Parks & Recreation
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Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Monroe's Division of Parks and Recreation is to provide a variety of activities and programs to enhance the quality of life for area citizens and visitors through the use of our community centers and park facilities.
Parks
• Forsythe Park - 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, La. 71201
Superintendent - James "Sonny" Tolliver: 329-4100
• Claire Lee Chennault Park - 8475 Millhaven Road, Monroe, La. 71203
Superintendent - Robert "Truck" Johnson: 329-3267 |
• Harvey H. Benoit Community Center (Main Administrative Office) - 1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe, La. 71201
Juliet Toombs, Center Supervisor: 329-2691
• Saul Adler Community Center - 3900 Westminster, Monroe, La. 71201
Center Supervisor: 329-2446
• Liller Maddox Marbles Community Center - 2950 Renwick Street, Monroe, La. 71203
Carolyn Green, Center Supervisor: 329-2447
• Henrietta Windham Johnson Community Center - 2800 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe, La. 71202
Sam Tennessee, Center Supervisor: 329-2448
• Powell Street Neighborhood Center - 1401 Powell Street, Monroe, La. 71203
Finley Jefferson, Center Supervisor: 329-2449
• Emily Parker Robinson Community Center - 3504 Jackson Street, Monroe, La. 71202
Frederick Coleman, Center Supervisor: 329-3238
• B. J. Washington Boxing & Fitness Community Center - 1300 Richwood Rd. #1, Monroe, La. 71202
Ashley Smith, Coordinator: 329-4948
Ballpark Renovation
Forsythe Park and Riverside
Jesse Williams Park - 303 Marx Street
Lamyville/Magnolia Park - 2600 Olive Street
Charles Johnson Park - 3313 Bernstein Park Drive
Orange Street Park - 1601 Orange Street
Mt. Nebo Playground Park - 3013 Jackson Street
Anita Lane Park - 2703 Anita Lane
Hawthorne Street Park - 2302 Hawthorne Street
Myrtle Street Park - 2309 Hawthorne Street
Jasmine Street/Civic Street Park - 1304 Civic Street
Triangle/Stuart Park - 1900 Pargoud Boulevard
Lida Benton Playground - 3317 Lee Avenue
Anna Grey Noe Park - 251 Oak Street
Henry Bry Park - 110 DeSiard Street
The Monroe Parks and Recreation Division is a division of the Community Affairs Department. It is divided into two components: (1) parks and playgrounds and (2) community centers. The rental fees for community centers and park shelters are as follow:
New Tennis Courts at Forsythe Park
Community Center Rental Fees
• $25.00 per hour Monday - Saturday; $35.00 per hour Sunday
• $75.00 refundable cleaning deposit
• Call individual centers for details
Chennault Park Rental Fees
• $50.00 per day for large shelters with restrooms
• $25.00 per day for small shelters without restrooms
• $75.00 refundable clean-up deposit
Special contract required for large events, e.g. concerts, car shows, more than 250 attendance, etc. Call 318-329-2439 for details and reservations.
Forsythe Park/Forsythe Point Rental Fees
One Shelter on the River, Bandstand in the Park, Picnic and Open Area(s), Volleyball Courts
• $50.00 up to 4 hours (50 or fewer in attendance)
• $75.00 up to 4 hours (51-150 in attendance)
• $75.00 refundable clean-up deposit
Special contract required for events with attendance of more than 150. Call 318-329-2439 for details and reservations.
Community Parks
• $25.00 up to 4 hours
• $50.00 refundable clean-up deposit. Call 318-329-2439 for details and reservations.
Swimming Pools
• Henrietta Johnson Community Center
• Liller-Marbles Community Center
TENNIS COURTS
• Forsythe Park
• Harvey H. Benoit Community Center
CHILDREN’S PARKS
• Forsythe Park - climbing units, swings, picnic tables; located on Sycamore Street in the park
• Charles Johnson Children’s Park - walking trail, basketball court, swings, picnic area
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