Park(ing) Day

PARK(ing) Day is a globally recognized celebration created to allow citizens to reclaim public spaces as an opportunity for creative expression and bring awareness to the role of the citizen
when shaping our cities’ future. It will be the first time our community has participated in this international free event that’s open to all!

This one-day event temporarily transforms literal parking spaces into parklets, creative spaces, and collaborative spaces to explore what is missing from our downtowns and neighborhoods. Our first
PARK(ing) Day will be held in new Alley Park (located on Trenton and Natchitoches Street) in downtown West Monroe.

This is *NOT* an expo, but it IS a creative experience-based pop-up. Artists, designers, students,non-profits and businesses interested in submitting a design or interactive space can email
Adrienne LaFrance-Wells, Downtown Manager for the City of West Monroe, at alafrance@westmonroe.la.gov.

West Monroe was recently awarded a grant to implement a Downtown Streetscape and Placemaking Plan. The plan will identify ways to improve our streetscape for pedestrian accessibility, beautification, and connection to the river. This event will also be an opportunity to gather public feedback on this plan to help us envision the future.

We look forward to seeing you and gathering your input!