Moncus Park · Lafayette, LA
Field Trips
An educational outdoor experience for schools and youth groups. Explore nature, learn about our park, and create lasting memories in the heart of Lafayette.
Field Trips at Moncus Park
Groups that arrive without a reservation will be turned away. If a date is unavailable in our system, the park has reached capacity for that day.
Field Trip Options
Choose the trip type that fits your group. All options require advance booking.
School year only. Self-guided open play — no staff programming included. Booking is still required, and bus parking must be selected during booking to be guaranteed.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, year-round. Staff-led educational programming with our Conservation Team. Teachers and chaperones riding the bus are not charged. Guests arriving in personal vehicles park at the standard $2/hour rate. A deposit is required at booking.
Summer & school breaks. Bus parking must be selected and paid at the time of booking. Capacity limits are strictly enforced during summer. Groups that are not booked or exceed their reserved capacity may be turned away.
Guided Field Trip Payment Details
For groups booking staff-led programming with our Conservation Team.
- A deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your date.
- Your remaining balance is automatically calculated by our booking system.
- Final payment may be made by check on the day of your visit. Payment must be received in full to participate.
- Any changes to student count must be communicated at least one week before your visit. Balances cannot be adjusted on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your visit.
All field trips must be booked in advance to help us manage park capacity, bus parking, staffing, and student safety. When playgrounds become overcrowded, the risk of accidents increases. Advance booking allows us to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every group.
If a date or time is unavailable in our booking system, the park has reached capacity for that day. We are unable to accept additional field trips once capacity is met due to bus parking limitations and playground safety concerns.
Yes, bus parking is very limited. All groups arriving by bus must book in advance and select the correct number of buses during booking. Field trips that do not book, select the wrong number of buses, or arrive outside their scheduled time may be turned away.
Arriving excessively early or late can disrupt other scheduled field trips and create overcrowding. Groups that arrive outside their scheduled window may not be accommodated and may be turned away.
Yes. Summer is one of our busiest seasons and capacity limits are strictly enforced to prevent overcrowded playgrounds and unsafe conditions. Trips that are not booked or exceed their reserved capacity may be turned away.
Learning Materials
Hands-on resources to enhance your field trip experience.
We offer a variety of educational resources — from scavenger hunts of the Arboretum, Park, Cajun Prairie, and Lake Reaux to environmental education materials about Heritage Oaks, Louisiana Irises, Park Trees, and more. Designed for students of all ages to learn about nature, conservation, and local ecosystems.
Email fieldtrips@moncuspark.org and a team member will get back to you
Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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