Book Your Event
100 acres of oaks and open green space, right in the middle of Lafayette. Whatever you're celebrating, we've got a spot for it.
Say Yes to Moncus Park
Say I do surrounded by century-old oaks. Choose from five outdoor ceremony settings, then celebrate under the Doerle Pavilion with room for 300+ guests. Ceremony-only or full ceremony and reception packages, all handled with our dedicated events team.
Children's Birthday Parties
Private zones in the Play Area, right next to the playground, splash pad, and treehouse. Four-hour rentals come with tables, signage, and a roped-off area. Bring your own food and decorations.
Private Events
Reserve a designated zone in the park for your personal gathering. Each space is roped off so your group has room to spread out and celebrate.
Great For- Baby and bridal showers
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Graduation and retirement celebrations
Corporate Events
Bring your team to Moncus Park. The Paul A. Doerle Sr. Farmers Market Pavilion and b1BANK Backyard are ready for whatever you have in mind, celebrating a win, kicking off a new quarter, or just getting everyone outside for a reset. Furniture's included, parking is reserved for your group, and our team handles the details so the day feels easy.
Corporate Event Package
- 4-hour event rental, plus dedicated setup and cleanup time
- Exclusive access to the Doerle Pavilion + b1BANK Backyard
- Included pavilion furniture
- 200 white folding chairs and 25 six-foot white folding tables
- Private event signage
- Access for approved, permitted vendors
Guided Retreat Package
- 1-hour park tour, educational hike, or service-based project led by our conservation or grounds team
- 4-hour event rental, plus dedicated setup and cleanup time
- Exclusive access to the Doerle Pavilion + b1BANK Backyard
- Included pavilion furniture
- 200 white folding chairs and 25 six-foot white folding tables
- Private event signage
- Access for approved, permitted vendors
Community Events
Big public or ticketed gatherings, festivals, concerts, markets, and charity events. We can size the space to fit your crowd.
Field Trips
An outdoor learning day for schools and youth groups. Kids get to explore nature, learn about the park, and make some memories while they're at it.
Locations
From an intimate ceremony under century-old oaks to a reception for 300+ guests, here are the spaces you can book.
Paul A. Doerle Sr. Farmers Market Pavilion
Capacity: 300+
Our covered venue set among the oaks. Includes adjacent space that can be used for a ceremony.
Outdoor Ceremony Areas
Five settings to choose from, each a short walk from the Pavilion.
Blakewood Oaks
Oak Allee
Meditation Garden
Picnic Lawn
Amphitheater
Submit an Event Inquiry
Tell us about your event and our team will follow up on availability and pricing. Please submit at least 30 days before your event date.
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What to Expect
A few things that make booking with us easy.
Dedicated Events Team
One point of contact to help you plan, from your first inquiry to the day of your event.
Space for Any Size Group
Small private zones for a birthday, or the full pavilion for a festival crowd.
Approved Vendor List
Food, drink, and rental partners we already know and trust, so you're not starting from scratch.
Historic Oaks as Your Backdrop
You won't find another venue in Lafayette with a setting quite like ours.
Event Rental Partners
Trusted and approved vendors for your Moncus Park event.
Exclusive Vendors
Hosts may only use the companies below within their approved service categories on park grounds. Food and alcohol services must come from our approved vendor list, provided when you inquire or book.
Events Policy
A few rules that keep the park welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
Reservations Required
- All formal events need a reservation. No formal event can happen in the park without one.
- Any gathering of more than 10 people needs a reservation, even if it's informal.
- Reserving a specific space, or asking others to leave an area, isn't allowed without an approved private event reservation.
No Selling or Commercial Use Without a Reservation
Moncus Park can't be used to sell goods, services, or space without a booked reservation, including:
- Selling picnic setups or experiences
- Fitness classes or sessions
- Photography mini sessions or other paid, advertised photo services
Informal Picnics
Casual, personal picnics are always welcome. Picnics sold or arranged by a third-party business count as commercial activity and need a reservation.
Photography
- Single-family photoshoots are welcome without a reservation.
- Multi-family sessions and advertised "mini sessions" need a private event reservation.
Props, Decor & Equipment
Props, decor, tables, chairs, and other equipment can't come into the park without a private event reservation.
Advertising
Nothing can be advertised as taking place at Moncus Park unless it's tied to an approved private event reservation.
Vendors
- Only vendors on Moncus Park's approved vendor list may operate in the park.
- Vendors can't attend or work an event unless that event has been officially booked through Moncus Park.
