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ARCHERY
ARROWS III & TACKLE TOO: 2888 Schuyler Ave. (SR 25), Lafayette • 765-429-4747
NORTHERN TRIBE ARCHERY CLUB: 6435 W. CR 75 S., West Point • 765-376-8968
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
ARMSTRONG PARK: S. 9th St. and Beck Ln., Lafayette — 3 baseball fields
BLUE CHIP BASEBALL / SOFTBALL SCHOOL: 3242 W. 205 N., West Lafayette — softball/ baseball field
CUMBERLAND PARK: N. Salisbury & Kalberer Rd., West Lafayette — 2 lighted softball fields
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette — softball field
MINIATURE GOLF
DISC GOLF
MONSTER MINI-GOLF • 3573 Promenade Pkwy., Lafayette • 765-471-1300 (indoors)
LAFAYETTE PUTT-PUTT • 2131 Sagamore Pkwy. S., Lafayette • 765-447-5759
PRECISION PUTT PLUS • 311 Meijer Dr., Lafayette • 765-446-2250
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette
MURDOCK PARK: S. 18th and Ferry St., Lafayette
ROSS HILLS PARK: 8815 W. 50 S., West Lafayette
PAINTBALL
GOLF COURSES
Stay and Play Packages are available.
ARROWS III & TACKLE TOO: 2888 Schuyler Ave. (SR 25), Lafayette • 765-429-4747
BATTLEGROUND GOLF CLUB: 5505 Pretty Prairie Rd., Battle Ground • 765-567-2178 •
LOEB STADIUM: Columbian Park, Lafayette — baseball field
www.golfbattleground.com — 18-holes featuring mature trees, large sand bunkers and receptive
greens, proshop, bar & grill and golf instruction
MARLEN PARK: S. 18th St. & CR 150 E., Lafayette — lighted softball diamond
BIRCK BOILERMAKER GOLF COMPLEX: (2) courses at Purdue University, 1202 Cherry Ln.,
MURDOCK PARK: 18th and Ferry St., Lafayette — softball field
ARLINGTON PARK: 1700 Arlington Rd., Lafayette
ARMSTRONG PARK: S. 9th St. and Beck Ln., Lafayette
CUMBERLAND PARK: corner of Kalberer Rd. and Salisbury St., West Lafayette
that guard small greens with strategically placed bunkers, proshop, bar & grill and golf
instruction
KAMPEN COURSE: 18-holes designed by Pete Dye featuring heather rough, waste bunkers,
wetlands and scenic views from all locations on the golf course, proshop, clubhouse, driving
range, golf instruction and snackbar
FAMILY SPORTS CENTER (BLUE CHIP BASKETBALL): 3242 W. 250 N., West Lafayette, 765-464-0100
HANNA PARK: 18th and Hanna streets, Lafayette
EDWOOD GLEN GOLF CLUB: 1601 E. 650 N., West Lafayette
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette, 765-449-4600
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUB: 2 locations; (1) 3861 SR 26 E., Lafayette, 765-447-8866,
(2) 1331 Win Hentschel Blvd., West Lafayette, 765-464-3435
LINWOOD PARK: 1500 Greenbush St., Lafayette
LYBOLT SPORTS PARK: Canal Rd., Lafayette
765-463-1100 • www.edwoodglencc.com — 18-holes on nearly 100
acres of gently rolling terrain, known for its small greens and tight
fairways where accuracy is a necessity, proshop and snackbar
TOMMY JOHNSTON PARK: corner of Wood and Chauncey streets, West Lafayette
YMCA: 1950 S. 18th St., Lafayette, 765-474-3448
BOWLING
MARKET SQUARE LANES: at Market Square, 2100 Elmood Ave., Lafayette • 765-447-4106
MIKE AULBY’S ARROWHEAD BOWL: 2331 Brothers Dr., Lafayette • 765-477-6500
STAR LANES: 1701 Schuyler Ave., Lafayette • 765-742-0443
UNION RACK & ROLL: Purdue Memorial Union, 101 N. Grant St., West Lafayette • 765-494-
ELKS COUNTRY CLUB: 3224 US 52 W., West Lafayette
LAFAYETTE GOLF COURSE: 800 Golf View Dr., Lafayette • 765-807-1130
www.lafayette.in.gov/golf — 18-hole, par 72 layout; perfect for beginners but challenges even an
experienced player. Practive green, driving range, snack shop, proshop and lessons
THE RAVINES: 8525 Division Rd., West Lafayette • 765-497-7888 • www.ravinesgolf.com —
18-holes, the front nine is set up as a links style course and is greatly influenced by wind
and water, the back nine, on the other hand, is shorter, but shot placement is key, the course
GOLF DRIVING RANGES
HOME ON THE RANGE DRIVING RANGE: 2378 S. 475 E., Lafayette • 765-448-9100
THE GOLF CLUB: 3816 S. 18th St., Lafayette • 765-477-2231
PLACES TO STAY
CLUB NEWTONE: 725 Sagamore Pkwy. N., Lafayette • 765-447-2400 • www. clubnewtone.com
— tanning and sauna, over 70 Group Fitness Classes offered 7 days a week; personal training
services and swimming lessons by Certified Personal Trainers; fully-renovated seasonal outdoor
pool with kids’ splash pad and new indoor pool/aquatic center
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-449-4600 • www.faithlafayette.org
— indoor facility includes fitness equipment, walking track, handicapped accessible pool,
gymnasium and meeting rooms available for rent. Outdoor facility including a paved footpath,
skate park, fishing pond, soccer and baseball fields
Camping
FAMILY SPORTS CENTER: 3242 W. 250 N., West Lafayette • 765-464-0100
www.youthsportsandfitness.com — baseball, softball, volleyball, dodgeball, basketball, soccer and
gymnastics. Blue Chip Basketball travel team program and Indiana Youth Basketball Leagues for
boys & girls third through eigth grade.
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUB: www.internationalsportsclubs.org — 2 locations;
1) 3861 E. SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-447-8866, 2) 1331 Win Hentschel Blvd., West Lafayette
765-464-3435 — nautilus, free weights, treadmills, stairmasters, racquetball, basketball, Wally
ball, indoor track, aerobics, whirlpools, saunas, swimming and lap pools, Wolff tanning, free
nursery and free personal trainers
Hiking
MCALLISTER RECREATION CENTER: 2351 N. 20th St., Lafayette • 765-807-1360 •
www.lafayette.in.gov/mcallister — recreation programs for youth and adults, gymnasium, game
room, weight/fitness room, playground equipment, basketball court, open green space, picnic
shelter and grill and meeting rooms are available for rent
MORTON COMMUNITY CENTER: 222 N. Chauncey Ave., West Lafayette • 765-775-5120 •
www.westlafayette.in.gov — offers recreational programs, classes, and special events, activities
including dance, pottery, bridge, euchre and art classes and meeting rooms available for rent
Birding
UNIVERSAL FITNESS & TANNING: 334 Brown St., West Lafayette • 765-743-9290 —
weight/fitness equipment, cardio, pilates, martial arts, kickboxing, aerobics and tanning
YMCA: 1950 S. 18th St., Lafayette • 765-474-3448 • www.lafayettefamilyymca.org —
programming for the entire family includes aquatics, swim lessons, open swim, senior fitness,
cardio and weight room, new Cybex equipment, personal training, group fitness classes,
basketball league, racquetball, Wally ball, game room, soccer, t-ball and karate with drop-in
child care for infants and toddlers available
Skating
Golf
com
— 18-holes on over 200 acres just 40 minutes southwest of Lafayette in Attica. Golf instruction,
driving range, pro-shop, restaurant and meeting facilities
RECREATIONAL CENTERS
Biking
Baymont Inn & Suites
Best Western Lafayette
Campus Inn
Candlewood Suites
Clarion Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn
Comfort Suites
Commandants Home B&B
Courtyard by Marriott
Days Inn & Suites
Econolodge
Economy Inn
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn
Harmony Farm B&B
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn City Centre
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Knights Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Lincoln Lodge
Loeb House Inn B&B
Marriott TownePlace Suites
Motel 6
Prestige Inn
Quality Inn & Suites
Red Roof Inn
Super 8
Union Club Hotel University Plaza Hotel
— indoor pool
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUB: (2) locations;
www.internationalsportsclubs.org
1) 3861 SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-447-8866
2) 1331 Win Hentschel Blvd., West Lafayette
765-464-3435 — both locations offer an indoor pool
with water slide, lap swimming, sauna and whirlpool
SKATING
1915 Scott St., Lafayette • 765-807-1531
www.lafayette.in.gov/aquatics — outdoor pool, water
slides, kiddie slides, geysers, lazy river and water
playground at Columbian Park
Roller skating and blading are allowed on paved portions
of the Wabash Heritage Trail and West Lafayette’s 17
miles of paved trails.
SLEDDING
HARRISON HILLS GOLF CLUB: 413 E. New Street, Attica • 765-762-1135 • www.harrisonhills.
SOUTH TIPP PARK: S. 3rd and Fountain streets, Lafayette
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-494-4600 • www.faithlafayette.org
Swimming
VINTON POOL: 3111 Prairie Ln., Lafayette
765-807-0035 • www.lafayette.in.gov/aquatics —
outdoor pool, beach-like entrance, splashdown slide,
water basketball and playful geysers
WEST LAFAYETTE MUNICIPAL: 1200 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette • 765-775-5129
MURDOCK PARK: 18th and Ferry streets, Lafayette
SHAMROCK PARK: 115 Sanford St., Lafayette
CLUB NEWTONE: 725 Sagamore Pkwy. N., Lafayette • 765-447-2400 • www. clubnewtone.com
— indoor pool/aquatic center with hot tub; seasonal outdoor pool with kids’ splash pad;
Group Fitness Aqua Classes and private/semi-private swimming lessons
TROPICANOE COVE FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER:
RIVERSIDE SKATING CENTER: Tapawingo Dr., West Lafayette • 765-743-7465 — ice skating
SHAMROCK PARK: 115 Sanford St., Lafayette — outdoor roller hockey rink
MCCAW PARK: Union St. and Creasy Ln., Lafayette
NORTH DARBY PARK: Darby Ln., Lafayette
CASTAWAY BAY: 601 Beck Ln., Lafayette • 765-807-0006 • www.lafayette.in.gov/aquatics —
outdoor pool, beach-like entrance, spray and play area and water basketball
LAFAYETTE FAMILY YMCA: 1950 S. 18th St., Lafayette • 765-474-3448
GREAT SKATES FUN CENTER: 135 S. Earl Ave., Lafayette • 765-447-8758 — roller skating
765-463-2332 • www.elksgolf.com — 18-holes featuring wellmanicured fairways and greens, pristine scenery, and challenging
sand bunkers and water hazards, driving range and proshop
MCCALLISTER RECREATION CENTER: 2351 N. 20th St., Lafayette, 765-807-1360
www.buccaneerbayinfo.com — indoor water park with slides, kiddie pool and whirlpool
located at Best Western Hotel
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-449-4600 — skate park
COYOTE CROSSING: 5801 Augusta Blvd., West Lafayette
765-497-1061 • www.coyotecrossinggolf.com — 18-holes designed
by Hale Irwin, incorporates the all-natural terrain of open
meadows, mature forests and the meandering Burnett’s Creek,
driving range, clubhouse and snackbar
BUCCANEER BAY AQUATIC FUN CENTER: 4343 SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-447-0575
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUBS: (2) locations; (1) 3861 E. SR 26, Lafayette •
765-447-8866, (2) 1331 Win Hentschel Blvd., West Lafayette • 765-464-3435
West Lafayette • 765-494-3139 • www.purduegolf.com
ACKERMAN HILLS: 18-holes featuring rolling fairways, lined with mature hardwoods
BASKETBBALL
RACQUETBALL
SWIMMING
888-288-5090
888-295-2346
765-743-9661
877-226-3539
765-447-4142
877-424-6423
800-228-5150
765-430-8442
765-449-4800
765-446-8558
765-567-7100
765-447-3111
800-228-2800
800-HAMPTON
765-474-1293
877-STAY-HGI
800-423-1137
800-CALL-HOME
800-843-5644
765-446-2400
765-523-2111
765-420-7737
800-257-3000
765-447-7566
765-463-1531
877-424-6423
800-733-7663
800-800-8000
800-320-6291
800-777-9808
HAPPY HOLLOW PARK: 1301 Happy Hollow Rd., West Lafayette — innertube only
MURDOCK PARK: 18th and Ferry St., Lafayette — community park with large hill, snow
machine ensures snow when colder weather prevails
SOCCER
GLRSA: 765-477-1400 • www.GLRSA.org
www.TIPPCO.org
www.westlafayette.in.gov — 3 outdoor pools, baby pool and diving boards located behind
Happy Hollow Elementary School
WOLFE’S LEISURE TIME CAMPGROUND: SR 25 N., Americus • 765-589-8089 • www.wltc.org
— private camp with outdoor pool located 9 miles northeast of Lafayette
YMCA: 1950 S. 18th St., Lafayette • 765-474-3448 • www.lafayettefamilyymca.org — indoor
pool, lessons and water exercise
TENNIS
BISHOP WOODS: S. 9th St. and Beck Ln., Lafayette
ARLINGTON PARK: 1700 Arlington Rd., Lafayette • 765-807-1500 — 3 lighted courts
BLUE CHIP SOCCER: 3242 W. 205 N., West Lafayette
ARMSTRONG PARK: 9th St. and Beck Ln., Lafayette • 765-807-1500 — 5 lighted courts
CAT PARK: McCarty Ln., Lafayette
CUMBERLAND COURTS: 600 Cumberland Ave., West Lafayette — 10 courts
CUMBERLAND PARK: N. Salisbury St. and Kalberer Rd., West Lafayette
HAPPY HOLLOW SCHOOL: 1200 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette — 4 courts
DAVIDSON FIELDS: CR 400 S., West Lafayette
HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL: 5701 N. Road 50 W., West Lafayette — 6 courts
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH: 3600 S. 9th St., Lafayette
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL: 1801 S. 18th St., Lafayette — 16 courts
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E. , Lafayette
MCCAW PARK: Union St. and Creasy Ln., Lafayette — 3 lighted courts
KENNEDY PARK: Beck Ln. and Sequoya Dr., Lafayette
SPORTING EQUIPMENT AND BIKE RENTALS
MCALLISTER PARK: N. 9th St., Lafayette
TIPCO FIELDS: 2401 Lindberg Rd., West Lafayette
RECREATION
HODSON’S BAY CO: 360 Brown St., Levee Plaza, West Lafayette • 765-743-3506 or 888-422-4555
SPORTS ETC.: 676 Main St., Lafayette • 765-463-1120
NATURE LEARNING
CLEGG BOTANICAL GARDENS: 1782 N. 400 E., Lafayette • 765-423-1325 — overlooks and runs
alongside the Wildcat Creek, offering a naturalistic setting including prairie and oak savanna
restorations, with extensive beds of wildflowers, labelled trees, bridges and nature trails. Open
year round, dawn till dusk, offering a different experience each season.
COLUMBIAN PARK ZOO: 1915 Scott St., Lafayette • 765-807-1540 • www.columbianparkzoo.org
— located at Columbian Park, Indiana’s 2nd oldest zoo showcases 190 animals representing
79 different species, admission is free, open seasonally
HISTORIC PROPHETSTOWN: 3549 Prophetstown Trail, Battle Ground • 765-567-4700
www.prophetstown.org — 80 acres of tall grass prairie
LILLY NATURE CENTER (CELERY BOG NATURE AREA): 1620 Lindberg Rd., West Lafayette
765-775-5172 • www.westlafayette.in.gov/parks — adds opportunities for exhibits and
educational activities at Celery Bog with programs offered throughout the year
MURDOCK PARK: N. 18th and Ferry St., Lafayette • 765-807-1500 — occupies 39 acres of urban
forest. Open all year. 0.9 mile interpretive trail that identifies nearly 40 varieties of trees
PURDUE UNIVERSITY HORTICULTURE GARDENS: Wood and Marstellar streets, West Lafayette
• 765-496-2358 • www.hort.purdue.edu — located adjacent to the horticulture building and
open for public enjoyment year-round, seven days a week, the gardens display a wide diversity
of plants, inlcuding nearly 200 species of perennials flowers and foliage plants and over 300
cultivars of annual flowers and garden vegetables with self-guided tour booklets available
PURDUE UNIVERSITY HORTICULTURE PARK: McCormick Rd. near State St., West Lafayette
765-494-3087 • www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities — open year round during daylight hours
and can be reserved for weddings and other events
WAH-BA-SHIK-A NATURE
CENTER • Tippecanoe Battlefield
Park, Battle Ground — features
natural history exhibits and has
a wildlife observation window,
Wabash Heritage Trail maps and
conditions are available at the
nature center, open daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. mid-April—
early November
WOLF PARK: 4004 E. 800 N.,
Lafayette—West Lafayette
Convention & Vistiors Bureau
301 Frontage Road, Lafayette, Indiana 47905
765-447-9999 • 800-872-6648
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Refuel. Recharge. Relax.
CAMPING. HIKING. BIRDING. BIKING.
WE’VE GOT THAT AND SO MUCH MORE!
Battle Ground • 765-567-2265
www.wolfpark.org — dedicated
to the conservation of gray
wolves, this non-profit
organization offers a unique
opportunity to experience
wolves up close with Howl
Nights, wolf and bison
demonstrations, various
programming and tours, open
May through November, visit
website for hours and special
events, admission charged
Wolf Park
INDIANA
STATE PARK
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4112 E. SR 225, Battle Ground
765-567-4919 • www.in.gov/dnr —
FISHING & BOATING
All state regulations and licenses are required unless otherwise
noted for each listing
PONDS, LAKES AND CREEKS
ARMSTRONG PARK: S. 9th St. at Beck Ln., Lafayette — community park with handicap
established in 2004, this is Indiana’s
newest state park offering camping,
hiking and biking, wildlife observation,
multi-age playgrounds, open green
spaces and picnic shelters
Clegg Botanical Gardens
LAFAYETTE PARKS
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1915 Scott St., Lafayette • 765-807-1500 • www.lafayetteparks.org
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1 ARLINGTON PARK: 1700 Arlington Rd. — 1 acre; multi-age playground, basketball court
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and tennis courts
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2 ARMSTRONG PARK: S. 9th St. and Beck Ln. — 30 acres; 5 lighted tennis courts,
3 basketball courts, 3 baseball fields, playground fishing pond and 2/3 mile paved trail,
restrooms and a 50-seat picnic shelter available for rent
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3 CAT PARK AND SOCCER FIELDS: McCarty Ln. — 32 acres; 8 soccer fields in various sizes,
restrooms and concession building
CENTENNIAL PARK: 6th and Brown St. — 0.5 acre; multi-age and tot playground, basketball
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court and picnic shelter
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5 COLUMBIAN PARK AND ZOO: 1915 Scott St. (between Main & South streets), Aquatic
Center: 765-807-1531, Administrative Office: 765-807-1500, Zoo Office: 765-807-1540 —
40 acres; home to Tropicanoe Cove Family Aquatic Center, other park attractions include:
a giant playground with areas for tots through teens, amusement rides, baseball stadium,
small amphitheater, Veterans’ Memorial, concessions, restrooms, picnic shelters and
meeting spaces available for rent
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open green space
COLUMBIAN PARK: 1915 Scott St., Lafayette (between Main & South streets) —
community park with ponds, handicap accessible and restrooms
FAIRFIELD LAKES: CR 200 S. and 750 E., Lafayette — 4 stocked lakes with bass, crappie,
catfish and rainbow trout, 2 handicap accessible fishing pads, restrooms, boats with
trolling motors are allowed, however no ramps are available
FAITH COMMUNITY PARK: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette — stocked pond
KENDO LAKE: 9230 Heaton Rd., Clarks Hill — private pay fishing lake, stocked every week
during season, no license required, tackle and bait store on-site
MUNGER PARK: Greenbush St., Lafayette — community park with pond, handicap accessible
fishing areas and restrooms
PROPHETSTOWN STATE PARK: 4112 E. SR 225, Battle Ground — fishing lake, restrooms,
regular park entrance fees apply
WILDCAT PARK: 201 Eisenhower Rd., Lafayette — access to the Wildcat Creek, handicap
accessible fishing pier, restrooms, canoes access only
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DAVIS FERRY PARK: N. 9th St., Lafayette — fishing bridge spanning the river, boat
launch and access to Wabash Heritage Trail
VISITORS
CENTER
basketball court, tricycle path, educational garden, picnic shelter and grills
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week during season, no license required, tackle and bait store, firewood, concession, 12 lit
acres and open all year; call first during months of November—February
WABASH RIVER
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6 HANNA PARK: 18th and Hanna streets — 2.2 acres; multi-age and tot playground,
7 HEDGEWOOD PARK: Hedgewood Dr. and Beverly Ln. — 1 acre; multi-age playground and
BIG FISH ’N CAMPGROUND: 5831 S. 900 E., Lafayette — private pay fishing lake stocked every
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accessible pond and restrooms
The park is unique because of the areas
of prairie, prairie wildflowers and the
seeps and fens of the wetlands. Several
picnic areas can be found each with its
own handicap-accessible playground.
Four shelter houses and campground
with 110 modern campsites are
available. Future plans include a
nature center, additional trails, cabins,
fishing lake, swimming pool, youth
campground and campstore. Park is
also home to Historic Prophetstown
(see Nature Learning).
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FORT OUIATENON: 3129 S. River Rd., West Lafayette — boat ramp, restrooms
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MASCOUTEN PARK: N. River Rd., West Lafayette — boat ramp
8 KENNEDY PARK: Beck Ln. and Sequoya Dr. — 7 acres; playground equipment, soccer field
and open green space
and basketball court
RIVER JUNCTION: SR 25 N., Lafayette — private camp located 6 miles north of Lafayette
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9 LINNWOOD PARK: 1500 Greenbush St. — 0.5 acre; picnic shelter, playground equipment
SHAMROCK PARK: 115 Sanford St., Lafayette — community park with boat ramp
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TAPAWINGO PARK: Tapawingo Dr., West Lafayette — sandy banks and access to the
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WOLFE’S LEISURE TIME CAMPGROUND: 7414 SR 25 N., Americus — private camp
located 9 miles northeast of Lafayette offers a boat ramp with fees
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PLACES TO PURCHASE A FISHING LICENSE
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12 MCCAW PARK: Union St. and Creasy Ln. — 26 acres; tot & multi-age playgrounds, 3 youth
baseball fields, lighted basketball courts, 3 lighted tennis courts, picnic areas, grills, open
spaces wildflowers, restrooms and 2 picnic shelters with 50-seats each available for rent
Wabash Heritage Trail, canoe access only
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11 MCALLISTER PARK: N. 9th St. — 350 acres; home to an 18-hole golf course and driving
range, model airplane strip, portions of the Wabash Heritage Trail, Wabash River fishing
access and open green space
at the confluence of the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers offers a boat ramp with fees
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10 LYBOULT SPORTS PARK: Canal Rd. — 52 acres; includes portions of the Wabash Heritage
Trail, 3 softball fields, horseshoe complex, playground, lighted basketball courts, sand
volleyball court, picnic areas and restrooms
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ABBOTT’S OUTDOORS: 2522 Kossuth St., Lafayette • 765-448-1108
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ARROWS III & TACKLE TOO: 2888 Schuyler Ave. (SR 25), Lafayette • 765-429-4747
DICKS SPORTING GOODS: 2415 Sagamore Pkwy., Lafayette • 765-449-0914
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K-MART: 3530 SR 38 E., Lafayette • 765-447-6262
MARSH SUPERMARKETS: (3) locations; (1) 3825 SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-447-2142, (2) 2250 Teal Rd.,
Lafayette • 765-474-8024, (3) 2410 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette • 765-463-6725
13 MUNGER PARK • 3505 Greenbush St. — 32 acres; fishing pond, 1.0 mile paved trail,
multi-age and tot playgrounds, picnic areas with grills, restrooms and a 100-seat picnic
shelter is available for rent
MEIJER: 4901 SR 26 E., Lafayette • 765-449-9249
basketball court, lighted softball field, 0.9 mile interpretive trail, picnic areas, grills and 2
picnic shelters with 50-seats each available for rent
open green space
16 SHAMROCK PARK: 115 Sanford St. — 11 acres; multi-age and tot playgrounds, outdoor roller
hockey rink, basketball courts, horseshoes, Wabash River fishing & boat ramp, picnic areas
with grills, dog park (see below), restrooms & a 50-seat picnic shelter available for rent
SHAMROCK DOG PARK: 115 Sandford St. (Part of Shamrock Park) • 765-225-8388 — tree-
lined setting provides park patrons and their dogs with two large fenced areas for large
dogs and one fenced area for small dogs. Park users must have a key card to enter. Details
on obtaining an annual pass or a day pass can be found at www.dogparkinlafayette.org
17 SOUTH TIPP PARK: S. 3rd and Fountain streets — 0.8 acre; multi-age and tot playgrounds,
basketball court and picnic shelter
WEST LAFAYETTE PARKS
TIPPECANOE COUNTY PARKS
4449 SR 43 N., West Lafayette • 765-463-2306 • www.tippecanoe.in.gov/parks
DAVIS FERRY PARK: N. 9th St., Lafayette — 13 acres; Wabash Riverfront park offering a fishing
bridge, boat launch and access to the Wabash Heritage Trail, no restrooms or water are available
31 FAIRFIELD LAKES: CR 200 S. and 750 E., Lafayette — 55 acres; 4 stocked lakes with handicap
accessible fishing areas and restrooms (see fishing for additional information)
32 FORT OUIATENON: 3129 S. River Rd., West Lafayette — 34 acres; Wabash Riverfront park with
picnic areas, 2 shelter houses, grills, restrooms, boat launch, contact the Tippecanoe County
Historical Associaton for programming information at 765-476-8411, see above phone number
33 GOOSE ISLAND: in the Wabash River located 8 miles southwest of Lafayette — 7.6 acre island set
aside as a nature preserve, boat access only, undeveloped and poison ivy proliferates
609 West Navajo St., West Lafayette • 765-775-5110 • www.westlafayette.in.gov/parks
34 GRANVILLE PARK: CR 700 W. (Granville Rd.), West Lafayette — 14.6 acres
18 CELERY BOG: 1620 Lindberg Rd. — 195 acres; over 4 miles of scenic trails through woods
35 HERON ISLAND: in the Wabash River, just west of Davis Ferry Park — 11 acre island set aside as a
and along a marsh, a 1.0 mile footpath with interpretative signs and home to the Lilly
Nature Center (see Nature Learning)
19 CENTENNIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK: corner of Lawn and Vine streets — 0.5 acre;
shelter, playground and picnic area
20 CUMBERLAND PARK: corner of Kalberer Rd. and Salisbury St. — 62 acres; over 16 acres
of Michaud-Sinninger Woods, nature preserve with a 0.4 mile hiking trail, 14 acres of
soccer fields, 2 lighted softball fields, Pony League baseball field, lighted basketball courts,
volleyball court, restrooms and picnic shelters are available for rent
21 GEORGE E. LOMMEL PARK: between Wilshire Ave. and Essex St. — 5 acres; accessible
nature preserve, boat access only, undeveloped and poison ivy proliferates
36 MAR LEN PARK: S. 18th St., Lafayette — 29 acres; shelter house, picnic areas, hiking, lighted
softball diamond, restrooms and access to Wea Creek
37 ROSS HILLS PARK: 9225 W. 75 S., located approximately 12 miles south of West Lafayette —
168 acres; 2 picnic shelters, picnic areas, restrooms, trails, deck overlook, volleyball, softball,
disc golf, for shelter reservations and David Ross House rental information, call 765-463-2306
24 MASCOUTEN PARK: N. River Rd. — 15 acres; Wabash Riverfront park with
public boat launch and picnic tables
166 acres; features an 1,511-seat amphitheater that hosts plays, concerts, church
services and corporate events, open turf grass areas, soccer fields and hiking/
biking trail
26 TAPAWINGO PARK: Tapawingo Dr. and Brown St. — 20 acres; Wabash Riverfront
park with picnic tables, handicap accessible playground, band shell shelter,
a section of the Wabash Heritage Trail and home to Riverside Skating Center
(see Skating)
41 WABASH HERITAGE TRAIL: currently open from the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park
to south of the John T. Myers Bridge (approximately 13 miles), when completed
will run along the banks of Burnett’s Creek and the Wabash River from the
Battlefield Park to Fort Ouiatenon Park — fishing, boating, picnic areas and
nature viewing can be enjoyed along the parkway
27 TOMMY JOHNSTON PARK: corner of Wood and Chauncey streets — 0.5 acre;
basketball court, swing set, fitness stations and picnic shelter
Kalberer Rd. — 6 acres; playground and picnic shelter
woods and along a marsh, some paved and “home of ” Lilly Nature Center
open all year, 60 sites
CLEGG BOTANICAL GARDENS: 1782 N. 400 E. (Eisenhower Rd.), near 400 E. and 200 N.,
LAFAYETTE AOK CAMPGROUND: 225 E. 300 S., Lafayette
Lafayette — 13 acres; wildflowers and lush green trees, open daily until dusk
765-474-5030 — open all year, 125 sites
PROPHETSTOWN STATE PARK: 4112 E. SR 225., Battle Ground
765-567-4919 — open all year, 110 sites
Camping
ROSS CAMP: 9225 W. 75 S., West Lafayette • 765-463-2306 — open April—November, 15 sites
WOLFE’S LEISURE TIME CAMPGROUND: 7414 SR 25 N., Americus • 765-589-8089 — open all year,
Wifi, 133 sites
Due to Emerald Ash Borers, campers are to pickup their firewood locally and discard any excess upon leaving the area.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND RENTAL SHOPS
BILL GARDINER’S RV SUPER CENTER: 500 E. Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Lafayette • 800-905-7234 — repairs and rentals
HOFFINE’S GARAGE & BODY SHOP: 650 Marion St., Lafayette • 765-742-5058 — repairs
HUSTON ELECTRIC: 273 Old Romney Rd., Lafayette • 765-474-6115 — generator repairs
JKB CAMPERS: 3425 O’Farrell Rd., Lafayette • 765-447-6060 — repairs
LAFAYETTE TRAVEL TRAILER: 2651 SR 25 N., Lafayette • 765-423-5353 — repairs
Tippecanoe
Battlefield
42 WILDCAT PARK: 201 Eisenhower Rd., Lafayette — 53 acres; confluence of north
and south forks of the Wildcat Creek, shelter house, access for canoeing, picnic
areas, nature observation, restrooms, grills and a handicap accessible fishing
pier
COLUMBIAN TRAIL: 1915 Scott St., Lafayette (between Main & South streets) — 1.10 mile
scenic trail weaves in and around Columbian Park
CUMBERLAND PARK/MICHAUD-SINNINGER WOODS NATURE PRESERVE: corner of Kalberer Rd.
and Salisbury St., West Lafayette — 62 acres; paved and footpath trails
FAITH COMMUNITY CENTER: 5526 SR 26 E., Lafayette — paved trail
HAPPY HOLLOW PARK: 1301 Happy Hollow Rd., West Lafayette — 81 acres; paved and footpath trails
LINEAR PARK TRAIL: Lafayette — a 2 mile segment begins at Powerhouse Lane and continues
alongside the railroad tracks to S. 18th St. and links with Armstrong Park. Future plans will
connect the trail with the Wabash Heritage Trail
MAR LEN PARK: S. 18th St., Lafayette — over 28 acres of woods
MUNGER PARK: 3505 Greenbush St., Lafayette — 1.0 mile paved trail
MURDOCK PARK: 18th and Ferry streets, Lafayette — 0.9 mile interpretive trail
NORTHWEST GREENWAY & CATTAIL TRAILS: Morehouse Rd., West Lafayette — 7.03 miles and
4.33 miles respectively
PROPHETSTOWN STATE PARK: 4112 E. SR 225, Battle Ground — 2.75 mile hiking trail, public
restrooms, park entrance fees apply
TAPAWINGO PARK: 1.86 mile paved trail along the Wabash River, connects to the Wabash
Heritage Trail (see below)
TIPPECANOE COUNTY AMPHITHEATER TRAIL: 4449 SR 43 N., West Lafayette — 2 mile narrow
dirt path built primarily for mountain bike use, trail closes during speical Amphitheater events
WABASH HERITAGE TRAIL: www.tippecanoe.in.gov/parks — approximately 13 miles of scenic
trail along the Wabash River from Tippecanoe Battlefield to south of downtown
40 TIPPECANOE COUNTY AMPHITHEATER PARK: 4449 SR 43 N., West Lafayette —
25 PECK-TRACHTMAN PARK: Dubois St. — 2 acres; playground and shelter
29 UNIVERSITY FARM PARK: corner of LaGrange and Hamilton streets and
CELERY BOG: 1620 Lindberg Rd., West Lafayette — 195 acres; over 4 miles of trails through
KENDO LAKE: 9230 Heaton Rd., Clarks Hill • 765-523-2744 —
765-567-2147 — 96 acres; park is a National Historic Landmark and contains
an 85’ tall marble obelisk monument to the Battle of Tippecanoe, Tippecanoe
Battlefield Museum offering exhibits and gift shop, Wah-ba-shik-a Nature
Center (see Nature Learning), a historic chapel, Pioneer Cemetery, picnic areas,
restrooms, Burnett’s Creek access. Park is trailhead to the Wabash Heritage
Trail. For shelter reservations and chapel rental, call 765-463-2306
23 LINCOLN PARK: Lincoln St. — 0.5 acres; shelter, playground and picnic area
Northwest Greenway and Cattail Trail systems
ARMSTRONG PARK: S. 9th St. and Beck Ln., Lafayette — 0.66 mile paved trail
765-296-2346 — open all year, 70 sites with unlimited overflow
39 TIPPECANOE BATTLEFIELD PARK: 200 Battle Ground Ave., Battle Ground
playground equipment, 4 shelter houses, cookout facilities, restrooms, innertube
run, softball and volleyball areas and over 2 miles of hiking trails
28 TRAILHEAD PARK: Kalberer Rd. — 4 acres; picnic shelter and access to both
HIKING & TRAILS
BIG FISH ‘N CAMPGROUND: 5831 S. 900 E., Lafayette
— 23 acres; overlooks the Wabash River, picnic areas, shelter house and walking trails
22 HAPPY HOLLOW PARK: 1301 Happy Hollow Rd. — 81 acres; handicap accessible
WALMART: (3) 24-hour locations; (1) 4205 Commerce Dr., Lafayette • 765-446-0100, (2) 2347 E. 350 S.,
Lafayette • 765-477-9379, (3) 2801 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette • 765-463-0201
CAMPING
38 TECUMSEH TRAILS PARK: 3800 N. River Rd., West Lafayette, across from Indiana Veterans’ Home
playground equipment, softball/soccer areas and a picnic shelter
RURAL KING: 2500 Teal Rd., Lafayette • 765-471-0804
Prophetstown
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14 MURDOCK PARK: 18th and Ferry streets — 32 acres; playgrounds, disc golf course, sled run,
15 NORTH DARBY PARK: Darby Ln. — 0.8 acre; multi-age playground, basketball court and
BOATING
Wildcat Creek
BIKING
CANOEING & KAYAKING
FAIRFIELD LAKES: CR 200 S. & 750 E., Lafayette — 4 stocked lakes, Wildcat Creek access, restrooms
MAR LEN PARK: S. 18th St., Lafayette — Wea Creek access, restrooms
Paved part of the Wabash Heritage Trail and West
Lafayette’s 17 miles of paved trails are available for biking.
Prophetstown State Park offers a 2.4 mile bicycle trail and
there’s an off-road dirt path available at the Tippecanoe
County Amphitheater. Visit www.HomeOfPurdue.com for
detailed regional bike maps.
WABASH RIVER CYCLE CLUB: www.wrcc-in.org — join the cycle club for rides throughout the
WILDCAT CANOE AND KAYAK TOO: 1850 N. 725 E., Lafayette • 765-589-8081 ­— Wildcat Creek rentals
season and annually in August as Lafayette—West Lafayette hosts the Wabash River Ride with
rides ranging from 32, 65 and 104 mile scenic routes
WILDCAT CREEK PARK: 201 Eisenhower Rd., Lafayette — Wildcat Creek access, restrooms
LOCAL BIKE SHOPS: HODSON’S BAY CO: 360 Brown St., West Lafayette • 765-743-3506
WABASH RIVER CANOEING & KAYAKING — SEE FISHING & BOATING
OLD SKOOL CYCLES: 22 1/2 S. 16th St., Lafayette • 765-742-6421
VIRTUOUS CYCLERY: 632 Main St., Lafayette • 765-203-8279