Lafayette residents are utilizing local splash pads and pools to stay cool in the summer heat. Free splash pads are available at various parks including Moncus Park, Girard Park, and Parc Lafayette.

If your summer looks anything like mine, it’s filled with sunscreen, popsicles, and countless trips to the local splash pad. My kids—ages 6, 3, and 1—live for those water-filled afternoons. And ...