Spring and Summer

Senior Citizens Center, Ceramic Studio, Velma Young Center,
Lakeview Municipal Golf Course, Carousel, Softball & Baseball, Basketball & Volleyball
Kendallwood Craft Center, Northeast Park Tennis Center, Camp High Hope
Swimming Lessons

Parks & Recreation Office
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Fees: $20.00 City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
Senior Citizens (55+) 1/2 price
Refunds: Fees are refunded only when a class has been canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department if the minimum number of participants has not been met by the last day of registration. The P&R dept reserves the right to cancel, change, combine, and make any other revisions when necessary.
Class Enrollment: Participants are accepted on a "first-come first-served basis"
Supplies and Materials: Supplies and materials are supplied by the students.
Birth Certificates: A birth certificate is required for most athletic programs.
Office and Center Closures: Programs will not be held on dates that correspond with holidays recognized by the City of Meridian.
Observations: Parents, relatives, and friends are not permitted to observe classes unless invited for special programs or activities with the instructor's permission.
For more information: Call 485-1802 or 485-1805

 

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 am.
Highland Park
Ages 3-10

Senior May Month
City and County residents (55+)
For information and sechedule of activities call 601-485-1812

Kids Fishing Derby
Saturday, April 30
7:30 - 11:30 Q.V. Sykes Park
Ages 5 - 16

State Games of Mississippi
June
Information: 601-482-0205

Invitational Swim Meet
Summer
Dates: TBA

Celebration and Fireworks
Monday, July 4
Bonita Lakes Park

Meridian Moonlight Run
Friday, August 12

10:00 pm - Northeast Park - Hwy 39 North
5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, Fun Run
Contact : 601-485-1805 or Mark 601-485-1895



Public Swim


Highland Park Pool
$2 admission - Lap Swim:$40 (Seniors:$20)
Velma Young Pool
$2 admission - Lap Swim:$40 (Seniors:$20)
Pools closed Sundays & July 4-7

Highland Park Pool
Monday, May 30 - Saturday, August 6
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 1:00 - 4:00
Friday & Saturday - 1:00 - 4:00
(Closed Monday for cleaning)
Pool hours are subject to change without notice


For more information, call 485-1904/1802

Swimming Lessons
Registration begins Monday, May 2 at the Frank Cochran Center

IMPORTANT NOTICE
There will be two (2) registration sessions to allow the working public an opportunity to enroll their children in our swimming program.

Registration Session I: 8:00 - 11:00
(Only 75% of the available spaces will be filled during this session.)

Registration Session II: 5:30 - 6:30
(The remaining 25% of the available spaces will be filled during this session.)

Fees :
City Residents-$40(Second child in same session, $35.00, 3rd child, $30.00)
Out of City Residents-$45.00 (Second child in same session $40.00, 3rd child, $35.00)

Highland Park Swim Classes
Session I
June 6-16
 
Session II
June 20-June 30
 
Session III
July 11-21
9:00-9:45     P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  9:00-9:45   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  9:00-9:45   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
     Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
  Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
  Level 3     Level 3
    Level 3
  Level 4    

Level 4

Level 5/6

 

    Level 4
10:00-10:45 P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  10:00-10:45   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  10:00-10:45   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
     Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
  Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
 

Level 3

Level 5/6

   

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5/6

   

Level 3

Level 5/6

               
11:00-11:45   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  11:00-11:45   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  11:00-11:45   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
  Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
 

Level 3

Level 4

   

Level 3

Level 4

   

Level 3

Level 4

               
5:30-6:15   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  5:30-6:15   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  5:30-6:15   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
  Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
 

Level 3

Level 4

   

Level 3

Level 4

   

Level 3

Level 4

               
6:30-7:15   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  6:30-7:15   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  6:30-7:15   P&C
6 mo-3 yrs.
  Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
    Beginner
4-5 yr.
  Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
    Beginner
6 & up
 

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5/6

   

Level 3

Level 5/6

Adult
Beginner

   

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5/6

  Adult
Beginner
          Adult
Beginner



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RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Softball & Baseball

Spring & Summer

Boys Baseball & Girls Softball @ Crestwood
The Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi
will register for its leagues February 21 - March 10
at the office 1717 45th Avenue, Meridian. 601-482-2544
Boys and Girls ages 5 - 12 must bring a birth certificate
and proof of insurance when registering.

Adult Summer Softball @ Sammie Davidson Complex
Register at the Parks & Recreation office in Highland Park
Now through Friday, April 1
Fee: $300.00 - Youth Coed Church: $200.00
Commercial & Church- Men, Ladies & Coed Leagues.
For more information call Charlie at 485-1803.

Summer Fast Pitch Softball League @ Sammie Davidson Complex
Register at the Parks & Recreation office in Highland Park
by Thursday, June 30
Fee: $75 - (t-shirt included)
League will take place in July, August, and possibly September.
This softball league is intended to expose girls to the game of fast pitch softball.
The level of play and instruction will be determined by the girls that register and the
volunteers involved. Leagues may be adjusted to achieve a competitive balance.
Parent participation is expected and essential.
For more information call Charlie at 485-1803 or email charlieturner@meridianms.org

Girls Softball @ Northeast Park Complex
All ga
mes played at Northeast Park Softball Fields..
Registration at Northeast Park Complex: Fee $65

Monday March 21 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday March 22 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday March 24 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday March 25 6:00 - 8:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lakeview Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole course open to the public daily. Located approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Meridian on Causeyville and Lakeview Golf Course Road, out 22nd Avenue Heights and adjacent to Long Creek Reservoir, Lakeview features a full service pro shop with cart rental and cart storage for all your golfing needs. Lakeview is open daily until sundown, weather permitting.
(601) 693-3301

Green Fees
Weekdays 9 Holes. . . . . . $7.00
  18 Holes. . . . . $12.00
Weekends & Holidays. . . $14.00
Cart Rental
  9 Holes . . . . . $5.00
  18 Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 per person
Membership
  Initial Fee. . $50.00
  Monthly Fee . . . . . $55.00
  Initial Fee Senior. . $50.00
  Monthly Fee Senior $45.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Established in 1909)
Highland Park - 601-485-1987

Saturday & Sunday Hours
August - October 1:00-5:00
April - May 1:00-5:00
Saturday Only Hours  
November - March 1:00-5:00
Daily  
June - July 1:00-5:00

 

 

 

 

 

Rides
$.50 per ride
Tours
$1 per person
(Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult standing beside them while riding the carousel.)
 
Birthday Parties-To book a party, schedule a tour, or for more information, stop by the Parks & Recreation office at Highland Park or contact Sherri at 601-485-1904
Call for prices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northeast Park Tennis Complex
Highway 39 North Phone 483-3526

Adult League Play
February - April
College and High School Team Matches

Adult Beginner Group Clinics
An eight wweek, hour long clinic each Monday
Mondays - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
June 6- August 1
Fee:$60
(Minimum class size of 6 for session to be held)

Summer Youth Clinics
June 7 - August 4
Tuesdays or Thursdays - 8:00 or 8:45
depending on age group

Fee:$50

NEW Jr. High/High School League
June 8
Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 Noon
Fee:$20 per person


Young, Adult & Group Lessons are available year round.


For information or to sign up for all tennis clinics and programs, call Bill at 601-483-3526 or 601-482-5558 or email jwa10s@mississippi.net

 

 

 

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