Looking for a Monroe park to have fun in the sun? Here are your options
With skies getting clearer and temperatures rising, the time is perfect to visit one of the 38 parks in the City of Monroe. With 300 acres of dedicated parkland, there's plenty to choose from.
"Parks are vital because they bring our community together, support healthy lifestyles, and preserve our natural beauty," said Mark Cochran, assistant city manager and director of economic and community development. "Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or spend quality time with family, our parks offer something for everyone - they're the perfect reason to get outside and enjoy what Monroe has to offer."
Find other parks in Monroe County: Monroe County's public parks guide: Everything you need to know
Here are the parks you can find in the city and where they are. All city parks are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Arbor-Lorain Park
502 E. Lorain St.
Boyd Park
321 Harrison St.
Central Park
905 Brock St.
Frenchman's Bend Park
401 Ave De Lafayette
Hoffman Park
831 Jennie Place
James & Hendricks Park
1349 N. Roessler St.
Lavender Park
660 Lavender St.
Manor Park
445 Donnalee Drive
Father Cairns Park
802 W. Eighth St.
Labor Park
1101 E. Second St.
Munson Park
2770 North Custer Road
St. Mary's Park
111 W. Elm Ave.
Soldiers & Sailors Park
687 E. Front St.
Veteran's Park
1671 N. Custer Road
Altrusa Park
107 E. Front St.
Cappuccilli Park
930 East Elm Ave.
Hellenberg Park
1313 E. Front St.
Plum Creek Park
914 Kentucky Ave.
Rauch Park
Associated with the River Raisin Heritage Trail
River Raisin
1403 East Elm Ave.
Riviere-aux-Raisins Park
101 N. Dixie Highway
Worrell Park
2301 North Custer
Front/Third/Union Park
725 E. Front St.
Gateway Park
119 West Front St.
Monroe Skate Park
On the corner of Noble Avenue and North Dixie Highway, across from Unlimited Truck & Trailer Services
Memorial Place
Monroe St.
Elliot Park
Small landscape area or passive open space
Crescent Park
Small landscape area or passive open space
Median Park
Small landscape area or passive open space
Noble Park
Small landscape area or passive open space
Oak Forest Park
Small landscape area or passive open space
Mill Race Park
402 S. Telegraph Road
Sawyer Homestead
320 East Front St.
MLK Park - Orchard Center
1821 Oak St.
Navarre Park & Playground
Jones and Laplaisance Road
— Contact reporter Connor Veenstra at CVeenstra@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Our guide to the City of Monroe parks: Hours & locations
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