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Please join us for the 2019 Clean Sweep. This event will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Check in for the event will be held at Columbian Park in the shelter near Tropicanoe Cove. We will provide a map of an area for you and yo...
Pride, Progress and Purpose – these are the defining elements of our city. Hometown PRIDE is evident through the many outstanding celebrations and collaborations in our community. Our PROGRESS is measured by how we attract new business, maintain and grow ...
Purdue University's Sesquicentennial celebration is a time to reintroduce Purdue's people - past, present, and future - to the world. It's a time to redefine the scope of land-grant universities and challenge global leaders to take GIANT LEAPS in solving ...
When the State of Indiana relinquished US 52 to the City of Lafayette in 2014, these dreamers joined forces to plan the renovation of a segment of Sagamore Parkway from Schuyler Avenue to Main Street. The goals of efficiently moving traffic, improving dra...
Transformation is key to a vital community. People and places must work together to cultivate change and in doing so create and inspire experiences that exceed expectations. The announcement this week of the new $16 million multi-purpose sports stadium pl...
City of Lafayette Reconfiguring Sanitation Routes
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – January 7, 2019 – The Lafayette Sanitation Department will be reorganizing its sanitation routes beginning February 4, 2019, in order to bring routes into balance and offer the most eff...
Bowen Engineering will be installing waterline, storm structures/pipe, a new underground holding tank for groundwater, and restoration in preparation for the new Loeb Stadium Project. The project has an expected duration of 6-7 months. Please allow for ex...
The award, for work done on Brown Street in downtown Lafayette, was presented at the annual INASFM conference held September 5-7, 2018 in Evansville, Indiana.
The Brown Street project is a great example of how Lafayette Renew exemplifies the attributes of ...
The parking lot immediately west of City Hall will be closed permanently on Monday, October 1, 2018 to accommodate construction of the Star City Crossing building, a mixed-use project development. The design of this private commercial development includes...
In an ongoing effort to offer improved convenience and efficiency, the City’s water, sewer, stormwater and irrigation customers are now able to pay with a credit card or an electronic check and to self-enroll in electronic fund transfer (EFT) for automati...
In 2017, under the direction of Chief Flannelly, the Community Outreach and Crime Prevention Unit created a podcast, a digital audio series available for download by the Lafayette community. Hosted by Lt. Brian Gossard and Sgt. Scott Galloway, t...
Nextdoor is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free.
Thousands of neighborhoods are already usi...
2017 Pierce Impel Fire Apparatus - Engine 9
2016 Marion Rescue Fire Apparatus - Squad 7
The 2015-2016 Jeff Cadet Class will graduate on May 17th.
Pictured left to right:Ryan ThomaCody RobyMatthew PetersJohn EasonCaleb HuffordJared Lohmeyer
Our Fire Prevention Office was named the 2013 Fire Prevention Bureau of the Year by the Fire Inspector’s Association of Indiana.
The Battalion Chiefs hosted an awards banquet to acknowledge members with awards and unit citations for their performance under duress.
Members of the department were presented with Unit Citations and Lifesaving medals for incidents in which they rescued and resuscitated 2 citizens from fires.
On April 28, 2015, Captain Randy Evans was promoted to Assistant Chief of Special Operations. Lieutenant Toby Frost was promoted to Captain, and Firefighter Bob McCord was promoted to Lieutenant.
Largest division of the department that is responsible for emergency medical services, fire suppression, mitigation of disasters, and rescue activities
Giving high school students the opportunity to be exposed to the fire service as a career option.
Come join us for the Fire Prevention Show the week of October 5th-8th at the Jefferson High School Auditorium.
A brand new Loeb Stadium is coming to Columbian Park. The current stadium was built in 1940 and is the home field for Lafayette Jefferson High School baseball, American Legion baseball, the Colt World Series, and Prospect League team, Lafayette Aviators. ...
A new, mat-racer slide is coming to Lafayette’s Tropicanoe Cove Family Aquatic Center. The slide will be 44-feet tall, and will be installed within the Aquatics Center on the side closest to Loeb Stadium.
The new slide will stand six-feet taller ...
The ultimate cardio-kickboxing experience, Turbo Kick LIVE is perfect for the beginner and elite fitness enthusiast alike! This fat-burning workout combines cardio kickboxing with body-sculpting HIIT moves choreographed to the hottest music mixes. Get lea...
The City of Lafayette is hosting it's 2nd annual Blood Drive at McAllister Recreation Center on Monday, May 6 from 11:00am-5:00pm. To schedule an appointment, click on the "Additional Information" button below.
The McAllister Center offers children ages 4-5 an opportunity to familiarize themselves with sports through the Sporties for Shorties program. The program was designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of soccer, t-ball, flag football, and bas...
The Junior Counselor program is designed to give 13 & 14 year olds practical, hands-on, work experience in a day camp setting. Junior Counselors will work hand in hand with the McAllister Summer Camp staff to ensure that campers have a fun, safe, and ...
McAllister Recreation Center offers kids a chance to be active during summer break. Campers visit the department's aquatic facilities and other parks throughout the city. Other activities include movies, bowling, and nature field trips. Summer camp is off...
LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION DEDICATES NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS AT MCCAW PARK
LAFAYETTE, IN –SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 – The City of Lafayette and Lafayette Parks and Recreation held a dedication ceremony today for the new pickleball courts at ...
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Lafayette Police Department
20 N. 6th Street
Lafayette, Indiana 47901
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lt. Brian Phillips
November 27, 2018 blphillips@lafayette.in.gov
(765) 807-1224
Lafayette Police Robbery Investigation
On November 23, 2018 at approxima...
Join us Sunday, April 21st from 1:00-4:00pm for an Earth Day EGG-stravaganza! Free kids activities, a mystery egg scavenger hunt, games, facepainting, and a special appearance by the juggling stilt walkers from the Cincinnati Circus. W...
The Zoo opens for the 2019 season on April 20th! Spring hours are 10:00am-4:30pm daily. The Columbian Park Express will begin service daily (weather permitting). Tickets are available in the Zoo Gift Shop. ...
We've joined forces with Imagination Station (Lafayette's Science Center for Families) to offer special joint memberships. Two great attractions, one great price!
Visit the Memberships Page for more information about this great deal. For just $13...
Get ready for some hands-on, brains-on fun! Kids will explore wildlife and nature topics through a variety of engaging activities, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) explorations, model-making, behind-the-scenes excursions, ...
Nothing brings out the natural curiosity of a child the way animals do! With Critter Classes your child will have the opportunity to learn about wildlife, up-close and hands-on. Each class focuses on a different animal group. ...
Developed specifically with early childhood learning foundations in mind, this hour long class gives little learners a chance to explore nature and animals in a safe, nurturing environment. Get to know nature through play experiences, art, songs...
With Two at the Zoo, young children can learn with their favorite play partner - you! Classes are drop-in, and include on-your-own exploratory play time featuring educational stations with zoo artifacts (like feathers, shells, puppets and replic...
Make your child's birthday a WILD one! Designed for children ages 3- 12, a Go Wild! Birthday Party is a great way to make your child’s birthday extra special. Leave the entertainment to us - we’ll make it a day your child will...