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Outdoor Fun
Brandon on ice - Brandon
Grand Opening Saturday Nov 23, 2024! Synthetic surface ice-skating rink, open to the public through Jan 11, 2025. Located at former soccer fields, behind Rogers-Dabbs Chevrolet in Brandon MS.
Hours: Seasonal
Admission: more info
Address: 217 Woodgate Dr S, Brandon, MS, United States, Mississippi
Contact: Info@BrandonOnIce.com
photo courtesy of Brandon on Ice
Mac & Bones Mini Golf - Pearl
“Mac & Bones Mini Golf is Mississippi's only professional mini golf course. We proudly serve Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties”
Admission: click here for rates
Hours: Monday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Address: 1 Mac And Bones Blvd, Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: (601) 932-4653
photo courtesy of Mac & Bones
The Quarry Trails - Brandon
Length: 3.5-mile loop trail
Hours: Everyday, Sunrise to Sundown
Admission: Free
Address: 629 Marquette Rd, Brandon, MS 39042
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Crystal Springs Skatepark - Crystal Springs
Address: 321 Harmony Rd, Crystal Springs, MS 39059
photos courtesy of Micah Anglin
CLINTON COMMUNITY NATURE CENTER - CLINTON
The Clinton Community Nature Center features miles of beautiful, shaded walking trails, Play Forest, Mud Kitchen, Splashing Frog Water Feature, amphitheater, native plants, Price Hall, popular annual events and programs.
The Nature Center is owned and operated by the Clinton Community Nature Center Association, Inc., a 501c(3) non-profit organization formed to preserve a precious tract of woods, located right in the heart of Clinton, Mississippi. The Nature relies heavily on Supporters, Volunteers, Memberships, and Fundraisers. We strive to conserve our land and historic features while developing a place for the application, enjoyment, and study of nature in all aspects.
Hours: Everyday 7 AM - sunset
Address: 617 Dunton Road, Clinton, MS 39056
Phone: (601) 926-1104
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
MUSEUM TRAIL - JACKSON
“The Museum Trail is an approximately 3 mile multi-use trail connecting the Mississippi Farmers Market to the Mississippi Children’s Museum. The trail provides access to LeFleur's Bluff State Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi History Museum, and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Nearly 2 miles of the trail is Jackson's first "rail trail" along the old GM&O line on the eastern border of the Belhaven and Belhaven Heights neighborhoods. The trail connects three parks, and provides safe passage across I-55 for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles.”
Hours: Open everyday, 7AM – 9PM
Address: Mississippi Farmer's Market (High St.) and Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (Riverside Dr.)
photo courtesy of Museum Trail
Action Pursuit Games of Brandon - Canton
Action Pursuit Games of Brandon, or APG, is a local, family-owned and operated business that has been providing paintball entertainment to Mississippi residents since 1996. APG covers 49+ acres with 8 fields, pro shop, tournaments, scenario games and has grown into a close-knit community of both newcomers and the experienced alike, with excellent camaraderie demonstrated among players.
Admission: Pricing info
Hours: Saturday 9:30AM - 2:30PM Private games by reservation only
Address: 928 Old Natchez Trace, Canton, MS 39047
Phone: 601 825 1052