Community Affairs
The Community Affairs Department of the City of Monroe takes great pride in our love for our city and its citizens.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our citizens and visitors by presenting a variety of diverse entertainment, leisure activities, outreach and educational programs as provided by our various divisions, including the Monroe Civic Center, Chennault Golf Course, Downtown RiverMarket & Development, Masur Museum of Art, Parks and Recreation and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo.
Community Centers are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. All centers are closed on Sundays.
B.J. Washington Boxing & Fitness Community Center
- 1300 Richwood Rd. #1, Monroe, La. 71202
- (318) 329-4948
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Emily Parker Robinson Community Center
- 3504 Jackson Street Monroe, LA 71202
- (318) 329-3238
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Harvey H. Benoit Community Center
- 1700 Oaklawn Dr. Monroe, LA 71202
- (318) 329-2691
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Henrietta W. Johnson Community Center
- 2800 Burg Jones Ln Monroe, LA 71202
- (318) 329-2448
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Liller Maddox Marbles Community Center
- 2950 Renwick Street Monroe, LA 71201
- (318) 329-2447
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Powell Street Community Center
- 1401 Powell Avenue Monroe, LA 71203
- (318) 329-2449
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Saul Adler Community Center
- 3900 Westminster Avenue Monroe, LA 71201
- (318) 329-2446
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Chennault Park
- 8475 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
- (318) 329-2454
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Downtown River Market & Development
- 316 South Grand Monroe, LA 71201
- (318) 329-4947
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Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
- 1405 Bernstein Park Rd, Monroe, LA 71202
- (318) 329-2400
Parks & Recreation
- (318) 329-2523
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Anna Gray Noe Park
- 300 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71201
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Charles Johnson Park
- 3313 Bernstein Park Drive Monroe LA 71202
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Chennault Park
- 8475 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
- (318) 329-2454
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Forsythe Park
- 2300 Sycamore St, Monroe, LA 71201
- (318) 329-2458
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Henry Bry Park
- 110 Desiard Street Monroe, LA 71201
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Johnny Myers Golf Course
- 2300 Sycamore Street Monroe LA 71201
- (318) 807-0535
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Magnolia Park
- Olive Street, Monroe LA 71201
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River Oaks Park
- 3704 Barbados Blvd Monroe, LA 71201
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Robinson Place Park
- 1300 Richwood Rd 1 Monroe, LA 71202
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Stewart Park
- 1900 Pargoud Blvd Monroe, LA 71201
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The Cooley House
The Cooley House Foundation was incorporated in 2007 to save the Cooley House and restore it to its former glory. Restoration began with the roof in July of 2008. To operate the Cooley House as a museum, The Cooley House Foundation has entered into a partnership with the City of Monroe. The city purchased the building in the summer of 2008 and once restored, it will maintain the building and the property. The Cooley House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that is raising money for the restorations through grants, donations, and sponsorships. Once restored, this non-profit group will continue to fund educational programs and exhibitions.