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Moncus Park To Implement Paid Parking Model to Support Park Operations

August 12, 2022 No Comments

Moncus Park to implement paid parking model beginning Tuesday, August 16th, to support the Park’s ongoing operations and maintenance. Moncus Park, a nonprofit organization, is tasked with developing, maintaining, and operating the 100-acre greenspace formerly known as the “Horse Farm.” The Park operates independently from the Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Parks and Recreation Department and receives no city

Moncus Park embraces park conservancy model as nonprofit entity oversees operations

July 29, 2022 No Comments

BY AMANDA MCELFRESH The Moncus Park board members and leadership team are embracing a park conservancy model to provide continual funding for the operation and maintenance of the 100-acre property and assorted amenities on Johnston Street. Such conservancy models are used widely across the country at sites including Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Forest Park in St. Louis

Splish – Splashing Water Fun

July 6, 2022 No Comments

Summer’s here and the kids are loving the Our Lady of Lourdes’ Interactive Water Adventure (Splash Pad)! Here’s just a few reasons why you and your family should come and see it for yourself: Improve Mental Health Splash pads provide a place for kids to play and explore during the hot summer months when they need

Ochsner Playground, Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure Open at Moncus Park

June 24, 2022 No Comments

Moncus Park is thrilled to announce the opening of two features in the newly constructed play area: the Ochsner Lafayette General Playground and the Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure, beginning at noon on Saturday, June 11. Nestled under the oaks past the entrance to Moncus Park, these Louisiana-Themed play features include two fully accessible playgrounds

Bob and Sandy Giles to fund Large Dog Park

May 31, 2022 No Comments

Moncus Park is pleased to announce a generous pledge from Bob and Sandy Giles and Giles Automotive to fund the large dog park at Moncus Park!!! Bob Giles, community leader and Chairman/CEO of Giles Automotive, and his wife Sandy Giles, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Acadiana Animal Aid, united with the Pinhook Foundation to

Moncus Park hosts its annual fundraising gala, “An Evening Under the Oaks…Let the Celebration Begin” presented by First Horizon Bank

May 25, 2022 No Comments

Last Thursday, Moncus Park hosted its annual fundraising gala, “An Evening Under the Oaks…Let the Celebration Begin” presented by First Horizon Bank. The gala was the first in three years and celebrated the opening of the First Horizon Bank Amphitheater! Guests enjoyed dinner, cocktails, a live auction, and an evening of dancing with the On Call Band! We’d

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Moncus Park To Implement Paid Parking Model to Support Park Operations

Moncus Park embraces park conservancy model as nonprofit entity oversees operations

Splish – Splashing Water Fun

Ochsner Playground, Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure Open at Moncus Park

Bob and Sandy Giles to fund Large Dog Park

Moncus Park hosts its annual fundraising gala, “An Evening Under the Oaks…Let the Celebration Begin” presented by First Horizon Bank

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