Parks
Highland Park / Northeast Park / Velma Young Park / Ben Arthur Davis Park / Bonita Lakes Park / Skewes Park / Chaney Park / Dumont Plaza
Highland Park
Location: 19th Street and 41st Avenue
Access from Highland Park Drive, 42nd Avenue, 19th Street, 39th Avenue and 17th Street
Acreage: 46 acres
This historic park was built in 1908 and features the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, the Dentzel Antique Carousel, a swimming pool, duck pond, Frank Cochran Center, Kendallwood Craft Center, 2 tennis courts, baseball and softball field, 4 picnic pavilions, 2 basketball courts, state-of-the-art playground, restrooms, and the Parks & Recreation administration offices.
SHELTER RENTALS AT HIGHLAND PARK
To reserve, call 601-485-1802.
SHELTER #1 - located behind Frank Cochran Center, next to the playground
Capacity: 100 people, Fee: $25.00
SHELTER #2 - located behind the tennis courts and is next to Kendallwood Craft Center
Capacity: 25 to 30 people, Fee: $25.00
SHELTER #3 - located across from Jimmie Rodgers Memorial, in front of Frank Cochran Center and adjacent to the playground
Capacity: 50 to 75 people, Fee: $25.00
SHELTER #4 - located across from the MCC Softball Field
Capacity: 150 to 200 people, Fee: $30.00
Trailer Parking Spaces (during park-related functions only) cost $10.00 per day
Northeast Park
Location: Highway 39/Newell Road -7300 Newell Road
Acreage: Approximately 85 acres
Three lighted soccer fields, along with four lighted softball fields; a multi-purpose two-story building used for concessions, meetings, storage and restrooms; a 500-car parking area; asphalt walking and running track; a small building also used for concessions and restroom; and one large picnic pavilion.
Ten lighted courts; club house with showers; on-duty tennis pro. The tennis center offers after-school programs, adult leagues, clinics for youth and adults, daily play, and sanctioned tournaments. The facility offers opportunity for USTA play.
For information on any of the programs, daily court fees, yearly membership, tournaments, or the facility, call 601-483-3526.
Planet Playground, a 10,000-square-foot playground built totally by volunteers, is also located at Northeast Park. Admission is free, and it is fun for the whole family. The playground is 1 3/4 miles north of North Hills Street, just off Highway 39 North.
Planet Playground Pavilion
Capacity: 75
Rental Fee: $30/3 hours, or $60/6 hours, or $70/day
To reserve, call 601-485-1802.
Velma Young Park
Location: 17th Avenue and 26th Street
Acreage: 15 acres
The park includes a playground, two outdoor basketball courts, swimming pool, wading pool, bath house, multi-purpose community center, two picnic shelters, and a multi-purpose practice field.
SHELTER RENTALS AT VELMA YOUNG PARK
To reserve, call 601-485-1802.
SHELTER #1 - located next to Velma Young Park Swimming Pool
FEE: $25.00
SHELTER #2 - located behind the basketball courts
FEE: $25.00
Ben Arthur Davis Park
Location: Access from 14th Avenue, 12th Avenue and 13th Street
Acreage: 4 acres
Park includes one basketball court.
Bonita Lakes Park
To reserve the shelters at Bonita Lakes Park, call the Public Works Department at 601-485-1920.
>> See Bonita Lakes
Skewes Park
Location: Southwest Meridian, access from 57th Avenue
Acreage: 2 acres
Park includes a children's playground.
Chaney Park
Location: Davis Street and 40th Avenue
Park includes a playground, two covered picnic tables and one small baseball/ softball field.
Dumont Plaza
Location: Downtown at 5th Street and 22nd Avenue
Features a gazebo. Primarily used for special events and rental.
To rent, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 601-485-1802.