Monroe Parks
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
The City of Monroe has partnered with CARBO Landscape Architecture to enhance the beauty and functionality of Monroe’s largest parks: Charles Johnson Park, Chennault Park, and Forsythe Park. By seeking input from local residents and collaborating with other designers, a Master Plan has been developed to guide the parks’ improvements. This plan will harmonize with surrounding neighborhood advancements to create a vibrant and welcoming community space.
Moving Plans to Progress
Chennault Golf Course – Irrigation Pump Fixes
In an effort to enhance player experience, the City of Monroe replaced the irrigation pump at Chennault Park Golf Course, ensuring a lush, more playable course.
New Furniture and Improvements at Chennault Park
Recent improvements have been made at Chennault Golf Course! Our hardworking team has been dedicated to enhancing the course, providing an even better experience for all golfers.
Charles Johnson Furniture Enhancements and Basketball Mural
Charles Johnson received park benches, picnic tables, and a new basketball court mural funded through a grant from the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development’s Division of the Arts as part of the Percent for Art Program.
New Furniture at Forsythe Park
Forsythe Park received new benches, trash bins, and picnic tables from Vestre for citizens to enjoy.
Forsythe Park Club House, Tennis & Pickleball Courts
The City of Monroe broke ground on the Forsythe Tennis Courts project in Forsythe Park, announcing the arrival of new courts, enhanced landscaping, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and the introduction of pickleball courts.
Basketball Court Murals at Charles Johnson Park
The City of Monroe commissioned local artists to create vibrant murals on the basketball courts at Johnson Park.
Timeline
Stakeholders
The team met with several groups representing multiple user types from the surrounding communities. The stakeholders engaged throughout the Master Plan process include representatives from the following Organizations:
