It pains me to give Girard Park a one-star rating because it does offer a lot of really nice things for individual and families to do. But this rating really is for whomever runs the center on the weekend. When you come to work your job is to work. Not just sit around and not do anything when it is required that you do something. My motto is and has always been. You come to work to work not just to sit around and do nothing. read more

Our kids enjoyed this park tremendously. It's beautiful and offers so much. From swinging, to basketball, to even fishing. I recommend over any park in the area. read more

I came to Lafayette 11 years ago and visit this park 4 to 6 times a year. Usually with my kids and anytime I have visitors from outside the area. There are some nice man made ponds to sit and view and you will see dozens of geese, ducks and nutria (big rats!). There is a running track around the entire park, a disk golf course, baseball courts, play-sets, swings and slides for kids, a public pool and picnic tables all over the park to eat, sit and visit. We love coming here to take a walk and feed the ducks. You will also have Turtle and even fish come to the shore edge to feed. Very cool. If your new to the area, been here forever or just visiting, this is a nice place with plenty of parking to stop and spend a relaxing 30 minutes or several hours. Enjoy! read more

I really hate writing 3 star reviews because they seem negative to me. When I mark Gerard Park at 3 stars, I mean that they are "A-OK" in that they are a decent park but are nothing to rave about. The ponds are pleasant enough but become boring after only one or two visits. The best part about Gerard Park are the gazibos with BBQ pits. Makes the park a great place to plan gatherings for social clubs and friends. read more

I enjoy Girard Park for bday parties, walking the track, feeding the ducks, and just quiet time.