The City of Monroe’s Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the completion of new and exciting renovations to Sunset Park.

Renovations include a new dog park, a new picnic shelter available for reservation, and an upgrade to the outdoor basketball courts. 

Mayor Marion Holloway and Mayor Pro Tem Gary Anderson cut the ribbon Thursday morning. 

The new dog park includes a fenced-off area for dogs of all sizes to run and play off-leash, a leashing station, and pet-friendly drinking fountains all available at no fee.

The outdoor basketball courts have been completely resurfaced and painted with a unique design showcasing an outline of the state of North Carolina along with the City’s logo. The surface area has also been expanded from three half courts to two full courts. 

The new picnic shelter is similar to those seen at other City parks and is available to be rented for picnics, parties and gatherings.

“I want to thank each and every member of our staff who made this possible,” Mayor Marion Holloway said. 

“Sunset Park used to be primarily for our baseball program, but now we’ve expanded it to provide amenities that make it a destination for our community families, and their pets, to enjoy a beautiful park in the heart of our City,” Ryan Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation, said.

Sunset Park is located adjacent to Walter Bickett Stadium (306 West Sunset Drive) and serves as the home of the Monroe Parks and Recreation Youth Baseball League. The park also includes green space, a playground and ample parking. 

OTHER CITY PARK RENOVATIONS

BELK TONAWANDA PARK (217 IB Shive Drive):

• The bottom portion includes new paths provide better accessibility, renovation and relocation of bocce courts, an outdoor fitness station, permanent outdoor cornhole boards, and table tennis tables are complete
• The top portion includes a new splash pad, bathroom and shelter scheduled for completion prior to this Summer

DICKERSON PARK (899 North Johnson Street):

• Upgraded outdoor basketball courts and renovated restroom facilities are complete
• Disc golf course upgrade is planned for completion in Spring

DON GRIFFIN PARK (147 Cedar Street):

• Playground renovation which includes an additional section with inclusive playground equipment that encourages cooperative play is complete

CREFT PARK (803 Burke Street):

• Playground replacement scheduled to be completed in Spring
• Outdoor basketball courts upgrade completed in Fall 2022