Swimming
PARKS, ART, RECREATION, & CULTURE
Main Office Location: 500 Girard Park, Lafayette LA 70501
Main Office Hours: Monday- Friday, 8AM - 5PM
Main Office Phone: 337-291-8370
Interim Director: Brian McGrath
2026 PARC Swim Season
Season Starts June 1!
The 2026 swim season kicks off Monday, June 1, and we’re excited to reopen the Girard Park Pool for the first time since the pandemic. Join us for a fun and active summer at your local pools!
Pool Locations & Hours
NOTE: Public swimming pool hours are subject to change based on staffing availability and weather conditions. Please check with PARC staff for updates before your visit.
Martin Luther King Pool
- Opens: June 1
- Hours: Mon–Thurs, 3–7 PM
- Closes: August 6
- Address: 309 Cora St.
- Admission: free for children under 4 years old, $4 for ages 5-17, and $6 for ages 18+
Girard Park Pool
- Opens: June 1
- Hours: Mon–Thurs, 3–7 PM
- Closes: August 6
- Address: 500 Girard Park Dr.
- Admission: free for children under 4 years old, $4 for ages 5-17, and $6 for ages 18+
- Note: Opening date may shift depending on final repairs and safety checks.
Earl J. Chris Pool (Robicheaux Center)
- Address: 1919 Eraste Landry Rd.
- Operated by COLA (Champions of Lafayette Aquatics)
- Public swim + lessons available
- Contact: (337) 989-1800 and colaswim.org
Lifeguards
For lifeguard employment opportunities, click here.
Contact Us
Lafayette Consolidated Government
705 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
General Information/Questions Call: (337) 291-8200 or 311
info@lafayettela.gov
Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m
