendar & fee schedule for 2011) **REVISED 5-9-11 @ 4 pm**

 

 

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LAFAYETTE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARMTENT RECREATION CENTERS

HOURS:  MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 3 PM TO 10 PM; SATURDAY - CONTACT EACH CENTER DIRECTLY

  • Girard Park Recreation Center
    500 Girard Park Drive
    Phone: (337) 291-8379
  • Bowles Activity Center
    120 Dawn Street
    Phone: (337) 291-8381
  • Comeaux Recreation Center
    411 W. Bluebird Drive
    Phone: (337) 291-8875
  • Domingue Recreation Center
    901 Mudd Avenue
    Phone: (337) 291-5558
  • Martin Luther King Recreation Center
    309 Cora Street
    Phone: (337) 291-5561
  • George Dupuis Recreation Center
    1212 E. Pont Des Mouton
    Phone: (337) 291-8377
  • Heymann Park Recreation Center
    1500 S. Orange Street
    Phone: (337) 291-5562
  • J. Carlton James Recreation Center
    710 Aster Drive
    Phone: (337) 291-8386
  • Thomas Park Recreation Center
    301 Geraldine Street
    Phone: (337) 291-5553
  • Robicheaux Recreation Center
    1919 Eraste Landry Road
    Phone: (337) 291-8885

 

Revenue Details

Though revenue growth was uneven (some areas grew, others lost) overall revenues were up by two percent in 2008.

Centers Revenues

Athletic Registrations/Summer Enrichment Program

$227,646

Recreation Center Rentals

$159,720

Swimming

$50,736

Campground

$50,236

Tennis

$33,260

Instructor Revenues

$51,939

Recreation Rental and Revenue Total

$573,537