CITY OF MONROE NEWS RELEASE
City of Monroe secures property for future downtown park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Deborah Knight, City Administrator, City of Monroe Executive Department, 360-913-0875, dknight@monroewa.gov
MONROE, Wash. - The City of Monroe has completed the purchase of two adjacent properties located on the northwest corner of Main Street and Blakeley Street in downtown Monroe for a future park. The properties include the former Union Bank building, chiropractor’s office, and parking lot. Combined, the properties create a half-acre site for a future community gathering space, parking, and public restrooms – a plan envisioned by the city since the 1970s.
Mayor Thomas expressed his appreciation for the City Council’s actions to secure the site and stated “The city and community have long desired to create a festival lot or park space in our downtown.” He added, “I look forward to working with our council, staff, and the community to activate this gathering space.”
In the coming year, the City Council will consider near-term uses for the properties. Planning and community input for long-term uses on the site may begin as early as 2025 with development occurring as funding becomes available.