DESOTO COUNTY
Local Parks & Nature
Olive Branch City Park - Olive Branch
Three lakes (one with a pier), Five tennis courts, Playground, 3 ball field complexes, Eight-lane track, Two miles of walking trails with exercise stations, Half mile nature trail, Scenic overlook, Amphitheater, 2 Picnic pavilions, Mountain Bike Trail
Hours: Everyday 6 AM - 11 PM
Address: 8267 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Phone: (662) 895-4131
photo courtesy of Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce
Southridge Community Park - Olive Branch
Playground with rubberized safety surfacing, 1/2 mile walking trail, picnic tables, benches, baseball practice area with backstop, and 2-acre lake.
Hours: Everyday 5:30 AM - 9 PM
Address: 9730 Eva Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Phone: (662) 893-5219
photo courtesy of the City of Olive Branch
Central Park - Southaven
Backstops, Disc golf, Exercise equipment, Lake, Picnic area, Picnic tables, Playground, Walking trail
Hours: Everyday 6 AM - 8 PM
Address: 7505 Stonegate Blvd, Southaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 890-6726
photo courtesy of Thomas R Machnitzki
Conger Park - Hernando
The Conger Park includes a community built playground that was built in 2001. It has 3 pavilions, 2 tennis courts, 2 walking trails and restrooms. The pavilions are available for rental. The large pavilion has bathrooms attached to it. This is a great park for picnics and parties. 2 1/2 times around the large walking trail is 1 mile. 4 times around the small walking trail is 1 mile.
Address: 135 W. Oak Grove Rd Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-429-2688
photo courtesy of Google Maps
Arkabutla Lake - Hernando
Located in both Tate and DeSoto counties in north Mississippi, Arkabutla Lake’s remote location is an ideal setting for a serene retreat. However, if you are looking for a vacation full of fun and excitement, don’t worry…Arkabutla is still the right destination for you! Located just 30 minutes from Memphis, TN and Tunica, MS, there is no limit to the fun awaiting you and your family.
There are trails for hiking or biking and many of our amenities are ADA accessible, such as, a fishing pier, swimming beach and playgrounds in addition to accessible sites in our beautiful campgrounds. Recreation on the lake provides for some of the best fishing in the southeast and some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River. And, with more than 30,000 acres of land open for public hunting and numerous activities for public involvement, we are certain there is something for everyone!
Playgrounds: Five of Arkabutla Lake’s day-use recreation areas have ADA playgrounds. These areas include: Dub Patton Day-Use Area, South Abutment Day-Use Area, Hernando Point Day-Use Area, Bayou Point, Outlet Channel
Beaches: Two of Arkabutla Lake’s day-use recreation areas have swimming beaches. These areas include: South Abutment Day-Use Area, Hernando Point Day-Use Area
Trails: Arkabutla Lake has a variety of great trails for hiking/nature walking, horseback riding, mountain biking, just enjoying the outdoors. The two nature/hiking trails are located near the Outlet Channel. Coldwater River Nature Trail System, Swinging Bridge Nature Trail, Sunfish Bay Equestrian Trail, Bayou Point Single-Track Mountain Bike Trail, Hernando Point Single-Track Mountain Bike Trail
Disc Golf: Lost Indian Spring Disc Golf Course, Swampy Hollow Disc Golf Course
Admission: Beach Fees: $2/walk-in, $5/vehicle, $20/bus and no fees for children under 16 y/o
Address: 3905 Arkabutla Dam Road Hernando, MS 38618
Phone: 662-562-6261
photo courtesy of Arkabutla Lake (Vicksburg District, US Army Corps of Engineers)
Banner image provided courtesy of Thomas R Machnitzki
