Seven lighted fields are provided in the community. For scheduling information, call Meridian Parks and Recreation Department,
601-485-1802. For information on the Meridian Public School System games, call 601-485-8675. For information on the Lauderdale County School System games, call 601-693-1683.

The Meridian High School Gym seats 3,065. For information on the Meridian High School games, call 601-482-0423. For information on the Lauderdale County School System games, call 601-693-1683.
For information on the Meridian Community College Eagles basketball games call 601-483-8241.

Shooter's 1106 North Frontage Rd, Phone 601-483-9988

Dixie Bowl Lanes and Trophy Shop 3510 North Hills Street, Phone: 601-483-2283. Family entertainment center offers lessons by appointment. Relaxed atmosphere.

"T-N-T" Boxing Club Located at 3015 15th Street, 601-483-8469 or 601-616-0280. Hands-on training with a 20-year experienced trainer. Promotes self-discipline, team relations, fitness, and respect. Open to the community; competition ages from 8-30 years old. E-mail ucanlook4us@yahoo.com for further information.

Boy Scouts of America 2401 9th Street, Phone: 601-693-6757. Participating agency in the United Way.
http://www.cacbsa.org

Ray Stadium, home of the Meridian Wildcats, seats 14,000. Season tickets are available through the Meridian High School Office. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate. For scheduling information on the Meridian High School games, call 601-482-0423. For information on the Lauderdale County School System games, call 601-693-1683.

Girl Scouts of America 307 24th Avenue South, Phone: 601-693-2903. Participating agency in the United Way
http://www.gulfpines.org

Briarwood Country Club Highway 39 North, Phone: 601-681-6183. Pro - Jerry Covich, II. 18 holes - private. Guests of members or members of other country clubs are welcome.

Lakeview Golf Course Located just past Long Creek Reservoir on Causeyville Road. Phone: 601-693-3301. Par 70, 18 holes. Driving range, three putting greens, snack bar and carts available. Open seven days a week 7 a.m.-dusk. Weekdays green fees $8.00; 9 holes $5.00. Weekends, $10.00 for all play. Open to public.

Northwood Country Club 4300 Country Club Drive,
Phone: 601-485-4491. 18 holes. Private - cards from other clubs honored after arrangements have been made with the Pro - Jimmy Gamblin. Traditional 4th of July Tournament by invitation.

Okatibbee Creek Golf Center 2223 Highway 19 North,
Phone: 601-483-4653. Open to public. 9 holes plus a driving range.

Ponta Creek Golf Course Highway 39 North, Naval Air Station, Meridian,. 18 holes - private. Green fees $5.50. Open to Navy League members.

Fortunate Farms Equestian Center. 4840 Arundel Road, Meridian, 601-693-7705. A full service boarding, riding and training facility, specializing in English horseback riding. E-mail: Fortunatefarms@fortunatefeathers.com.

Meridian Area East Central Mississippi Horse Show Association has six riding clubs: Union, Newton, Pine Springs,
C&J in Enterprise, Stalls for rent at Allan Akin Riding Club, Russell, Mississippi. Phone: 601-482-8767

Okatibbee Lake (Public) Public hunting is a popular activity at Okatibbee during the fall and winter. Over 6,000 acres of land are licensed to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. State laws govern hunting.

Bonita Lakes City owned 3,300 acre park situated on three lakes. Includes Long Creek Reservoir and Lakeview Golf Course. Beautiful, relatively primitive park features nature trails, jogging and walking track, horseback riding, picnic facilities, paddle boats, boat ramps and fishing. Free. Open year round 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Shelter Rentals
Pavilion $40.00
Island $25.00 w/electricity additional $25.00
to reserve 601-485-1920
Bonita is reached by taking Highway 19 South, and is on the right immediately after leaving I-20/59. Long Creek is reached by Causeyville Road, a continuation of 22nd Avenue Heights. Long Creek opens one hour before daylight and closes one hour after sunset. Boat Limit: 16 foot, 25 hp motor.

Bonita Lakes is also the future home of the
Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Center.
http://www.msarts.org

Okatibbee Lake (Public) This 11,000 acre flood control project features a 4,100 acre lake and seven parks with facilities for class "A" camping, a full service marina, a motel, swimming beaches, a water slide, and other day-use attractions. Fishing is excellent. There is also a large area managed for hunting. Each year numerous special events are held at the lake including:

• World-class boat races
• Fishing tournaments
• Athletic Competitions such as the Mississippi State Championship Triathlon
• Pops Concert
• 4th of July Celebration
• Christmas on the Lake

This lake is located eight (8) miles northwest of Meridian via State Highway 19. For more information, Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 626-8431.

Lake Tom Bailey - Located west of Meridian off Highway 80 near Toomsuba.

Bonita Trails - These trails are made for off road motorcycles and ATVs. Trails are located on Lakeview Golfcourse Road. Take Hwy 19 S headed out of Meridian, turn right onto Sandflat Rd, turn right onto Lakeview Golfcourse Road, entrance is on the left. To be admitted you must be a member of the Meridian Motorcycle Assn. Dues are $40.00 per year for a Family. And $30.00 a year for a single person.
Contacts for more info. - Jerry Corley 601-693-4637
Johnny Ford 601-483-6063
Battlefield Drag Strip - Take Hwy 19N out of Meridian, turn on Phillip Grocery Rd

United Artists Theatres - Bonita Lakes Mall 601-485-5009

Planet Playground is a 10,000-square foot playground built totally by volunteers. Open 24 hours, it's fun for the whole family. Free.
1 3/4 miles north of North Hills St.,
just off Hwy. 39 North

Velma Young Park includes a playground, two fenced and lighted baseball fields with
associated facilities, two lighted outdoor basketball courts, swimming pool, wading pool, bath house, multi-purpose community center, three picnic shelters, and a multi-purpose practice field. Located on 17th Avenue and 26th Street

Skate Odyssey of Meridian, Inc. 3435 North Hills Street,
Phone: 601-483-9654.

The Jaycee Soccer Complex is located on Old 8th Street Road. There are 10 fields and leagues range from 4 years to 19 years.
For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 601-485-1802. Northeast Park located on Hwy 39 N has 3 lighted fields.

Sammy Davidson Softball Complex
This complex hosts national softball tournaments.
Features include four diamonds, locker rooms, field lighting, parking for 500, tennis courts and a half-mile track. Admission charge varies according to event (tennis no charge). Take Highway 19 North, turn right on College Drive.

Northeast Park
This 80-acre park consists of a four-field softball complex with multi-purpose building, concessions, field lighting and parking, three international size soccer fields (two lighted) and 10 tennis courts. Open year-round. Fees for special events; all other admission free.
1 3/4 miles north of North Hills Street, just off Hwy. 39 North.

There are three 2-week sessions of swimming lessons taught during weekday mornings at Highland Park. For information, call Parks and Recreation at 601-485-1801. Public swimming at Highland Park and Velma E. Young Pools. Open daily during summer months, from 1- 4 weekdays and 1-5 weekends. Highland Park Pool is closed on Mondays. Velma E. Young Park Pool is closed on Wednesdays.

Tennis courts on the campus of the Meridian High School, Highland Park, the Sammie Davidson Complex and Northeast Park are open to the public. Tennis lessons taught during the summer under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Department at Highland Park.

Courts at Meridian Community College are open to the public from 8:15 am - 8:15 pm during the summer and on weekends. During the school year, the courts are open from 4 pm until 8:15 pm, Monday-Friday and 8:15 am - 8:15 pm, Saturday and Sunday unless occupied by the MCC tennis team.

Meridian Racquet Club, King Road - Private clay courts. For information, call 601-485-9206 or Wade Shirley - 4917 37th Avenue - 601-485-5389.

The Meridian Little Theatre, Mississippi's largest membership theatre, is one of the most active groups in the state. The Meridian Little Theatre building is located on Highway 39 North. Resident Director - Jimmy Pigford. For tickets or information call 601-482-6371 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, or write P.O. Box 3055, Meridian, MS 39303.

The Wechsler Community Arts Center - located in the original Wechsler School built in 1894 - at 3014 15th Street. For information, contact Melba Clark at 601-485-8882.

Splashdown Country water park sits on 350 acres of land on Lake Okatibbee managed by the Pat Harrison Waterway District. Picnic areas, 25-room motel, two waterslides, innertube river ride, children's pool with small slide, overlooking balcony and playground.
Open 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday;
Open 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Friday;
Open 11 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, June-Labor Day.
Admission, $6-weekdays, $8.50-weekends, under 42 inches-$3;
twenty percent discount for 15 or more.
Off Pine Springs Road, 11 miles northwest of Meridian.
Take Highway 19 North, turning right at Lake Okatibbee.