Monroe, Ouachita County, LA
Places to go in Monroe
9 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Visitor Center)
Large wetlands preserve for gators, birds & deer, with walkways, a canoe trail & photo blinds.
480 Richland Pl, Monroe, LA 71203, USA
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Chemin-A-Haut State Park
Scenic bayou recreation area offers fishing & boating, kayak rentals, a trail & a seasonal pool.
14656 State Park Rd, Bastrop, LA 71220, USA
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Cheniere Lake Park
104 Cheniere Lake Dr, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
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Forsythe Park
Designated children's park with play facilities, sports fields, a golf course & climbing units.
2300 Sycamore St, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
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Jimmie Davis State Park
Wooded land & lakefront boasting 2 boat launches, a fishing pier, a playground & camping cabins.
1209 State Park Rd, Chatham, LA 71226, USA
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Kiroli Park
Playgrounds, tennis courts, gardens & scenic trails featured in 150-acre preserve with dog park.
820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
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Lake D'Arbonne State Park
Campsites & cabins dot this woodland, lake-centric park offering ample fishing & wildlife viewing.
3628 Evergreen Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241, USA
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Lincoln Parish Park
Woodland park with mountain biking trails of varying elevations, plus a swimming lake & campsites.
211 Parish Park Rd, Ruston, LA 71270, USA
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Restoration Park West Monroe
Former strip mine converted into a wetland habitat with an environmental message.
700 Downing Pines Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA