Nice location and wide open areas convenient to city and nature area. Nice place to relax in…read moreLafayette, LA and get away biking/hiking/walking.

This little gem is hidden away not far from downtown Lafayette. It was a great way to spend the…read moremorning on my way to Texas. A lot of wildlife and nature trails. Camp sites with hook-ups and guided tours are available.

(From October 2025)…read more When I came here, I was a bit disappointed in seeing the size of the park and the lack of walking trails. But as I made my way around on the paths, the monuments and landmarks remind me of how lucky we all are to be in this country. There are a lot of memorials here that pay tribute to military veterans who sacrificed for us. Additionally, there's a playground and a small pond nearby that gives a nice view as you're checking out the scene. While you won't get much walking done here, the monuments here are worth the trip.

While it may seem simple from a vantage point, it actually has a nicely laid out set of statues…read morethat are both pretty and significant. It feels like the park is telling a story of the local military history. There is also a quaint little pond in the center.

(From October 2025)…read more As you all may know, parks are my escape in dealing with the grind of daily life. With my profession taking me to Lafayette for a couple weeks in mid-October, this park popped up on YELP where I stopped a few times during the weeks. You do have to pay for parking here but you can also park for free off of Oakleaf Drive and take the neighborhood path (bear to your left) all the way to the hill known as Orlando Mountain that leads into the park. That's the path that I took which led me to the large hill that had me thinking the whole "I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD!" like Leo from Titanic. When the weather is beautiful and it's the mid-late afternoon, you get gorgeous views of your surroundings. This includes the lovely pond, the trimmed trees, and the memorial for veterans which contains a sextet of plaques and some flags drapped high. I also give props to the citizens of this area for keeping the park clean and well-maintained. I'd come here every day if I was a resident here!

Our first farmers market in Lafayette, we had a chance to support local businesses and great food,…read moreespecially the tamales for 4 bucks they were delicious and great value, also a must try is the Korean kimchi tacos, they so flavorful both the beef and chicken, the kimchi elevates. Great Saturday outing for the family

. Tiny historical…read morepark area, nice large live oaks, gazebo, benches, statuary, plaques, along with some Bayou Teche waterfront. Memorializes both the Acadian Diaspora and fictional, but history-based, Longfellow Novel of same name. There is a small floating dock with pirogue, kayak, & canoe launch a block downstream, same side. The Acadian & African Museums are steps away. Historic B&B, City Hall, P.D., & funeral home nearby. Partly shaded parking on street. Do visit, but don't expect any excitement. . . . . Rick .

The Evangeline Oak and Park should not be confused with the park just down the street. Lovely and…read moreromantic spot. To think of the character Evangeline so missing her love after being chased out of her homeland. This is a nice spot for a walk, a picnic, sitting and thinking about loved ones. Free to walk around for a bit. Look at the water, the bayou and the trees in their knowledge and history.

We spent a few hours going through the Jungle Gardens. Not many blooming flowers this time of year…read morebut saw some deer munching on some grass. we both got some great photos. One shot was a bird and an alliagator hanging out together in harmony. The Live Oaks with the spanish moss were incredible. A real peaceful area. We drove through twice since the first time it was raining. One suggestion -- bring with you Deep Forest Off, or similiar. We got eaten alive.

We spent a few hours driving and walking through this beautifully preserved piece of nature on…read moreAvery Island after doing the self-guided tour of the Tabasco Factory, that ticket includes the Jungle Garden experience. We couldn't have picked a better day to visit the area, the temperature was perfect with low humidity and no bugs - you must allow yourself plenty of time to soak in the peaceful surroundings and get out of your vehicle to get up close to the wonders of this garden. Besides the beautiful grounds and water structures there are plenty of surprises you'll discover along the way we unfortunately didn't see any alligators or deer today but there were an abundance of birds, a few turtles basking in the sun and lots of squirrels scurrying through the grounds and giant oak trees. This is a beautiful place and just one of the wonders you'll find while exploring Louisiana I've lived in Louisiana for almost half my life and I'm still amazed at the beauty this state has to offer this is just one of the many places that's preserved and protected for generations to enjoy and appreciate...

A great place to quiet down. There are long, smooth walking paths along side both wooded areas and…read moresports facilities. It is a little removed from the main part of town, so even though there is a highway about one mile in a straight line away, you don't pick up on it at all.

How are you going to allow people to bring animals to this park but you do not provide bags and…read morebins for their dog shit disposal? Where does it end up? Stepped in. Remove the right to bring animals because people are flat out irresponsible over and over again. With all of the renovations going on, you shoukd take this into consideration.

It's good to practice soccer or do a good run. And there is a camp that you can sign up for kids.read more

Thomas Park is a clean, well-manicured and well-maintenanced park great for all ages.read more

So ..... this visit was very disappointing. I get that it is a public park with public facilities…read moreand amenities but the bathroom this time was absolutely awful! I did not even want to allow my children inside. The worst part is that it seems it had been very bad for several days. I am certain. That they clean it from time to time, but obviously not often enough at all. The greens, tennis court, basketball court and playground are no different but be aware and be sure to make everyone use the restroom well before showing up here.

Neat walk! This is a gorgeous cutout into the swamplands of Louisiana. We were looking for…read morealligators, and despite seeing none, it was an enjoyable quarter mile walk or so on a raised platform right over a swamp. The trees growing out of the swamp mixed with the ferns provided a neat experience and different type of.l nature walk than what a tourist such as myself was used to.