Parks & Recreation

	Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park Located on Ozier Road, off U.S. 45, 10 miles south of Jackson. One of the largest Middle Woodland ceremonial sites in the United States, constructed from 1 to 500 A.D. Consists of 12 ceremonial and burial mounds. Sauls Mound, at 72 feet, is the second highest in the United States.
	Lake Graham Hurts Chapel Road, seven miles east of Jackson. This 500-acre man-made lake is a popular fishing spot. Two boat ramps, picnic facilities.
	Cypress Grove Nature Park U.S. 70 West Two miles of boardwalk lead through 165 acres of pristine river bottomland. The park includes a nature center, observation tower, birds of prey habitat and two lakes for fishing. (731) 425-8316
	Muse Park Central Jackson1380 N. Parkway 100 acres in the central city that offers playgrounds, courts and fields for many activities, skate park, lake for fishing, disc golf course, picnic pavilions, restrooms. (731) 425-8399
	Kate Campbell Robertson Memorial Park East of Jackson2700 N. Parkway at Flex Drive 317 acres on the east side of town with plenty of open space for enjoying the outdoors - 3 soccer fields, 2 picnic pavilions, playground, restrooms. (731) 425-8399
	Britton Lane Battlefield Highway 223 to Denmark Site of Civil War battle includes restored cabin which served as a hospital.

Other City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Centers

Bemis Park Playground: picnic pavilion, wading pool.
Location: 110 South Missouri Street, South Jackson. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Bemis Recreation Center: Youth and senior citizen activities.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 12 N. Missouri St. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Bennett Community Center: Dance studio, ceramics room, kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, playground, pavilion. Senior citizen activities, Monday-Friday.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Off North Royal at 96 O'Neal Street. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Carnegie Center for Arts and History: Historic building available for private or public events. Location: Corner of Church and College streets, downtown.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone: (731) 425-8367.

Centennial Park: An 9-acre park with native planting, 1/2 mile walking trail, playground, tennis court, 2 ball fields and 2 picnic pavilions. Slashpad (rental available).
Location: 845 East Chester Street. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Carl Perkins Civic Center: A 2,000-seat auditorium, small theater and convention space are available for rental. For information, dates and rates, contact Mose Burton, events coordinator.
Location: 400 S. Highland Ave. Phone: (731) 425-8580.

Cypress Grove Nature Park: 165 acres of natural lowland beauty, boardwalks, two lakes, observation tower, picnic pavilion, Aerie Trail Raptor Center, restrooms, group tours available by appointment. Hours: dawn to dusk.
Location: 866 Airways Off U.S. 70 West. Phone: (731) 425-8316.

Forest Hill Park: A 22-acre park with picnic pavilions, softball field, lighted basketball courts and tennis court, playground.
Location: Labell Street. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Conger Park & Tennis Center: A 1.5-acre park with a tennis center featuring eight lighted courts, playground, wading pool and picnic pavilions.
Location: 1453 North Highland Avenue. Phone: 731) 425-8399.

Jackson Fairgrounds Park: Main exhibit building, covered pavilions, livestock areas, grandstand, quarter-mile track, public fishing lakes, RV spaces. Rental available.
Location: 800 S. Highland Ave. Phone: (731) 425-8384.

Liberty Gardens: 12-acre memorial to September 11, 2001. Serves as a living tribute to our nation and resilience of our people. Walking track, gazebo, garden, lighted flag & flagpole.
Location: Corner of Stonebridge and Channing Way. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Malesus Civic Park: A 32-acre park with baseball, softball and T-ball fields, picnic pavilion, playground, tennis courts, mile long walking trail and outside exercise stations.
Location: 412 TN Hwy. 18 South. Phone: (731) 425-8614.

South Jackson Community Center: Multipurpose building available for public and private events. Meeting/activity room, restrooms, paved parking, limited kitchen facilities.
Location: In Malesus Civic Park. Phone: (731) 425-8614.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.

North Park: This 68-acre park includes a 1.3 mile paved and lighted walking trail, lighted soccer fields and tennis courts, baseball and softball practice fields, in-line hockey rink, sand volleyball courts, outside exercise stations, restrooms.
Location: East of U.S. 45, north of Interstate 40. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Northside Lions Club Kitchen: meeting room.
Location: North Highland Avenue, north of Interstate 40. Phone: (731) 425-8370.

Oman Arena: This 5,600-seat arena is available for rental. For information, dates and rates, contact Marti Pope, events coordinator.
Location: Allen Street and Lane Avenue. Phone: (731) 425-8390.

Paradise Park: Playground, seating area.
Location: East Lafayette Street. (731) 425-8399

NC & St. Louis Depot & Railroad Museum: Former train depot has exhibit room, meeting rooms, dining car, caboose. Model railroad exhibit is operated Wednesday and Saturday. Rental available.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment.
Location: 585 S. Royal St. Phone: (731) 425-8223.

Tobe Bailey Park: Baseball field, four T-ball/soccer fields.
Location: 266 Muse St. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

T.R. White Sportsplex: Multi-faceted facility, stadium for football and track, four tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, gymnasium, weight room, fitness center, ceramics and meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, rental available.
Hours: 8 a.m-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday.
Location: 304 Hays Ave. Phone: (731) 425-8380.

Unity Park: Across from the Carl Perkins Civic Center. A memorial to those who lost their lives in the 1999 tornadoes, and a tribute to the spirit of unity in the Jackson-Madison area. Presented October 24, 2001.

Wallace Road Park: Neighborhood park, half basketball court, play area, playground, picnic area.
Location: 898 North Wallace Road. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Washington Douglas Playground: Playground.
Location: 409 Iselin Street. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

West Jackson Playground: Playground.
Location: 27 McCowat Street. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Whitehall Playground: Playground, baseball field.
Location: 532 Whitehall Street. Phone: (731) 425-8399.

Westwood Recreation Center: Kitchen facility, ceramics room, meeting/activity rooms, outdoor swimming pool, dressing rooms, gym, exercise room, game room, indoor tennis courts.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: #3 Westwood Gardens Drive. Phone: (731) 425-8370, Tennis (731) 425-8373.