OUR STORY

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. 

OUR WORK

COMMUNITY & BELONGING

Moncus Park’s unwavering commitment to community connection serves as the foundation of its mission, creating a vibrant and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can come together to forge meaningful bonds and lasting memories.

Through a diverse array of activities and initiatives, Moncus Park continually nurtures a sense of unity, weaving the threads of community tighter within its lush green landscape.

ENVIRONMENT & NATURE

Moncus Park is dedicated to protecting and nurturing the natural beauty and historical richness of this 100-acre greenspace.

With sustainable features and beautiful native foliage that creates habitats and nourishment for native wildlife, this park is good for the environment and good for you! 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

At Moncus Park, we believe that true well-being flourishes in harmony with nature. Our 100-acre greenspace is more than just a park—it’s a sanctuary dedicated to nurturing the holistic health of our community. Here, families and individuals can immerse themselves in the restorative power of nature, engage in physical activities that invigorate the body, find moments of tranquility that refresh the mind, and forge deeper connections with the natural world and each other.

AWARDS

Green Design (Sustainability Award) – United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Louisiana Chapter, 2022

Outstanding Park/Facility Design Award – Louisiana Recreation and Park Association (LRPA), Architect: Design Workshop, 2022

A Merit Award (General Design: Built Work) for Moncus Park Play Area – Louisiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (LCASLA), Architect: Duplantis Design Group, 2022

Great Places Award – Louisiana Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA LA), 2023

Attraction of the Year – Lafayette Travel, 2024

PARK SUPPORTERS