Centrally located about 1 1/2 miles off I-65 on State Road 26.
The park is 63 acres of fun, frolic, and free air for family fun.

Columbian Park - Over forty acres of fun await, complete with water thrills, exciting amusements, exotic animals and an action-packed playground. Or, for a slower pace, our picnic shelters and lazy river are just the ticket. Look no further, whatever you are looking for...it's all right here at Columbian Park!  Home to: 

• Tropicanoe Cove Family Aquatic Center – Kick off your shoes, grab your swimming suit and come experience a taste of the tropics in the heart of Indiana. Only Tropicanoe Cove offers the perfect blend of Hoosier hospitality with the pleasure of a watery paradise. From the spiraling Banana Peel tube slide to the leisurely Cattail Crik, you're sure to find plenty of cool summertime fun for the entire family! Use the links below to explore all the Tropicanoe Cove has to offer!  Visit Tropicanoe Cove (or our other 2 pools) on the web at www.lafayette.in.gov/aquatics or call (765) 807-1531 between Memorial Day-Labor Day.
• Columbian Park Zoo – Columbian Park Zoo is home to over 190 animals representing 79 different species. The zoo offers a variety of education programs throughout the year, inspiring an appreciation for the world's wildlife. 
  Call the Zoo at (765) 807-1540 or visit our website www.columbianparkzoo.org.
• SIA Playground – Since its dedication in the fall of 1999, the SIA Playground has been providing youth and families in Lafayette an exciting and adventurous place to play.  The innovative playground includes distinct areas specifically designed for children ranging from tots to teens.
• Loeb Stadium – Dedicated in 1940, Loeb Stadium has hosted numerous baseball games and other events over the years. Bert and June Loeb donated $ 50,000 to construct the 3,500 seat stadium in honor of Solomon Loeb.  Originally called the Columbian Park Recreational Center, it was officially renamed as Loeb Stadium in 1971. Today Loeb Stadium serves as the home field for Lafayette Jefferson High School. It also hosts IHSAA tournaments, American Legion baseball and the Colt World Series.
• Picnic Shelters – Columbian Park is home to numerous picnic shelters available for your family gathering.  Shelters are available for 50, 75, or 100 people and range in rental fee from $25-$100.  Please call (765) 807-1500 to rent a shelter.
• Amusement Rides – Columbian Park has entertained visitors with a variety of fun amusement rides.  Today four exciting rides are available - three exclusively for smaller children.  Featured among the attractions is the Columbian Park Train, providing families an enjoyable 10-minute journey around the park.  Rides operate Memorial Day-Labor Day.  Tickets are available near the entrance to Tropicanoe Cove.
• Walking Trail – Enjoy a leisurely walk around beautiful Columbian Park.  The exterior loop around the park is 1.1 miles long, and there are numerous pathways through the middle of the park to enjoy as well.

Information obtained from the
Lafayette Parks and Recreation

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last update 10/07/2008