Loeb Stadium is a multi-use sports and events venue in Columbian Park, Lafayette, Indiana. It hosts Lafayette Aviators baseball, Lafayette Jefferson High School sports and community events, with parking and driving access around the park to consider when planning your visit.
- Location: 2250 Wallace Avenue, at the corner of Wallace Avenue and Main Street.
- From Economy Inn: about a 7-minute drive.
- Baseball tickets: single-game tickets start at $11.50; prices and purchase options depend on the game.
- Parking: designated lots are available in Columbian Park, with additional street parking nearby.
Where is Loeb Stadium in Lafayette?
Loeb Stadium sits inside Columbian Park at 2250 Wallace Avenue, Lafayette, Indiana 47904, near the intersection of Wallace Avenue and Main Street. The Lafayette Aviators describe Columbian Park as a 43-acre park. If you’re mapping a broader outing, the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood guide can help you plan time in the city centre as well.
The stadium’s history stretches back to 1940, when it was dedicated as the Columbian Park Recreational Center. Bert and June Loeb donated $50,000 toward its construction; in 1971, it was renamed Loeb Stadium in honor of Solomon Loeb.
A new multi-use stadium was dedicated in spring 2021, with the field rotated 180 degrees so home plate sits near Main Street and Wallace Avenue.
The city describes the current venue as having approximately 2,600 seats across stadium and lawn seating. The Lafayette Aviators and Lafayette Jefferson High School are home teams, and the venue also hosts other sports, concerts, family movie nights and community events. Its facilities include two full-service kitchens or concession stands and a video scoreboard.
How do you check Loeb Stadium tickets and event details?
Loeb Stadium’s schedule varies by event, so start with the organizer’s listing for the specific game or performance you plan to attend. Single-game tickets for Aviators games begin at $11.50; the team’s ticket page has game-specific listings and purchase options.
For Aviators games, gates open 60 minutes before first pitch. Typical start times are 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays, with exceptions, so confirm the schedule for your game.
Seating includes 1,910 fixed lower-level seats, 76 concourse table seats, three indoor suites with 20 seats each, and three outdoor suites with 28, 32 and 18 seats.
For a recurring non-baseball option, Lafayette Parks & Recreation hosts a family-friendly movie night at the stadium each year. Attendees may bring blankets and pillows to watch on the baseball field, but lawn chairs, food and drinks are not permitted on the field.
How do you get to Loeb Stadium and where can you park?
Drivers coming from I-65 can take Exit 172 for Lafayette/Rossville SR26, head west on SR26/South Street, turn left onto Park Avenue, then veer right onto Wallace Avenue; the stadium is on the right. From downtown Lafayette, drive east on South Street and turn right onto Main Street; the stadium is a few blocks ahead on the left.
Three designated parking lots are within Columbian Park, with street parking available within two blocks. City lots are free public parking; if you park on the street, do not block private drives. You can also approach the venue from Ross–Ade Stadium in Lafayette if your plans include Purdue-area sports, though the two venues have separate event and parking arrangements.
What should you confirm before you go?
Event schedules, ticket listings and parking arrangements can vary, so check the official site before you go. For baseball, review the Aviators’ listing for the specific game and any event-specific entry details.
Large purses, bags and backpacks are not allowed; bags must be clear and see-through, and staff search them at the gates. Wheelchair seating is on the concourse behind reserved seating in Sections 106 and 108, marked “WC.” Guests may drop off someone who has difficulty walking.
FAQs
What teams play at Loeb Stadium?
The Lafayette Aviators and Lafayette Jefferson High School are home teams at the stadium. The venue also hosts other sports and community events.
How many people can Loeb Stadium seat?
The city describes the facility as having approximately 2,600 seats between stadium and lawn seating.
Can you bring a blanket to a movie night?
Yes. Lafayette Parks & Recreation allows blankets and pillows for its annual family movie night on the baseball field; lawn chairs, food and drinks are not permitted on the field.