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Local Parks & Nature
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 courtesy of Kid-Friendly Mississippi
THE GROVE AT OLE MISS
The Grove is the tailgating area located at the center of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) campus. It is approximately 10 acres in size. The Grove takes its name from "the oak, elm and magnolia trees surrounding the area".
Hours: Open everyday
Address: 1848 University Ave, Oxford, MS 38655
photo courtesy of Marilyn Innman
PAT LAMAR PARK
Lamar Park is designed as an outdoor arboretum to be enjoyed for its' greenery, lovely walking trails, garden features, and quiet lake. The mission and use of the park is to enhance the lives of its patrons through quiet outdoor pursuits with focus on individual or family activities and enjoyment.
Walking trails, Outdoor sculptures, Picnic tables, Benches, Bathrooms, Fishing for children under the age of 15 in Lake Patsy.
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: Corner of College Hill Road and Country Club Road Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2380
photo courtesy of Marilyn Innman
BAILEY BRANCH PARK
This new park consists of a playground, pavilion, wildflower garden, and walking path. It is located at the corner of Highway 7 South and Office Park Drive.
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 1215 Office Park Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662-232-2380
photo courtesy of Marilyn Innman
BAILEY’S WOODS TRAIL
A National Recreation Trail, Bailey’s Woods Trail links Rowan Oak, William Faulkner’s historic home, to the University Museum. Stretching approximately 3,000 feet, the trail takes about 20 minutes to walk, and bikes are not permitted on the trail. Bailey’s Woods is a heavily wooded area that William Faulkner was known to walk through. The trail was officially opened in 2008 and is a popular spot for hikers, UM classes, families and pets. The trail is incorporated into educational programming at the Museum in order to get children and visitors outside and active.
Address: University Museum entrance: University Avenue and 5th, Oxford, MS 38655
Rowan Oak Entrance: 916 Old Taylor Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
Map: View
photo courtesy of Marilyn Innman
M Trade Park - (formerly FNC PARK)
Oxford's newest complex is 75+ acres and features 5 soccer, 8 baseball, and 3 softball fields. It also has a walking track and BMX bike park.
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 328 Old Sardis Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662-236-1012
photo courtesy of M Trade Park
SOUTH CAMPUS RAIL TRAIL (WHIRLPOOL TRAILS)
The South Campus Rail Trail is an old gravel railroad bed located just south of Highway 6 and just west of Chucky Mullins Drive. Click here for a Google map link. This trail was formerly (and colloquially) known as the “Whirlpool Trails” because of an old appliance factory that resided nearby (which is now being renovated into the South Campus Recreation Center). The marked rail bed trail is five miles, out and back. The University’s goal in managing this property is to provide a quality recreational experience for students, faculty, staff, and Oxford and Lafayette County community members who walk, run, and bike on the trail.
Length: 2.8 miles
Address: South Campus Rail Trail, Oxford, MS 38655
Map: View
photo courtesy of Ole Miss Campus Recreation
PRICE HILL PARK
Located on Price Hill Road, the park consists of a baseball/softball field, park pavilion, playground, spray pool, and an outdoor basketball court.
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 101 Price Hill Cove, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2380
photo courtesy of Oxford Park Commission
STONE PARK
Located on Price Hill Road, the park consists of a baseball/softball field, park pavilion, playground, spray pool, and an outdoor basketball court.
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 423 Washington Ave. Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2380
photo courtesy of Oxford Park Commission
GARDEN TERRACE PARK
Garden Terrace sits on the west side of town just off Thacker Road, which connects to Highway 6. It has a half-mile, 10-foot wide asphalt walking trail & playground.
Hours: Open everyday from dawn to dusk
Address: 75-89 Thacker Heights Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 232-2380
Photo courtesy of Oxford Park Commission