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Lafayette is an outdoors town

27 mi of trails · 3% of land conserved. The full Outdoors page has the rest.

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#17Most conserved land in LA#28Most walkable in LA
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★ A strengthOutdoors27 miof trails · 3% of land conservedOpen →ExploreClimateSnow, summers and the growing seasonOpen →ExploreNatural hazardsFloods, storms and winter: the town’s riskOpen →ExploreWeatherThe forecast, and what it means this weekOpen →
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Same topic, next town over

Nature spots per 1,000 residents in each town. Tap one to open its environment & nature page.

Broussard: 3 nature spotsScott: 3 nature spotsCarencro: 1 nature spotsMilton: 0 nature spotsBroussardScottCarencroMiltonLafayette
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Scott30.30
Broussard30.20
Carencro10.10
Milton000

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Out & about

♨Eat & drink944▥Shop & services8,530♧Parks, sports & recreation194✳Arts, culture & entertainment104

Living here

▤Town hall & decisions114⟲Trash, recycling & yard waste⌁Utilities & services↗Streets, parking & getting around⊕Safety & preparedness9✚Health & emergency care308⌂Housing & development506

People & community

▧Schools & learning348✿Kids & families♡Pets & animals62◎Faith & community groups215☼Neighbors helping neighbors

Our town

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