MERIDIAN
Local parks & Nature
HIGHLAND PARK
Highland Park is a historic park in Meridian. This park was built in 1908 and features the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, the Dentzel Antique Carousel, a swimming pool, a duck pond, Frank Cochran Center, Kendallwood Craft Center, two tennis courts, two baseball and softball fields, four picnic pavilions, two basketball courts, a state-of-the-art playground, restrooms, and the Parks and Recreation administration offices.
Acreage: 46 acres
Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 10AM–6PM
Sunday: 10:30AM–5:30PM
Address: 1720 Jimmie Rogers Memorial Dr, Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: 601-485-1802
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
BONITA LAKES PARK
City-owned park situated on three lakes, including Long Creek Reservoir, and Lakeview Golf Course. Beautiful, relatively primitive park featuring nature trails, a jogging and walking track, horseback riding, playground, picnic facilities, boat ramps, and fishing. Entry is free.
Acreage: 3,300
Hours: Everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: Bonita Reservoir Rd, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-485-1920
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Planet Playground at Northeast Park
Planet Playground, a 10,000-square-foot playground built totally by volunteers, is also located at Northeast Park. Admission is free, and it is fun for the whole family.
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 7300 Newell Rd # B, Meridian, MS 39305
Phone: 601-483-3526
photo courtesy of City of Meridian Parks & Recreation
DUNN’S FALLS - ENTERPRISE
The 65-foot waterfall was once used as a power source for a gristmill and the manufacture of Stetson hats. Historic Carroll-Richardson Gristmill is open for tours. The park is a natural wildlife refuge with a picnic area with barbecue grills, a gristmill pond, hiking and swimming areas.
Kid-Friendly Features: Not handicap or stroller accessible. Be cautious on the long wooden staircase that leads to the river. Rocks and surrounding areas can be slippery. Bathrooms are located on the property.
Admission: Day use for adults (12 years old and up): $3.25 per person;
Day use for kids (2-11 years old): $2.25 per person;
Day use for kids under 2 years old: Free;
Day use group rate (15 people or more): $50.00
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Address: 6890 Dunns Falls Rd Enterprise, MS 39330
Phone: (601) 655-8550
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi