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Local Parks & Nature - Page 2
BRANDON PARK - BRANDON
Covered playground, tennis courts, picnic benches, open air pavilions, water fountain, restrooms, walking trail, pond, library next door
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 1451 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042
Phone: 601-825-3047
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Friendship Park - Ridgeland
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 475 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 853-2011
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The Art Gardens at the Mississippi Museum of Art - Jackson
“The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art is a 1.2 acre park located in the heart of Downtown Jackson. The Art Garden is surrounded by Jackson’s foremost cultural organizations, all of which contributed invaluably to its development, and is designed to engage visitors not only in the visual arts but in all the arts.
The Art Garden features a welcoming lawn, seasonal foliage, native garden beds, permanent art installations, soothing fountains, and outdoor terrace dining. This versatile, open, outdoor space is open to the public from daily during daylight hours. The Museum also hosts a variety of free community events – concert series, festivals, live music during lunch hour, and an outdoor movie series – throughout the year in The Art Garden. Check our events calendar for information about ongoing events.”
Address: 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 960-1515
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Richland Westside Park - Richland
Address: 160 Brandon Ave, Richland, MS 39218
Hours: Everyday 6:30AM - 10PM
Phone: (601) 420-3400
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Playground at Outlets of Mississippi - Pearl
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 11AM–7PM
Sunday12–7PM
Address: 200 Bass Pro Dr, Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: (769) 972-3000
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LAUREL STREET PARK - JACKSON (BELHAVEN)
The park features a playground, picnic pavilion, and large green space, often used for pickup soccer or softball competitions. Ideal for outdoor events, picnics, ultimate Frisbee. Renovated in 2000, though an ongoing partnership between the neighborhood and the City of Jackson, the park is supported by Friends of Laurel Street Park, a committee of GBNF.
Kid-friendly Features: No Bathrooms are located at this park
Hours: Open daily 5AM - 10PM
Address: 1841 Laurel St, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-352-8850
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Richland Eastside Park
Hours: Everyday: 8AM–10PM
Address: 100 Furr Dr, Richland, MS 39218
Phone: (601) 487-9989
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Old Trace Park - Ridgeland
Hours: Everyday: 6 AM–8 PM
Address: 422 Post Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157