Moncus Park breaks ground on the Veterans Memorial
May 11, 2021
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Moncus Park celebrated the groundbreaking of the Veterans Memorial. The Veterans Memorial at Moncus Park
RECENT UPDATES
Statement on the passing of Mr. Jim Moncus
May 11, 2021
We are deeply saddened to share that Moncus Park’s biggest supporter, Mr. Jim Moncus, passed away at the age of
Duplantis Design Group Selected to Design Team
May 11, 2021
Since breaking ground in 2018, Moncus Park has completed a new 4-acre lake, a great lawn, over two miles of
National Landscape Industry Recognizes Moncus Park
May 11, 2021
Moncus Park was recently featured in ProLandscaper USA South Magazine and we couldn’t be more proud to reminisce on “How One Community Created
Moncus Park Hoping for a Dazzling First Impression
May 11, 2021
Click here to read the full story from KATC’s Scott Brazda
“Sanctuary in the City”
May 11, 2021
“Creating Moncus Park has truly been a community effort—it’s a park for and by the community,” says Brooks. “These days,
Moncus Park Secures Funding for New Elements
May 11, 2021
Moncus Park, Acadiana’s newest greenspace, is set to open after the design and construction of several additional park elements. Moncus
IN THE NEWS
Community Programs
- Food Truck Fridays Return To Moncus Park | News | kadn.com
- Food Truck Friday Returns to Moncus Park March 3, 2023 (973thedawg.com)
- Community programs return to Moncus Park (klfy.com)
- This week at Moncus Park: Voices of Veterans, more (klfy.com)
- November Programs at Moncus Park | News | kadn.com
- Food Truck Friday Setting Up Under The Moncus Park Oaks With New Menu Items From ABG On Wheels | Video | kadn.com
- Moncus Park Food Truck Friday Night out (theadvertiser.com)
- Moncus Park hosting day party to celebrate summer and Food Truck Day (theadvertiser.com)
- Catching Up With Moncus Park: What’s Happening This Week | News | kadn.com
- Food Truck Fridays Special Edition Hosting Several Food Trucks. | News | kadn.com
- Check Out Moncus Park Events Honoring Black History Month | News | kadn.com
- Food Truck Fridays series kicks off at Moncus Park with Cravin’ Boudin (katc.com)
- Food Truck Fridays coming to Moncus Park; February will celebrate Black-owned businesses | Entertainment/Life | theadvocate.com
- Moncus Park announces Food Truck Fridays in February (katc.com)
- Lafayette gets first mini art gallery: It’s like a little free library, but for art
- Moncus Park Partners With Woman’s Foundation, Women Of Wisdom To Produce Women’s History Month Programming | Features | kadn.com
- Moncus Park Announces Women’s History Month Programs (999ktdy.com)
- Moncus Park announces Women’s History Month programming (katc.com)
- Pick up a hobby: Moncus Park offering free programs like yoga, dance, French lessons
- Moncus Park announces free classes (katc.com)
Recent Coverage
- Native Louisiana Iris Preservation Garden at Moncus Park | News | kadn.com
- Moncus Park in Lafayette to participate in Central Park partnership (theadvertiser.com)
- “Food Truck Friday” presented by Home Bank returns to moncus park (katc.com)
- Food Truck Friday Returns to Moncus Park March 3, 2023 (kpel965.com)
- J P MacFadyen, Executive Director of Moncus Park – Discover Lafayette
- Moncus Park Earns Gold Level Louisiana Certified Native Habitat | News | kadn.com
- Why Are Big Trees A Big Deal? Moncus Park Explains | News | kadn.com
- Volunteer opportunities near you in Acadiana, Baton Rouge and New Orleans | Louisiana Inspired | nola.com
- 2022 Civic Cup winner Lenny Lemoine helps create Moncus Park, AMIkids (theadvertiser.com)
- Moncus Park 2022 | Phase 2 Complete – Developing Lafayette
- Moncus Park announces name of “big hill” (klfy.com)
- Moncus Park renames hill in honor of family’s cystic fibrosis advocacy (theadvertiser.com)
- Veterans Memorial at Moncus Park | Video | kadn.com
- See photos from Opening ceremony for The Veterans Memorial at Moncus Park (theadvertiser.com)
- Photos: Opening Ceremony for Veterans Memorial at Moncus Park | Photos | theadvocate.com
- Louisiana Master Gardeners Team Up With Moncus Park To Help Educate Residents | News | kadn.com
- Savoy family treehouse opens at Moncus Park (katc.com)
- Moncus Park Treehouse is Now Open (999ktdy.com)
- Visiting Lafayette, Louisiana With Kids (thelafayettemom.com)
- With funding secure, Moncus Park’s large dog park could be finished by end of 2022 | Entertainment/Life | theadvocate.com
- Giles family to help expand dog area at Moncus Park (klfy.com)
- Have You Been To Moncus Park? Mark Hernandez Shares About The Variety of Plants You’ll Find On Your Visit | News | kadn.com
- Be A Part Of Keeping Moncus Park Beautiful, Become A Member! | News | kadn.com
- Moncus Park Update | February 2022 – Developing Lafayette
- Lion’s Club learns about Lafayette’s Moncus Park
- Want to visit Moncus Park’s Best Friends Bark Park? Starting March 14 you’ll need a permit | News | theadvocate.com
- Moncus Park Update | January 2022 – Developing Lafayette
- Moving Acadiana Forward: Moncus Park, A Month Later (klfy.com)
- Moncus Park releases information for visitors
- Moving Acadiana Forward – KLFY
- After Christmas and a years-long battle to preserve it, Moncus Park will open to public Jan. 1 | Entertainment/Life | theadvocate.com
Events
- Christmas in the Park Returns to Moncus Park | The Game | Southwest Louisiana’s Sports Station (1037thegame.com)
- Start Planning Your Christmas Activities With Moncus Park and Their Free Event, Christmas In The Park | News | kadn.com
- Christmas in the Park Returns to Lafayette’s Moncus Park (999ktdy.com)
- Christmas in the Park returns to Lafayette in Dec. (klfy.com)
- Christmas in the Park Returns to Moncus Park | The Game | Southwest Louisiana’s Sports Station (1037thegame.com)
- Voices For Veterans At Moncus Park Kicks Off Saturday | News | kadn.com
- Voices for Veterans Benefit Concert | Big 102.1 KYBG-FM (big1021.com)
- “Voices of Veterans” takes place in November (klfy.com)
- 2022 Halloween events around Acadiana (katc.com)
- Two Big Events Happening At Moncus Park | Features | kadn.com
- Summer Season At Moncus Park Is Heating Up, Here’s Some Of The Upcoming Events | News | kadn.com
- As Moncus Park amenities open and events begin, community support will be crucial for long term viability | Sponsored: Moncus Park | theadvocate.com
- Been to Moncus Park yet? Growing list of free events, classes aims to show public its possibilities | Entertainment/Life | theadvocate.com