Why Monroe? Our Quality of Life.

Recreational, Educational, & Cultural Facilities

Indoor swimming pool with blue and yellow soundproof panels on ceiling, blue and white bunting, and lane markers on the water. Pool chairs and fitness equipment are visible around the pool area.
Indoor science center exhibit area filled with children and adults playing video games, on virtual reality machines, and participating in activities. Bright lighting, colorful walls, and various gaming stations are visible.
Dowd Center Theatre marquee displaying "An Evening with Friends" on an outdoor sign, with umbrellas and patio seating outside in the evening.
A golf course with a sand bunker, green grass, and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Exterior view of the Phil Bazemore Active Adult Center building with brick walls, large windows, and a landscaped walkway with small American flags.
Main Street scene with vintage and classic cars parked along both sides, some cars with hoods open, lining a downtown area with trees, buildings, and pedestrians walking.

The City of Monroe is a vibrant and progressive city that serves as the hub of retail, government, culture, and industry in Union County.

From the large Historic District complete with stately homes and a newly revitalized downtown to its industrial core attracting businesses from across the globe to the ever-growing retail marketplace, Monroe has something to offer to all.

View the community calendar of events

Entrance of Charlotte Monroe Executive Airport with brick building, large windows, potted plants, and a sign.

Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport

Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport is a full-service airport with full & self-service fuel, convenient car parking, rental cars on-site, hotel booking, crew lounge with shower, wireless internet access, quick turnarounds, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection available on demand. 

Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport has a 7,000-foot runway to handle virtually any corporate aircraft and serves as the primary reliever for Charlotte-Douglas International.

Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport is pleased to offer international customs processing on demand. The 2,500 sq. ft. federal inspection station, built to federal security and safety standards, is complete with secure offices for CBP Officers and secure storage.

Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport is also host to the City’s annual Warbirds Over Monroe air show, which draws thousands to Monroe every Veterans Day weekend.

Learn more on the website

A playground with slides and swings in a park, shaded by large green trees, with a grassy lawn and a pavilion in the background.

Parks & Community Centers

  • Belk-Tonawanda Park & Splash Pad

  • Dickerson Park

  • Sunset Park & Dog Park

  • Don Griffin Park

  • Creft Park

  • Parks Williams Athletic Complex

  • Dickerson Community Center

  • J. Ray Shute Community Center

  • Old Armory Community Center

  • Sutton Park Community Center

  • Winchester Community Center

Aerial view of a river winding through lush green countryside with houses, trees, and farmland on either side under a partly cloudy sky.

Monroe’s lakes were constructed to supply drinking water to the City.  Fishing and boating are allowed. The City of Monroe owns three man-made lakes:

  • Lake Twitty

  • Lake Monroe

  • Lake Lee

Lakes, Boating, & Fishing

Hospitals

Novant Health logo

Novant Health

Atrium Health logo

Atrium Health

Greenways

A decorative lamppost with a flag that reads "Monroe Greenway" and features a hummingbird logo, located near a winding pathway in a park.
Map showing two bike trails: Bearskin Creek Greenway in orange and Downtown Historic Loop in yellow, passing through parks and streets in a town.