The Parks Department is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and overall planning and design of the parks system throughout the City. The parks system has experienced many positive advancements due to the tax revenue collected from recent SPLOST votes.
Monroe is a town well-known for its beautiful, tree lined streets, shaded parking lots, and forested subdivisions. Trees here are well maintained according to best management practices and the community forest is healthy and diverse. City officials and staff, and the public at large, recognize that healthy trees are vital to a healthy economy, and that the community forest is an integral part of the City’s historic charm and inviting character.
