Dennis S. Coker Park
Dennis S. Coker Park, named for Dennis Sanders Coker, is located approximately 1.3 miles southeast of Downtown Monroe, and is currently closed and awaiting complete renovation and reopen to the public. Coker Park was once home to several baseball/softball fields, pavilion, and restroom facility. Sadly, the park was allowed to fall into disrepair and closed due to safety concerns. The future plans for the park are to have a smaller pocket style park at the entrance on South Madison Avenue and to utilize the entrance on Pannell Road for a future facility and park area, both having ties to what is and will always be Dennis S. Coker Park. The passage of SPLOST in 2019 will allow for funding along with sought after grant funds to rehabilitate the park!
Dennis Sanders Coker, born May 7, 1945 served in the United States Army in the 191st AHC, 214th AVN BN, 12th AVN Group, 1st Aviation BDE, USARV as a First Lieutenant. Sadly, he lost his life on March 2, 1969 during the Vietnam War at the age of 23. His name is listed on the Vietnam War Memorial Wall on panel W30, Line 10.
The City of Monroe on January 17, 1974 acquired the land that was to then be designated as Dennis S. Coker Fields on May 27, 1975. The dedication ceremony was held on November 22, 1975 by the Youth Football Association, of which his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Coker were present for the ceremony.
