Awwww. Fall in Kiroli

End of Summer/Fall Events

8/4 Downtown Art Crawl
8/26 Ouachita Live Concert
9/10 Ouachita Green Run for Recycling
9/24 Battle of Diamonds
9/30 Ouachita Live Concert
10/6 Ouachita Live Concert
10/22 Fall Market Festival
10/28 Ouachita Live Concert

Help us Win!

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It is time to earn votes for the Kiroli Dog Park! The nine finalists in the PETSAFE contest with the highest number of votes will be awarded this year, so make sure that you and all your friends vote daily at barkforyourpark.com beginning August 1 and ending August 31. Please share on social media and help Kiroli Dog Park WIN.

Downtown Progress

Exciting news from the City of West Monroe regarding access to the Ouachita River!

The City of West Monroe received notification it has received a grant from the La. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the construction of a public fishing pier on the Ouachita River.

The grant will pay for a portion of the construction of a floating fishing pier that can be accessed by the public on property owned by the city along the Ouachita River in Downtown West Monroe.

Public access to the Ouachita River was one of the top priorities identified in the Downtown West Monroe Streetscape Master Plan completed in 2020. The plan was based on public feedback and input.

Other plans for the property include a boat slip that will be put into place later this summer. Future plans include an amphitheater and floating stage.

The Downtown West Monroe Revitalization Group will be seeking private sponsorships and support to make this river development project a reality. Naming rights opportunities are available. To learn more, visit www.picturethiswestmonroe.com

Indoor Sports Facility-Coming Soon

The indoor sports facility is under construction along Interstate 20 in West Monroe and is expected to be completed in August 2023.

The facility will include 8 basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, training rooms, open-air mezzanine and a connector to an adjoining hotel. Studies have shown this facility will have over a $22 million economic impact to our community and will bring thousands of visitors to the area for competitive sporting events and tournaments.

Lazarre Update

The City's Parks and Recreation Department refreshed the sand at the soft kayak and canoe launch at Lazarre Park. The launch provides a great way to enjoy the Ouachita River by canoe or kayak.

Ways to Help your Community

The Mayor’s Youth Council is a group of high-school students who will develop their individual leadership skills to strengthen the West Monroe community through volunteer service and greater awareness of how municipal government operates. Members of the Mayor’s Youth Council will also provide valuable insight about issues affecting our community.
Applications are due to the West Monroe Mayor’s Office by Friday, August 26. To receive an application, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (318) 396-2600 or email mayorsoffice@westmonroe.la.gov.

Applications may be picked up on the first floor of City Hall at 2305 N. 7^th Street or can be found online at www.cityofwestmonroe.com/MYC

Recycling Center- The West Monroe Recycling Center is a free drop-off facility for the general public, despite where they may live. The Recycling Center is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Denise Calhoun (Human Resource Manager) at dcalhoun@westmonroe.la.gov or (318) 397-6718.

Kiroli Park offers 150 acres of nature's beauty. Within the park you can enjoy several playgrounds, a unique conservatory, a dog park, tennis courts, numerous gardens, picnic areas, fishing ponds and hiking trails. Some of these opportunities include:
Working the front gate
Family date night
Celtic fest Oct 1st
Christmas at Kiroli (hanging lights and working events). Volunteers will be needed from Nov. 25-Dec. 25 to help during the Christmas season.
If you are interested in volunteering at Kiroli contact: Linda Turnbow, event coordinator lturnbow@westmonroe.la.gov or -(318) 396-4016.

Community Services- There will be food distributions in the community on September 20, October 18-19, November 15, and December 13-14. To volunteer to help distribute food, please contact Vicki Hilbun who is the Director of Community Services. Contact: vhilbun@westmonroe.la.gov or (318) 324-1280.