Fixed locationNeighborhood inclusive playgrounds

Sister Margaret Ann Sanders-Jackson Playground

Benoit Community Center, Monroe, LA

Monroe's first inclusive playground, located at Benoit Community Center and designed so children, parents, and grandparents of different abilities can play together.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Likely strongest for toddlers through elementary-age children.

Price

Public community playground; no admission fee was published in reviewed sources.

Visit style

Neighborhood stop.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

This is the most important inclusive-play addition in Monroe proper, especially for families who want a community-center setting rather than a sprawling destination park.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Monroe families seeking an in-town inclusive play option.
  • Caregivers who value community-center context and neighborhood access.
  • Families wanting a simpler outing without the scale of a large destination park.
Less Ideal For
  • Visitors who want a large regional destination playground with extensive published amenities.
  • Families needing detailed official equipment and surfacing specs before visiting.

At a Glance

Venue type

Neighborhood playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Mixed shade

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entry

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Visit StyleNeighborhood/community-center visit.
Planning NoteReviewed sources confirm the playground's opening and community-center setting, but do not publish a full amenity or hours profile.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryPublic community playground; no admission fee was published in reviewed sources.

About the Venue

This playground at Benoit Community Center was celebrated by city officials as Monroe's first inclusive playground. Public reporting on the ribbon cutting notes that the design intent includes not only children with different abilities, but also parents and grandparents who want to participate in play. It reads as a practical neighborhood-focused community asset rather than a heavily programmed destination park.

Atlas Perspective

Inclusive Play Atlas Notes

Age FitLikely strongest for toddlers through elementary-age children.
Noise LevelLikely lower than a large destination park.
Visit StyleNeighborhood stop.
Energy LevelModerate.
Parent ComfortPotentially good because of the community-center setting, though logistics details are limited.

Accessibility & Comfort

SummaryThe city and local news describe this as Monroe's first inclusive playground and emphasize use by children and accompanying adults of different abilities.
Considerations
Detailed equipment, surfacing, and restroom specifics were not fully published in the reviewed source.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Likely strongest for toddlers through elementary-age children.

Price

Public community playground; no admission fee was published in reviewed sources.

Visit style

Neighborhood stop.

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

1700 Oaklawn Drive

Monroe, LA, 71202

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from ribbon-cutting coverage; omitted unsupported amenity details.

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