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
ADMISSION:
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




