Parks & open space in Lafayette

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The City’s lake park west of Public Road: a loop trail, a boathouse renting paddleboats…The City’s lake park west of Public Road: a loop trail, a boathouse renting paddleboats, kayaks and canoes in summer, nine holes of disc golf, four pickleball courts, stocked trout fishing and the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve on its north shore.

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Old Town’s gathering place at Public Road and Chester Street…Old Town’s gathering place at Public Road and Chester Street: the splash-pad fountains run from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Picnic on the Plaza concerts on summer Thursdays, Art Night Out on second Fridays May to September, and the Chamber’s Holiday on the Plaza in December.

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The City’s fenced off-leash dog park off 119th Street, with a loop trail inside the fence and the Dog Park…The City’s fenced off-leash dog park off 119th Street, with a loop trail inside the fence and the Dog Park Trail running to it from Rothman Open Space or Finch Street. Dog waste goes in compostable bags, provided free, into the compost bins.

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The City’s outdoor water park on East South Boulder Road…The City’s outdoor water park on East South Boulder Road, open daily from late May to early August and weekends to Labor Day; day passes $7.50 to $12 at the gate. Closed for the season until May 2027.

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The City’s historic cemetery on West Baseline Road, dating to the late 1800s, open daily 7 am to sunset…The City’s historic cemetery on West Baseline Road, dating to the late 1800s, open daily 7 am to sunset. It no longer sells plots and has barred casket burials since November 2025; a plaque to nearly 200 unmarked graves is dedicated on November 6.

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City open space west of US 287 on Baseline Road, bought in 2002 as buffer land near Waneka Lake and farmed…City open space west of US 287 on Baseline Road, bought in 2002 as buffer land near Waneka Lake and farmed under lease by Red Wagon Farm, whose farm store in the Thomas Barn runs from mid-July through November.

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The City’s community garden at West Emma Street and Miller Avenue, in the middle of town…The City’s community garden at West Emma Street and Miller Avenue, in the middle of town: in-ground and raised plots rented by the season, $40 to $80 for residents, with registration opening January 7 for 2027.