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 for community engagement.

For 100 years, this space belonged to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and was used for agricultural education purposes. In 2005, while under threat of commercial development, a community-wide campaign to “Save the Horse Farm” allowed this property to be purchased from the university to turn it into a world-class park. In 2018, the “Horse Farm” now named Moncus Park, signed a 100-year lease with the city of Lafayette as a promise to develop, maintain, and operate this incredible piece of land. 

Today, Moncus Park is not just a park — it’s a regional asset, tourist attraction, and economic generator with an impact on the economic, environmental, cultural, physical, and mental health of Acadiana and its residents — all made possible through community support.

From cultivating native landscapes and disposing of trash to planning and hosting community programs, we’re tasked with handling every detail of the Park’s care — and none of it is possible without you. Your donations, membership, and stewardship allow this quintessential greenspace to thrive.