Lazarre Park

Updated April 16, 2024

## Lazarre Park (West Monroe, Louisiana): River Access, Disc Golf, and a Big Slice of Ouachita Riverfront

If you want a straightforward way to get onto the Ouachita River—whether that means launching a boat, sliding in a kayak, casting a line, or playing a round of disc golf—Lazarre Park is one of West Monroe’s most utilitarian outdoor spots. The City of West Monroe frames it as a long stretch of river-adjacent land with multiple “do-something” amenities rather than a manicured destination park.

### Quick facts (from official/local listings + your provided data)
– Name: Lazarre Park
– City/Area: West Monroe, Louisiana
– Park address listed by the City: 703 South Riverfront, West Monroe, LA
– Alternative location description used by the local tourism directory: Corner of Hamilton & Thompson Street, West Monroe, LA 71292 Monroe West Monroe
– Park hours (City listing): Daylight to dark, Monday–Sunday
– Size (City parks overview): The city describes Lazarre Park as “over 90 acres” along the Ouachita River.
– Coordinates you provided: 32.4841081, -92.1168315 (useful for GPS pinning even if the “front door” address you see differs).

> Data accuracy note: The City of West Monroe and the Monroe-West Monroe tourism directory describe the location slightly differently (street address vs. intersection-style description). That’s common for riverfront parks with multiple entry points.

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## What Lazarre Park is best for

### 1) Launching boats and kayaks on the Ouachita River
The city explicitly lists Boat Launch and Kayak Launch as core amenities, and it also mentions a “Soft Kayak Landing” adjacent to the boat launch.
The Monroe-West Monroe tourism directory similarly highlights the park as a place to launch boats or kayaks on the Ouachita River. Monroe West Monroe

Why that matters in practice: this is one of those parks where the “main attraction” is access—getting on the water efficiently—rather than a list of built-out features.

### 2) Disc golf (and yes, the course details vary by source)
You’ll see Lazarre Park referenced heavily for disc golf:
– The City of West Monroe lists Disc Golf and describes a 21-hole disc golf course.
– The Monroe-West Monroe tourism directory says it features two 18-hole disc golf courses. Monroe West Monroe

Those can’t both be true in the same simple way, so treat the exact configuration as something to verify on-site or via a current course directory/app before you plan a very specific layout (league play, tournament practice, etc.). What is consistent across sources: disc golf is a major park feature.

### 3) Fishing and tournament activity
The city lists Fishing as an amenity and notes the park hosts many fishing tournaments throughout the year.
The broader “West Monroe Parks” page also states Lazarre Park is home to many fishing tournaments and other events throughout the year.
The Monroe-West Monroe tourism directory calls out a specific example: the Ronald McDonald House Annual Big Bass Tournament held here in May. Monroe West Monroe

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## Walking, running, and biking: what to expect (based on what’s actually documented)
The City of West Monroe lists Walk/Run/Bike as a park amenity and positions the space as good for jogging or biking with river views.

If you want a concrete “route” reference, AllTrails documents a 1.8-mile loop called “Lazarre Park Trails,” categorized as easy, with about 19 ft of elevation gain; it also notes the trail is used for walking, running, and road biking, and it’s open year-round.

Dog policy (documented):
– AllTrails: dogs are allowed but must be on a leash.
– City listing: it mentions the area is good for bringing dogs out to run and play.

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## Pavilion use and rentals (specific, verifiable details)
If you’re planning a picnic, meetup, or small gathering, Lazarre Park has a reservable pavilion:
– The city’s Lazarre Park page notes a pavilion for rent and provides a phone number.
– The “Lazarre River Pavilion” facility page lists:
– Address: 601 South Riverfront, West Monroe, LA 71292
– Reservation cost: $50.00 per day
– Max occupancy: 150
– Features: pavilion, picnic tables, water

Hours note (important): the facility page shows hours (7:00 AM–6:00 PM) but also clarifies those times are for booking availability; the park itself is listed as daylight to dark on the city’s Lazarre Park page.

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## How to plan your visit without guessing
Everything below is grounded in what the official/local sources explicitly say:

– Arrive during daylight: The city lists the park hours as daylight to dark.
– If you’re coming to launch: the city lists both a Boat Launch and Kayak Launch, including a “Soft Kayak Landing.”
– If you’re coming to walk or jog: the city lists Walk/Run/Bike, and AllTrails documents an easy 1.8-mile loop.
– If you’re coming to play disc golf: bring discs—and confirm the current course layout (sources disagree on whether it’s a 21-hole course or two 18-hole courses).
– If you want a reserved spot: the pavilion facility listing includes a $50/day reservation cost and 150-person max occupancy.

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## What might be outdated (flagged)
– Disc golf course specifics: The City of West Monroe and the tourism directory conflict on the exact disc golf configuration (21 holes vs. two 18-hole courses). Treat that as “verify before you optimize your day around a specific layout.”
– Pavilion booking times vs. park hours: Facility booking availability hours are not the same thing as park open hours; the pages distinguish those.

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