Parks

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Name Additional Information
Land Between The Lakes
Golden Pond, KY
Phone: 270-924-2000
Land Between The Lakes is located near I-24, about 90 miles north of Nashville. As a designated national recreation area under the management of the USDA Forest Service, LBL is maintained for the public's enjoyment and safety. LBL park offers recreational activities including mountain biking, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing and water sports. Check out the Land Between The Lakes  Web Site  for additional information and a calendar of events.
Bemis Park
Center of Bemis County
Phone: 731-425-8370
This park offers a picnic pavillion, playground and a wading pool.
Centinnial Park
East Chester St., adjacent to Parkview School
Phone: 731-425-8370
This park boasts 18 acres of native planting, picnic pavillion, playground, ballfield and tennis courts.
Chickasaw State Park
South of Jackson, HWY 100 outside of Henderson
Phone: 901-989-5141
Chickasaw State Park offers hiking trails, a swimming beach, fishing, summer horseback riding, a large playground and other recreational activities for the entire family Accommodations are available in cabins or a lodge; there is a restaurant on-site, as well as picnic facilities. Visit the  Web Site for additional information.
Cypress Grove Nature Park
Off US Hwy. 70 West
Phone: 731-425-8364
165 acres of natural lowland beauty, boardwalks, 2 lakes, observation tower, picnic pavilion, Aerie Trail Raptor Center. An elevated boardwalk takes you on a self-guided walking tour on an almost 2mile circuit through a virgin cypress forest, swamp and lake.
Forest Hill Park
Labell St.
Phone: 731-425-8370
22 acres, picnic pavilions, softball field, lighted basketball courts, tennis court
Highland Park & Tennis Center
N. Highland Ave.
Phone: 731-425-8376
18 acre facility, tennis center, 8 lighted courts, playground, wading pool, picnic pavilions.
Kate Campbell Robertson Park
East end of Bendix Dr.
Phone: 731-425-8370
317 acres of Natural Terrain, basketball, softball fields, tennis courts, playground, picnic pavilions, Vita Course for physical fitness
Malesus Civic Park
TN Hwy. 18 South
Phone: 731-425-8370
32 acres with baseball, softball, and T-ball fields, Picnic pavilion, playground, tennis courts, mile walking trail
Muse Park
North Parkway
Phone: 731-425-8370
100 acre facility, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, nature trails, fishing lake, picnic pavilions, Vita Course for physical fitness.
Pinson Mounds State Archaelogical Park

Pinson Mounds is one of the largest Middle Woodland ceremonial sites in the US. The 13 ceremonial and burial mounds were constructed about 2000 years ago Archeofest, celebrated here each September, spotlights Native American culture and archaeology Highlights include Native American dancers, storytellers, crafts, foods, and more.
Reelfoot Lake State Park
65 miles NW of Jackson
Phone: 901-235-7756
Located in the northwest corner of Tennessee, Reelfoot is one of the greatest hunting and fishing preserves in the nation. The lake encompasses 25,000 acres and harbors almost every kind of shore and wading bird, as well as the Golden and American Bald Eagles. Check out the  Web Site  for additional information.
Tobe Bailey Park
266 Muse St.
Phone: 731-425-8370
Baseball field, 4 T-ball/soccer fields
T.R. White Sportsplex
306 Hays Ave.
Phone: 731-425-8380
Multi-faceted facility; stadium for football & track, 4 tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, gym, weight room, fitness center, ceramics & meeting rooms, kitchen facilities
Wallace Road Park
Wallace Rd.
Phone: 731-425-8370
Neighborhood Park, Basketball /2 Court, play area, play round, picnic area
Westwood Recreation Center
#3 Westwood Gardens Dr.
Phone: 731-425-8370
Kitchen facilities, ceramics room, meeting & activity rooms, pool, dressing rooms, gymnasium, exercise room, game room, indoor tennis courts


Source: 1998 Fall Activities Guide, Jackson Recreation and Parks Department


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