Located in the heart of Downtown, the iconic, Art Deco Park Theater remains a beloved symbol of our community.
Through citizen input and City vision, the surrounding area is an increasingly active center of events, dining, and the arts. The time is NOW for the Park Theater to resume its rightful place in this newly vibrant scene, and shine again in the role for which it was created: Entertaining and engaging the entire Lafayette community.
THE STORY
Shuttered since 2005, memories of its deep impact on Lafayette linger ...
Reopening the Park Theater consistently ranks in the top 4 community concerns — a priority of citizens, local business, and the city as we work together to revitalize Downtown.
LEADERSHIP
The Park Theater has a new champion
The Park Theater Trust (TPPT) is a volunteer committee of over 50 Lafayette citizens and representatives of community organizations, with an oversight Steering Committee of 7 members. In April 2019, we were awarded seed monies by the Lafayette Community Foundation and we have applied with the California Secretary of State to form a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Public Benefit Corporation.
Who We AreOur Mission
To restore and operate Lafayette’s iconic Park Theater building and revitalize it into an accessible and inclusive, community-centered cinema, arts and culture hub with programming that includes critically acclaimed films, throwback favorites, and engaging non-film events.