Program List

Programs

The City of Monroe Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of recreational activities for people of all ages.

The City of Monroe also co-sponsors many recreational programs and leagues at its city parks. Currently, Youth and Adult Ball, Adult Soccer, Adult Sand Volleyball and Exercise in the Park are organized by the Monroe Family YMCA. The Monroe County Opportunity Program organizes Tot Lots at many of our city’s parks. More information on these youth and adult programs found on each of their websites and Facebook pages.

Below is a list of program information and registration information.

Concerts and Events

Fantastic Family Movie Nights

Fantastic Family Movie Nights in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative offers children's activities, FREE movies, light concessions, and more family fun inside the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center!

From 5:00PM to 6:00PM local children's organizations set up tables with activities, and the movie begins promptly at 6:15PM. Pre-registration at the link below is required as seats are limited!

REGISTRATION

Dress cozy and feel free to bring a blanket!

Snowy Storytime & Paint

If you see the snow falling - keep your eyes on our Facebook page to see if we will be co-hosting this fun popup event!

Weather dependent.

Daddy Daughter Dance

Dads, Grandpas, Brothers, Uncles (or other adult male family members) can escort their little sweethearts to a wonderful evening to celebrate in a very special and memorable way!

Festivities will include music, dancing, and refreshments. Professional picture packages will be available for purchase (these photos may be delivered to the local schools), or bring your own camera; a photo station with a volunteer will take pictures using your camera, phone, etc.

Minimum age: 4 years of old.

2024 Registration Form Coming Soon

Mom Son Bowling

Moms, grandmas, and aunts are invited to accompany their special guy (ages 4 years and older) for a fun and exciting evening of bowling. This special event will consist of 3 games of scotch doubles, including one game of “crazy bowling”. Shoes, prizes, pizza, pop, and cookies provided.

Pre-registration is required. Bumper bowling is available for this event. Lane assignments will be made prior to arriving at the event. The female bowling partner must be an adult, age 18 or older. Sons will receive a small gift at the end. Please do not bring other spectators as this event is for mom and registered sons only.

Mom & Son Bowling Registration

Howl-o-ween Bark in the Park

It's going to be a 'howling' good time at 𝑯𝒐𝒘𝒍-𝒐-𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌!

Join us Saturday, October 14th from Noon to 2:00PM at St. Mary's Park and bring your pup in their finest spooky attire!

Event to feature a Doggy AND Owner Costume Contest, Pup Parade, photo op area, non-profits, and more! Prize awarded for best costume duo.

Join in on the fun or just come to witness all the cuteness.

Pup Parade starts at 12:30 PM with costume contest judging immediately following.

In partnership with Scally Wagg's Doggy Bakery & Pet Supplies. Additional support provided by Friendly Ford Lincoln, Tailor Welded Blanks and All Temp Heating & Cooling.

Questions? Please contact us 734.384.9156 or [email protected].

Finally Friday

Finally Friday

Enjoy the new Social District with some live music in Downtown Monroe on fourth Fridays!

Located at Altrusa Park, bring a blanket for a chair and unwind for spell while you listen to live music at the end of a long week!

June 30
July 28
August 25
September 22

More info below!

Summer Concert Series

NOTE: Killer Flamingos August 17th Concert has be RESCHEDULED to Thursday, August 24th!

Our Summer Concert Series is B A C K for 2023!

We are so excited for a full summer of live music at St. Mary's Park! There is so much talent coming to the park this year, you won’t want to miss even one!

See full concert listing on the poster linked below!

Concert Series presented by Monroe Community Credit Union.

Also sponsored by: La-Z-Boy, Comcast Business, UAW Local 723 Monroe, Marcia Siddall, Realtor, EXP Realty, ITC Holdings Corp., Tailor Welded Blanks MX, Williams Insurance Agency of Southeast Michigan, LLC, and DTE Energy.

Select concerts will have food trucks present.

Our Family Friendly events are smoke free. Thank you for your cooperation.

Concerts are weather dependent - no rain dates will be scheduled.

Follow our City of Monroe Parks and Recreation page for event updates pertaining to the above.

Questions? Please contact us at 734.384.9156 or [email protected].

Line Dancing Nights

Join us on the tennis courts in St. Mary's Park for line dancing fun! Beginners and experienced welcome.

Refer to the city calendar or the City of Monroe Parks & Recreation Department Facebook page for more information on other exciting things happening in your city!

Court Dances

Come out to the St. Mary’s Park tennis courts to listen or dance to some oldies and other great music!

Everyone is welcome to join in the dancing, or just hang out under the shade and visit with friends. Bring a chair or blanket.

Refer to the city calendar or the City of Monroe Parks & Recreation Department Facebook page for more information on these and other exciting things happening in your city!

Children's Concert

Jim Gill Children's Concert

Join us on the evening of Friday, June 16th, 2023, at 7:00 PM for a family-friendly event featuring award-winning music by Jim Gill for young children and the people that care for them.

Jim Gill is a musician and author with unique credentials among children’s artists. Jim is a child development specialist with a special emphasis on the study of play.

Concert starts at 7PM at the St. Mary's Park bandshell.

Free for All!

In partnership with the Monroe County Great Start Collaborative.

Park Scavenger Hunts

Get to know your City of Monroe parks by completing a fun, self-guided scavenger hunt by yourself, or with others!

Information regarding rules, and drawings for prizes is below. Choose from online forms, or pdfs to print and bring on your adventure!

Links to online scavenger hunt forms below, or you can print off our pdfs and bring them on your adventure!

>>> Scavenger Hunt Rules <<<

Online Forms for Scavenger Hunts
• Scavenger Hunt #1
• Scavenger Hunt #2
• Scavenger Hunt #3

Printable PDFs to Take With You!
• Scavenger Hunt #1
• Scavenger Hunt #2
• Scavenger Hunt #3

We would love to see pictures of you having fun getting to know your city parks, so email them to [email protected]!

Questions? Please call 734-384-9156 or email us at [email protected].

Organized Sports

Youth Ball

Currently, Youth and Adult Ball, Adult Soccer, Adult Sand Volleyball and Exercise in the Park are organized by the Monroe Family YMCA.

Registration information available on the YMCA website, linked below.

MONROE FAMILY YMCA

Adult Softball

Currently, Youth and Adult Ball, Adult Soccer, Adult Sand Volleyball and Exercise in the Park are organized by the Monroe Family YMCA.

Registration information be found via the link below:

ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

Adult Soccer

Currently, Youth and Adult Ball, Adult Soccer, Adult Sand Volleyball and Exercise in the Park are organized by the Monroe Family YMCA.

Registration information can be found via the link below:

ADULT SOCCER REGISTRATION

Pickleball

This sport combining tennis, badminton and ping-pong is fun for all ages! Pickleball courts are located at Manor Park.

Please call our office at 734.384.9156 for more information on pickleball.

Adult Sand Volleyball

Currently, Youth and Adult Ball, Adult Soccer, Adult Sand Volleyball and Exercise in the Park are organized by the Monroe Family YMCA.

Registration information will be posted here as soon as it is available.

Miscellaneous

Community Garden Plots

If you don't have space for a garden, but love growing your own fruits and vegetables, consider renting a garden plot at Munson Park!

Community Garden Plot Rental Flyer
Community Garden Plot Rental Registration Form

Tot Lot

Join us at our city parks throughout the summer for Tot Lot! Programs begins June 20 and activities run through July 28. Tot Lots will be closed the week of July 4.

Tot Lot runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and will be at the following parks:

Greenwood Park, Greenwood Ave.
James and Hendricks Park, 1349 Roeseller St.
Munson Park, 2770 N. Custer Rd.
Manor Park, 445 Donnalee
Boyd Park, 321 Harrison
Labor Park, 1101 E. Second St.

Program is FREE! Activities include painting, arts and crafts, games, music and Slip ‘N Slide. Come join us for some summer fun!

Children ages 5-12 are welcome. Children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tot Lots are offered in partnership with the Monroe County Opportunity Program.

For more information, email [email protected] or call (734) 241-2775, ext. 608.