Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Mayor Mayo held a press conference recently announcing the city's plans to reopen the city of Monroe.

"With support from the Monroe City Council, my administration is committed to taking the necessary measures to ensure a smart and safe transition into Phase One as we re-open multiple facilities over the weekend. City employees who deal with the public will be required to wear a mask or face covering. We have some rules in place so the public can enjoy the use of these facilities again, with the safety of themselves and others in mind." said Mayor Mayo.

Effective Saturday, May 16, the following City of Monroe locations will re-open for business with various social distancing measures (which includes informational/directional signage, daily sanitizing, and crowd size restrictions that comply with Phase One guidelines): Monroe Civic Center, Chennault Park, Chennault Park Golf Course, Chennault Park Disc Golf Courses, Forsythe Tennis Courts and Forsythe Municipal (Muny) Golf Course.

Effective Monday, May 18, the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo will re-open for business with various social distancing measures (which includes informational/directional signage, daily sanitizing, and crowd size restrictions that comply with Phase One guidelines).

Some of the Phase One rules at these venues include (but are not limited to) the following -

Civic Center: The Monroe Civic Center will limit attendance at events held in its various venues to 25% of capacity

Chennault Park: Gates open at 7:00AM and close at 7:30PM daily

Golf: Golfers are encouraged to book tee times; Operation hours will be Tuesday - Sunday 7:00AM - 7:00PM, and Monday's 12:00NOON - 7:00PM; Group sizes will be limited to four (4); One person per cart; No children under the age of 13.

Disc Golf: Operation hours will be 7:00AM - 7:00PM daily; Group sizes will be limited to a group of four; You can only touch your discs (including basket/bucket retrieval).

Tennis: Operation hours will be 7:00AM - 8:00PM; Singles play only (to avoid physical contact); Do not share equipment.

Zoo: Up to 300 people allowed inside at one time; Required to stay with your group (social distancing); Exhibit buildings, splashpad, boat, train, playscape(s) and petting zoo areas will remain closed.