City of Monroe

Monroe Parks

A BETTER PLACE TO PLAY IS ON THE WAY

Monroe is continuing its commitment to building a City where every child belongs. Following the success of the Sister Margaret Ann Sanders-Jackson inclusive playground at Benoit Recreation Center in District 5, plans are underway to bring a second inclusive play space to Forsythe Park. This next step reflects a broader vision of investing in every neighborhood and creating spaces rooted in access, dignity, and inclusion for children of all abilities.
 
This project is powered by a community that cares, with support from partners like Miracles to Milestones and the John Clarke Perry Foundation. Together, Monroe is turning momentum into meaningful progress because when every child has a place to play, the entire community grows stronger.
 
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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.

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Moving Plans to Progress

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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:

General Community Members, Constituents, and the Public • Parks Administration and Staff • Council Members • Community Affairs Staff • Festivals and Hospitality • Healthy Funroe • African American Heritage Museum • Louisiana Purchase Zoo and Gardens • Walking and Running Communities • Mayor’s Office • ULM Fishing Team • Water Sports • Baseball and Softball Communities • Northeast Louisiana Soccer Association • Youth Group Representatives • Friends of Forsythe Park • Chennault Park Golf Course Management • Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum