City of Monroe, Louisiana :: Community Affairs

Community Affairs

The Community Affairs Department of the City of Monroe takes great pride in our love for our city and its citizens.

Our ultimate goal rests in the enhancement of the quality of life for the Monroe area citizens. Our department is devoted to the core values found in our communities by providing forms of entertainment, leisure lifestyle, outreach, education, and development. Our various divisions, including the Monroe Civic Center, Golf courses, Masur Museum of Art, numerous Parks and Community Centers, and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo all foster a sense of connection and belonging for the citizens of Monroe and our visitors. We are many communities, but one city, with one future and we are MONROE PROUD!

Monroe Civic Center

Chennault Park
Golf Course

Masur Museum
of Art

Parks & Recreation

Louisiana Purchase
Gardens & Zoo

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. Click here to visit The Cooley House website.

Position	Name	Phone	Email	Fax
Director	John Ross	329-2290	john.ross@ci.monroe.la.us	329-2288
Administrative Assistant	Eselener McCoy	329-2487	eselener.mccoy@ci.monroe.la.us
Parks & Recreation Director	Jimmy Jones	329-2438	jimmy.jones@ci.monroe.la.us	329-2888
Director of Golf	Michael Nugent	329-2591	michael.nugent@ci.monroe.la.us	329-2869
Masur Museum of Art Director	Evelyn Stewart	329-2237	evelyn.stewart@ci.monroe.la.us	329-2847
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Director	Joseph Clawson	329-2400	joesph.clawson@ci.monroe.la.us	329-2887
Monroe Civic Center Director	John Benedict	329-2224	john.benedict@ci.monroe.la.us	329-2548