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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 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
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
BEAR PEN PARK - CLEVELAND
Address: College Street and Crosby Cleveland, Mississippi 38732
photo courtesy of Google Maps
Banner image provided courtesy of Bigmacthealmanac