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This is a peaceful park with a pond, covered picnic shelters, and paved walking paths. There are several Veterans Memorials to visit. Accessibility: There is 1 designated accessible space in the paved parking lot off of Feu Follet Road at the south end of the trail. It is van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved concrete, smooth, and typically at least 5 feet wide. The estimated grade is flat (1% or less). This trail will likely be navigable for most trail goers...

Located inside of the historic Girard Park, this short loop circles the pond. You'll see ducks, possibly some fish, and other birds. During the weekends, it can get busy with families but is nonetheless a welcome break from the city. Accessibility: In the paved parking lot in the middle of the park, there appears to be one designated accessible parking space with a striped access aisle. The trail surface is paved asphalt and typically at least four feet wide. The estimated grade is gentle...

Girard Park is a historic park at the center of Lafayette's culture. It is minutes walking from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and downtown Lafayette. There is a walking track loop around the park with lake views, trees and beautiful homes. Annually multiple large festivals take place in the park. During these times, parking may be challenging, but the rest of the year should be fine. Accessibility: In the parking lot in the middle of the park there appears to be one designated...

Cypress Lake is a Lafayette landmark. It is a 2-acre pond located in the middle of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus. It was originally formed in pre-historic times as a bison wallow and was essentially a Cypress Grove before being converted into a Swamp in the 20th Century. Throughout the years the lake has been stocked with a variety of fauna native to Louisiana including alligators, turtles and fish. It's a great place to go bird watching and also see many of Louisiana's...