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Attractions at Mississippi State Fairgrounds; credit Jackson CVB


JACKSON PARKS


Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex

DESCRIPTION: Located near downtown at High Street and Pearl Street, the facilities of the fairgrounds complex can be used for almost any specific function or event; composed of the Mississippi Coliseum, Mississippi Trademart and two Agriculture and Industry Buildings and the Multi-Purpose Arena, a 2,500-seat equestrian building with livestock show arena (currently under construction); site for the Mississippi State Fair in October and big name entertainers throughout the year

ADDRESS: 1207 Mississippi Street  MAP

PHONE: 601-961-4000

WEBSITE: http://www.mdac.state.ms.us

Mynelle Gardens
DESCRIPTION: From a simple garden started over a half-century ago, Mynelle Gardens stands today as a botanical wonderland. Strolling through the manicured grounds and fragrant gardens affords visitors floral visits year round

DAYS & HOURS: Mar 1-Oct 31 Mon-Sun 9a-5:15p, Nov 1-Feb 28 Mon-Sat 8a-4:15p, Sun Noon-4:15p

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ADDRESS: 4736 Clinton Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 601-960-1894

Jaycee Park
DESCRIPTION: Playground, basketball court and picnic pavilion

ADDRESS: 1420 Bailey Ave  MAP

Jones Park
DESCRIPTION: Playground, daycare center, swimming pool and basketball court

ADDRESS: 2050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd  MAP

Leavell Woods Park

DESCRIPTION: Four lighted baseball/softball fields; T-ball through high school. Concessions, playground, clubhouse, lighted walk/exercise trail, dance lessons available, and restrooms

ADDRESS: 351 Dona Drive  MAP

LeFleur's Bluff State Park
DESCRIPTION: Open year round. Admission charged. Over 500 acres that offer Public Golf - 9 holes, clubhouse, driving range, meeting rooms, swimming pool, picnic areas, playground, tennis, boating/boat rentals, fishing, camping and nature trails

ADDRESS: 2140 Riverside Drive  MAP

PHONE: 601-987-3985




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