Monroe Park
| Monroe Park | |
|---|---|
Monroe Park facing east | |
| Type | Public Park |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°32′48″N 77°27′01″W / 37.5465354°N 77.4502613°W |
| Created | 1851 |
| Operated by | City of Richmond |
| Website | monroepark.com |
| Built | 1851 |
| Part of | Monroe Park Historic District (ID84003572) |
| Designated CP | July 05, 1984 |
Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) landscaped park 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States (1817–1825). The park unofficially demarcates the eastern point of the Fan District and is Richmond's oldest park. It occupies the center of the Virginia Commonwealth University Monroe Park Campus.