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Perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, J.P. Coleman State Park offers the finest in all types of water sports. Biking Trail and Bird and Wildlife watching.
The Jackson Zoo has one of the finest collections of wild animals from throughout the world, shown in natural habitat surroundings. Available for Birthday parties, Weddings, Receptions and education tours.
This shaded family friendly park has many amenities. The Splash pad for hot summer days, tennis courts for the athletic enthusiest and a walking track. It also offers an enclosed pavilion and playground equipment.
Located on scenic Sardis Reservoir just one hour from Memphis, John W. Kyle State Park offers a wide array of recreational opportunities in an area abundant in natural beauty. The historic campus of the University of Mississippi is just 25 miles away, making Kyle State Park the perfect spot to spend a football weekend.
Activity area, bicycle path, nature trails, picnic areas and swimming.
Latimer Lakes Park is a 120-acre park, featuring amenities to meet everyone’s needs. From a relaxing hike through nature, to childrens sports facilities, and even advanced skating amenities, you’ll find it all at Latimer Lakes Park. The bowl-type skating park, built for skateboards, bicycles and inline skates, covers a half-acre site and features ramps and slide rails. In addition, most sporting fields are lit, allowing for extra time for play. For a full list of the amenities Latimer Lakes Park has to offer, see below.
developed and tent camping, cabins, boat launch, fishing, golf, disc golf, nature trail, picnic area, playground, visitor/meeting facility
developed and tent camping, cabins, visitor/activity building, picnic area/shelter, nature trail, playground, boat launch, fishing
1800 acres; deer, wild turkey, migratory waterfowl, small fur-bearing mammals, plentiful birdlife, and alligators; cabins and camping available.
Park includes view of the Mississippi River with several picnic shelters, walking track, playground with benches.