VISIT MONCUS PARK

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Hours of Operation

Moncus Park is open seven days a week.

The Park is open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Play Area is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for summer hours. The Water Adventure is closed 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday for cleaning.

All unimproved & unlit areas are open from sunrise to sunset.

For Park alerts and closures visit www.moncuspark.org/alerts.

Amenities and Features

• Veterans Memorial
• Ochsner Playground
• Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure
• Savoy Family Treehouse
• Giles Automotive Family Small Dog Park
• Lake Reaux
• Ochsner Pathway to Health
• Orlando Mountain (highest point in Lafayette)
• Walking Trails, including 1 mile loop
• Fishing Pier
• First Horizon Amphitheater
• LPTFA Outdoor Classroom
• Wetland Boardwalks
• Restrooms

Rules and Guidelines

We post all rules, regulations and miscellaneous information you may need to know before visiting.

Park Map

Moncus Park Parking Information

Parking Rates and Details:

Rate per Hour: $2.00
Visits Under 30 Minutes: Free
Maximum Rate per Day: $10.00
Lost Ticket per Day: $10.00
Mondays: Free for all visitors

Sales tax is included in all parking rates. Credit cards ONLY at this time.

Handicap parking and ADA-accessible pathways are available.

Friends of Moncus Park, our membership program participants, enjoy exclusive parking perks. Discover more at www.moncuspark.org/membership.
Volunteers, programming partners, and those visiting at Moncus Park’s request will receive validated complimentary parking during scheduled appointments.

Supporting Moncus Park:
Your paid parking directly contributes to the upkeep of the Park’s facilities, amenities, and the numerous free offerings, daily programs, and community events we proudly provide.

Parking Rates by Duration:
Mondays: Free
0-30 minutes: Free
31-60 minutes: $2
61-120 minutes: $4
121-180 minutes: $6
181-240 minutes: $8
241-300 minutes: $10

Shuttles

Moncus Park offers FREE SHUTTLE RIDES from Blackham Coliseum to on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Park visitors wishing to use this convenient shuttle option can park at Blackham Coliseum’s Cabbage Patch Lot and take a free, fast shuttle to Moncus Park.

Fishing

Thanks to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, our 4-acre wetland pond is fully stocked! Fishing is encouraged, and we have a catch-and-release policy. If you’re 18 or older, you must have a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters.

Bus / RV Parking

We can accommodate Bus and RV parking in our overflow lot beyond the parking lot. To let us know when you plan to visit, call our office at (337) 500-1177 Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. There is no paid parking requirement for School Bus or RV Parking.

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