Parks

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, four tennis courts, baseball and softball field, four picnic pavilions,
state-of-the-art playground, restrooms, and the Parks and Recreation Administration offices.

SHELTER RENTALS AT HIGHLAND PARK 485-1802
SHELTER #1-located behind Frank Cochran Center, next to the playground
Capacity: 100 people Fee:$20.00
SHELTER #2-located behind the tennis courts and is
next to Kendallwood Craft Center
Capacity: 35 to 40 people Fee: $20.00
SHELTER #3-located across from Jimmie Rodgers Memorial, in front of
Frank Cochran Center and is adjacent to the playground
Capacity: 50 to 75 people Fee: $20.00
SHELTER #4-located across from the Babe Ruth and Baseball Field
Capacity: 200 to 300 people Fee: $25.00

Northeast Park

Location: Highway 39/Newell Road -7300 Newell Road
Acreage: Approximately 85 acres
Four lighted softball fields, three lighted soccer fields, multi-purpose two-story
building used for concessions, meetings, storage and houses the restrooms,
500-car parking area, asphalt walking and running track, small building also used for
concessions and houses 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 483-3526.

Planet Playground is also located at Northeast Park.

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

Planet Playground Pavilion
Capacity-75
Rental Fee $30/3 hrs. or $50/day
To reserve, call 485-1802

Velma Young Park

Location: 17th Avenue and 26th Street
Acreage: 15 acres
The 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.

Shelter Rentals at Velma Young Park
To reserve call 601-485-1811
Shelter #1 $20, Located between Velma Young Center and Parkview Elementary School, and adjacent to the playground
Shelter #2 $20, Located next to Velma Young Park Swimming Pool
Shelter #3 $20, Located behind the basketball courts

Location: Access from 14th Avenue, 12th Avenue, and 13th Street
Acreage: 4 acres
Park includes one lighted basketball court

Location: Southwest Meridian, access from 57th Avenue
Acreage: 2 acres
Park includes a children's playground

Location: Davis Street and 40th Avenue
Park includes a playground, two covered picnic tables
and one small baseball/ softball field.

Location: Downtown at 5th Street and 22nd Avenue
Features a gazebo. Primarily used for special events and rental.
To rent, call the Parks and Recreation office at 485-1802.