Parks and recreation.
| Biloxi |
Beach Bums Rentals
Biloxi, MS Phone - (228) 229-9906 kayaks, Jet skis, aqua cycles, and chair and umbrella rentals. ID required for Jet Ski rental, and children under 16 a signed permission from legal guardian |
Biloxi Natatorium
Biloxi, MS Phone - (228) 435-6108 Public, year-round, indoor/outdoor, swimming pool. 50 meter by 25 meter, 4' to 13' deep, heated. 1 and 3 meter diving boards. Locker facilities, showers available. Call for hours of operation. Admission $1 per visit. J L Scott Marine Education Center |
LUCKY DUCK AMPHIBIOUS TOURS
Biloxi, MS Phone - (228) 297-DUCK Come make a SPLASH aboard the Mississippi Gulf Coasts’ newest attraction. Enjoy a funny, musical, personally narrated tour aboard our United States Coast Guard Certified Amphibious Bus! Fun and safe for all ages, our tour will captivate you by sharing the colorful history, culture and wildlife of the Coast. Departs 3 times daily, call for info. |
| Gautier |
MS Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
Gautier, MS Phone - (228) 497-6322 Home of the endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane and its rare and unique wet pine savanna habitat. Located a half-mile north of I-10, Exit 61, Gautier. Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Gulfport |
Gulf Islands Waterpark
Gulfport, MS Phone - (866) 485-3386 Gulf Islands Waterpark features wild rides, miles of slides and cool summer fun for all ages. You’ll love the Water Attractions and Special Events like Celebrity Meet & Greets with Stars from Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. Some of the past performances include the live bands of DreamFest, Sea Lion Shows, Frisbee Dog Shows and more. Satisfy your hunger at Petit Bois Island Cafe’ with Hot-off-the-Grill Catfish, Teriyaki Chicken, Hamburgers and Hotdogs. Enjoy awesome Kid’s Meals, Salads and more. Grab a fresh baked pizza and and Coca-Cola Beverages at Dockside Pizza. You will crave the Funnel Cakes, Cotton Candy, Dippin Dot and shaved Ice from Polly’s Sweet Spot. Gulf Islands Waterpark is also your place for a one-of-a-kind Party, Field Trip, Reunion or Corporate Event. Your Kids will love our cool Birthday Parties. Just contact Group Sales to make a reservation. |
Harrison County Skate Park and Hockey Complex
Gulfport, MS Phone - (228) 896-9206 Ramps for aggressive inline skating & skateboarding. 4 sections (advanced) 12 foot 1/4 pipes to 4 foot 1/4 pipes, (cement bowl) 10 foot deep, (half pipe) 1 14-foot half pipe and 1 6-foot half pipe, and beginner. Tue-Fri 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Sat 11:00am to 8:00pm, Sun 12:00 noon to 6:00pm, summer hours Tue-Sat 10:00am to 8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm to 6:00pm |
Ship Island Excursions/Pan Isles Inc.
Gulfport, MS Phone - (228) 864-1014 Daily passenger ferry to Gulf Island National Seashore. Cruising March through October. Dolphin sightings, tour Fort Massachusetts. Excellent swimming, shelling, birding. Food service available. |
| Long Beach |
Wolf River Canoe & Kayak
Long Beach, MS Phone - (228) 4527666 Canoe and Kayak Trips - Enjoy a beautiful and scenic trip winding down the Wolf River |
| Ocean Springs |
Gulf Islands National Seashore (Ship Island)
Ocean Springs, MS Phone - (228) 875-9057 Ocean Springs Headquarters features William M. Colmer Visitor Center, exhibits, boat launching, trails, pier, pavilions, playground and campground. Seasonal passenger boat service takes visitors from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor to day use beaches on West Ship Island. Primitive camping on East Ship, Horn, and Petit Bois Islands. |
Marshall Park
Ocean Springs, MS Phone - () Spend the day relaxing under majestic trees which scatter the grounds of the park. Site of the original town bandstand stands |
| Pascagoula |
Alligator Farm and Airboat Rides
Pascagoula, MS Phone - (228) 475-6026 Enclosed boardwalk allows visitors to feed the alligators and view them up close. Alligators, airboat tours, endangered species, osprey nesting, beavers & more. Open 7 days a week 9:00am to 6:00pm, Sun 1:00 to 6:00pm. ( on Sundays airboat rides do not start until 11am) |
Scranton Nature Center- LEVY PARK
Pascagoula, MS Phone - (228) 938-6612 Live animals, museum exhibits include birds, fossils, mammals, rocks & minerals, wildflowers and much more. Admission by donation only. Tue-Sat 10:00am to 4:00pm, Sun 1:00 to 4:00pm. Located at I.G. Levy Park featuring a lake, fishing, picnic facilities, playground, walking trail, and soccer complex. |
| Pass Christian |
Raintree Center Aquatic Gardens
Pass Christian, MS Phone - (228) 452-3137 A unique nursery featuring a variety of aquatic garden ponds in a serene, walk through setting. Specializes in native plants, antique roses and herbs. Gift shop. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm. |
| Waveland |
Buccaneer State Park
Waveland, MS Phone - (228) 467-2580 Five acre facility with wave pool, double waterslide, kiddie pool for non-swimmers, The Grill; large sun deck, locker rental, tubes and lots of shade. Sand play area. New minature golf course. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day 11:00 am to 6:45 pm., Camp Sites, and Nature Trails. Located across from The Beach in Waveland. |