Oxford
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FEATURED
Avent Park
Large covered pavilion, four lighted tennis courts, a baseball field, disc golf, plenty of shade, two playgrounds (separate play areas for older and younger kids), picnic tables, bathrooms on site, vending machines, water fountains, walking trail
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 120 Park Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2380
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Rowan Oak
Home to William Faulkner and his family for over 40 years, Rowan Oak was originally built in 1844 and stands on over 29 acres of land just south of the Square in Oxford. It is a primitive Greek Revival house built by Robert Sheegog. Rowan Oak was the family home of the Faulkners until 1962, the year of William Faulkner’s death. In 1972, Jill Faulkner Summers sold the house to the University of Mississippi to secure it as a place for people worldwide to learn about her father and his work.
Kid-Friendly Features: Large scenic grounds, Bailey Woods Walking Trail located next door
KFM Note: Bathrooms may be inaccessible. Parts of the house may be stroller-inaccessible
Admission: $5.00 for home tour (CASH ONLY)
The grounds are free to visit and are open dawn till dusk every day.
Non-Summer Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
CLOSED every Monday.
Summer Hours:
June 1 through August 1, Monday through Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday 1pm-6pm
Holiday schedules: Closed on: July 4th, Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
Address: 916 Old Taylor Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-3284
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
SQUARE BOOKS JR.
In 2003, the children's section at Square Books needed room to grow, so Square Books Jr. opened at 111 Courthouse Square, on the first floor of the building where Square Books operated until moving to its current location in 1986. Open 9-7 weekdays and 11-5 on Sundays, with storytime every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 a.m., Square Books Jr., the atmosphere is lively and a comfortable environment for all. Books for parents, babies, and kids through the teen years, along with toys, puzzles, and games can be found there.
Kid-friendly Features: Story time (Wed & Sat at 10AM), author readings, kid events
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9AM - 7PM
Sunday: 11AM - 5PM
Address: 111 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662-236-2207
photos courtesy of Marilyn Innman & Kid-Friendly Mississippi
GREETINGS FROM OXFORD MURAL BY GREETINGS TOUR
Mural painted by Greetings Tour
Address: 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655 (Lower Parking lot behind City Hall)
photo courtesy of Greetings Tour
YA YA’S FROZEN YOGURT
Cuisine: Frozen Yogurt
Menu: View Menu
Price Range: $
Hours: Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Monday-Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am – 11pm
Address: 100 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-0038
photo courtesy of Marilyn Innman
Booth’s BBQ - (Formerly Lamar Yard-Temporarily Closed)
Located at 2200 South Lamar, our 2-acre property features an expansive outdoor yard nestled between a full-service restaurant and an adjacent barn and music hall. Outdoor lovers, pet-owners, and families alike can enjoy the interactive atmosphere whether you want to relax in an adirondack chair, play cornhole and ping-pong, enjoy live music in the barn, or savor our menu of wood-fired smoked meats.
Cuisine: BBQ and smoked meats
Menu: View menu here
Price Range: $$-$$$
Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday
Restaurant: 11am-10pm
Yard & Barn: 11am-Until
Address: 2200 S. Lamar Blvd. Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 371-1333
photo courtesy of Lamar Yard
SOUTH DEPOT TACO SHOP
Cuisine: Tex-mex
Menu: View Menu
Price Range: $$
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11AM–9PM
Address: 1004 Van Buren Ave. Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-7886
photo courtesy of South Depot Taco Shop
Banner image provided courtesy of Marilyn Innman