Hattiesburg
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Local Parks & Nature
TOWN SQUARE PARK
Town Square Park is a large park in downtown Hattiesburg that is home to local favorites like Live at Five, Summer Tunes, the Farmer’s Market and much more.
Hours: Everyday - 6:30AM–5:30PM
Address: 100 Main St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 466-3481
photo courtesy of Google Street view
KAMPER PARK
This 40-acre park is home to the Hattiesburg Zoo, plus tennis courts, playgrounds & walking trails.
Hours: Sunday - Closed
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9AM–4PM
Wednesday - 9AM–4PM
Thursday - 9AM–4PM
Friday - 9AM–4PM
Saturday - 9AM–2PM
Address: 107 S 17th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-4576
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Vernon Dahmer Park
Address: 1000 Country Club Rd., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: (601) 545-4667
photo courtesy of Hattiesburg Parks & Rec
Southern Mississippi Rose Garden
“The renowned All-American Rose Garden, which opened in 1974, features approximately 800 separate bushes that consistently attract admirers from South Mississippi and beyond. Located at the front entrance to campus, the Southern Miss Rose Garden is open to the general public free of charge, seven days a week.”
Address: #118 College Dr. Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: (601) 266-4491
photo courtesy of Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Lake Thoreau Environmental Center
Lake Thoreau Environmental Center is composed of two sections of property: the Eubanks Preserve and the Longleaf Preserve. The Eubanks Preserve offers a 1.5 mile trail around Lake Thoreau. The Longleaf Preserve is home to the The Golden Eagle Trail Complex. The trails were built by and are maintained by The Hub City Mountain Biking Community. Access to these trails is granted by The Department of Biological Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Please note that several sections of both properties are closed to the public. These areas are only accessible by Lake Thoreau staff and those with research approved by the Lake Thoreau Committee. All trails that should not be accessed are marked with signs noting ‘Sensitive Research Zone’. Please do not enter these zones, as active research is a continuing component of Lake Thoreau, and entering may disrupt a critical program.
Hours: Eubanks Preserve is only open on the weekend with limited hours and may be closed at times for special events. Call before visiting.
Length: 1.5 miles
Address: Lake Thoreau Dr., Hattiesburg MS, 39402
Phone: (601) 520-1038
photo courtesy of Lake Thoreau Environmental Center
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