Clarkco State Park 386 Clarkco Road, Quitman, MS 39355, Located 20 Miles South off U.S. 45, 601-776-6651, Situated on 815 acres, Clarkco State Park offers camping and cabin rentals. Nature trails, tennis courts, disc golf, and water sports are also available.

Lake Okatibbee 9823 Pine Springs Road, Meridian, MS 39301, 601-737-2370, A 4,100-acre lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, hunting, hiking, and camp sites. 

Bonita Lakes Park 1540 Highway 19 South, Meridian, MS 39302, 601-485-1920, This city owned 3,300 acre park is situated on three lakes and includes the Lakeview Municipal Golf Course and the Long Creek Reservoir. Other features of the park include nature trails, jogging and walking tracks, horseback riding, picnic facilities, a pavilion, boat ramps, paddle boats, fishing, and concession stands. 

Northeast Park Highway 39 at Newell Road, 601-484-6821, An 80-acre park consisting of a four-field softball complex, a ten-court tennis facility, and a 10,000-square-foot playground.

Planet Playground Highway 39 at Newell Road, 601-482-8001, A 10,000-square-foot playground built totally by volunteers.

Fortunate Farms 4840 Arundel Road, Meridian, MS 39302, 601-693-7705, Horseback riding lessons for all ages are available at this farm that also offers professional horse training techniques. Lessons available by appointment only. Group rates are available. 

Briarwood Country Club 308 Briarwood Road, Meridian, MS 39305, 601-681-6183, A semi-private 18-hole golf course. 

Lakeview Golf Club 2366 Lakeview Golf Course Road, Meridian, MS 39301, 601-693-3301, A public 18-hole golf course. more... 

Okatibbee Creek Golf Center 2223 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307, 601-483-4653, A public 9-hole golf course and driving range with a clubhouse and cart rental. 

Ponta Creek Golf Course Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39307, Naval Air Station, 601-679-2526, An 18-hole golf course open to Navy League members.

East Toombsuba Pool and Waterslide Interstate 59, Meridian, MS 39302, Toombsuba Exit, 601-632-1684, A large swimming food and a 550 foot waterslide are the features of this area. A playground, gameroom and camping sites are also available.

Jaycee Soccer Complex Old Eighth Street Road, Meridian, MS 39302, 601-485-1802, With ten soccer fields with large concession stand and pavilion in center of complex, this is the center of soccer activity. Leagues are available for ages 4 to 19 years of age.