West Lafayette Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in West Lafayette, IN, Indiana.
Tapawingo Park is located on the east side of West Lafayette, overlooking the Wabash River. Visitors have access to 1.25 mi (2 km) of paved trails, picnic areas, a playground, volleyball courts, a plaza and more. This park is also home to the Riverside Skating Center.
A 1,500-seat, outdoor amphitheater is featured in the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater Park in Lafayette. The theater is surrounded by grassy areas and is able to accommodate music concerts, group picnics, receptions, church services and much more. Also available are restrooms, meeting areas, a ticket office and stage lighting. To get to the theater, go north on the I-65 until State Road 43 (Exit 178) and go south for 1.25 mi (2 km).
Lilly Nature Center is located on the Celery Bog Nature Area, on 185 acres (75 ha) of land in West Lafayette. The area contains woods, wetlands and prairie-like fields, making it a great place to study different ecosystems. The center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Free programs to teach people about different environmental aspects are offered each month or can be scheduled by groups.
Established in 2004 in Battle Ground, the Prophetstown State Park is one of Indiana's newest designated areas. More than 1,900 acres (770 ha) of land can be explored by visitors through the numerous hiking, camping, biking and bird watching areas. A playground and picnic areas are also found in the park.
