Who we are:

The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board comprises five citizens; four are appointed bi-partisanly by the Mayor for a four-year overlapping term. The School Board appoints the fifth member. The City's legal department appoints the attorney. The Park Board is responsible for all staff personnel matters, except the Superintendent, who the Mayor appoints. If you wish to contact the Park Board, please email them at WLPRBoard@westlafayette.in.gov

• David Purpura, President
• David Kucik, Vice-President
• Paul Brennan, Secretary 
• L. Tiffany Lyle, Park Board Member
• Yue Yin, Park Board Member
• Andy Gutwein, Park Board Attorney

What we do:

The Park Board has authority to pass bond issues, power of eminent domain and authority to appropriate Non-Reverting Operating Funds. The Board receives a major portion of funds from the City General Fund.

When we meet:

Board meetings are usually held on the third Monday of the month at the Parks and Recreation Office, except where noted. Meetings start at 4:00 pm. Board meetings are open to the public. The Parks and Recreation Office is located at 222 N. Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

2024 Meeting Dates 

January 22  

February 26  

March 18

April 15

May 20

June 17

July 15

August 19

September 16

 October 21

November 18

December 16