City of Jackson Mississippi
Parks and Recreation
http://www.jacksonms.gov/government/parks
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The City of Jackson welcomes you to our Parks and Recreation web page!

Check out Parks and Recreation's 2010 Leisure Service Guide


Some facts about our parks and other recreation facilities:
There are 55 city parks and facilities in Jackson, which cover around 2,300 acres of land. These areas include playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, picnic grounds, and jogging and walking paths. Special facilities include community centers, which are available for public use; Smith Wills Stadium; Mynelle Gardens; the city's botanical gardens; and the Jackson Zoo. All properties are patrolled by City of Jackson Park Rangers.

The City of Jackson offers a wide variety of recreational programs; athletics for youth and adults, including softball, flag football, basketball and baseball leagues; swimming, golfing, and tennis lessons; neighborhood festivals; after-school programs; and seasonal clinics.


FAST FACTS:
Total Area
Approx. 2,303.35 Acres
Number of parks and recreational facilities
55
Playgrounds
32
Athletic fields
72
11
9
Tennis courts
61 (6 are clay courts)
2
Driving range
1
Walking trails
8 miles
Go-kart track
1
Model airplane field
1
1


Park Maintenance
Phone: (601) 960-1840
Fax (601) 960-1983


*** Picnicking welcome - Handicap Accessible ***