Monroe Civic Center — Local services in Monroe

My wife & I attended a Saturday night Monroe Moccasins minor pro hockey game. Free parking on the north side of the arena offered a short walk to the main entry doors on the southwest facing plaza. We had easy entry through security checks. The rink has typical sightlines of the ice surface, and above average legroom in the lower tier. It was an entertaining game with strong fan engagement, and I was especially pleased with the ushers' very good control of patron flow during play to reduce distractions for other guests.

Now The Bad News: Two PA announcements (once late in the 2nd period & the identical script early in the 3rd) instructed fans to exit the parking lots via the rear property exits, because flash flooding from heavy rainfall blocked access to Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. Two problems with those instructions: (1) Visitors unfamiliar with the property need more clear directions; and (2) by the time we left the building with 10 minutes of the 3rd period remaining, there was 12 to 18 inches of water flowing swiftly down Wood Street next to the parking lot & 6 to 10 inches on the lot. IMO, arena management dropped the ball on providing real-time info about the worsening outdoor conditions and further didn't act to ensure the safety of their patrons. This was a serious public safety situation that was handled very poorly, and I can only hope that Monroe Civic Center leadership addresses the response to make sure such weather conditions in the future do not put...

Drove 2 hours for granddaughter's recital. Husband dropped me by door that said Handicap over it. Door was locked. Sign said use main entrance. Had to walk around building. Never saw the ramp. Had to slowly & carefully make it up 2 sets of stairs. Got to the lobby & there wasn't even a place I could sit to rest. Guess I won't be coming here anymore. Very disappointed...

We attended the LO sister conference at this venue, and it was amazing. The venue is older, but parking wasn't an issue, there were plenty of restrooms, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed exploring the city of Monroe. We found some great restaurants, and everyone we encountered was...