Moncus Park cultivates connections to enrich lives and strengthen community through nature. Guided by this mission, the Park is committed to sustainability efforts and provides activities and events that invite community engagement.

For more than a century, this land belonged to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where it served as a place for agricultural education. In 2005, when the property faced the threat of commercial development, a community-wide effort to “Save the Horse Farm” brought neighbors, leaders, and advocates together to protect this special place. That collective action allowed the land to be purchased and preserved for public use. In 2018, the Horse Farm, now known as Moncus Park, entered into a 100-year lease with the City of Lafayette. Today, the Park is operated by a nonprofit park conservancy, independently responsible for its care, programming, and long-term stewardship.

Today, Moncus Park is more than a park. It is a regional asset, a destination for visitors, and a driver of economic, environmental, cultural, physical, and mental well-being across Acadiana. Its impact is felt not only in the landscape, but in the everyday experiences of the people who gather here.

From restoring native landscapes and managing daily operations to planning and hosting community programs, every detail of the Park’s care is thoughtfully stewarded. None of it happens without you. As a nonprofit, Moncus Park relies on community support through donations, memberships, and stewardship to sustain this shared greenspace and ensure it continues to grow, welcome, and thrive for generations to come.