The Delta



Local parks & nature

WINTERVILLE MOUNDS - GREENVILLE

Winterville Mounds is the 42-acre site of a prehistoric Native American ceremonial center and home to sacred structures and ceremonies near Greenville, Mississippi, featuring 12 mounds, two large plazas, and a museum.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1:30 - 5 PM

Address: 2415 MS-1, Greenville, MS 38701

Phone: (662) 334-4684

photo courtesy of Winterville Mounds


Sky Lake, Belzoni, Mississippi, Cedar Trees, boardwalk

SKY LAKE BOARDWALK - BELZONI

The Sky Lake Boardwalk is more than 1,700 feet long and is handicap and stroller accessible. Visitors enter the heart of the ancient forest and walk among giant bald cypress trees, some of which are more than 1,000 years old. the boardwalk affords excellent views of birds and other wildlife.

Kid-friendly features: Stroller-friendly, amphitheater, pavilion, restrooms, walking trail, paddling trail, and a headquarters/educational building.

Address: 1090 Simmons Rd, Belzoni, MS 39038
Sky Lake WMA is located in Humphreys and Leflore Counties near Belzoni. From Belzoni, go north on Hwy 7 approximately 8 miles, Turn left on Four Mile Road. Go approximately 3 miles to permit station. Take left at permit station on Lake Road. Go approximately .25 miles to WMA headquarters on the right.

Phone: (662) 335-2422

photo courtesy of Marilyn Innman


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Kaboom park - clarksdale

”Children’s playground located next to the Sunflower River on the corner of Sunflower Ave & Martin Luther King Blvd. There are two play systems for different ages: the first for ages 2-5 and the second for ages 5-12. In addition to the play systems, there are swing sets for both age groups and other fun features!”

Address: Sunflower Ave & Martin Luther King Blvd

photo courtesy of Moonshot Recreation


FIREMAN’S PARK - CLEVELAND

Address: 301 S 2nd Ave, Cleveland, MS 38732

photo courtesy of Google Maps


BEAR PEN PARK - CLEVELAND

Address: College Street and Crosby Cleveland, Mississippi 38732

photo courtesy of Google Maps


Banner image provided courtesy of Bigmacthealmanac



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