With the summer season quickly approaching (and the hot temps coming even faster), finding ways to stay cool is at the top of everyone’s priority list. Lucky for you, we’ve done some digging around and found some waterfront parks that are perfect for a summer day. Take a look:
- Leake County Water Park
YI-CHUN CHENG/Google Located on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, this park is the perfect place for some water-related fun. Spend your time fishing off the pier, doing some canoeing, or swimming in the on-site pool. The park’s amenities don’t end there, though. There are also hiking trails, a playground, grills, campground, and more.
Address: 1190 Park Road, Lena, MS, 39094
- Buccaneer State Park
mdwfp.com Located on the beach in Waveland, this state park has a lot to offer, including primitive and developed camping, nature trails, disc golf, and an incredible on-site water park. Dubbed Buccaneer Bay, the 4.5-acre water park overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and features several slides, a wave pool, snack bar, and more.
Address: 1150 S Beach Boulevard, Waveland, MS, 39576
- Pep’s Point Water Park
Pep’s Point Water Park and Adventures/Facebook This “laid back country water park” is the perfect place to beat the heat! In business since 1939, the lakeside park has a white sand beach, canoes and paddle boats, pavilion, picnic tables, volleyball nets, miniature golf, and water slides that flow directly into the lake.
Address: 382 Peps Point Road, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
- Flint Creek Water Park
Splash of Fun Waterparks If you’re looking for a great place to cool off this summer, this park should definitely be on your radar. Located in the small town of Wiggins, the hidden gem features a lake, beach, water slides, and more.
Address: 1216 Parkway Drive, Wiggins, MS, 39577
- Merit Water Park
Bruce Robertson/Google Perfect for all those nature lovers out there, this 25-acre park is located right on Rials Creek. There may not be any waterslides here, but the park does feature a beautiful waterfall and old-fashioned swimming hole. And since Rials Creek is spring-fed, the water is nice and cold all year long.
Address: 1043 MS-43, Mendenhall, MS, 39114
- J.P. Coleman State Park
Tommy Griffith/Google Not only does this state park overlook the Tennessee River, but it also includes Pickwick Lake. The gorgeous 47,500-acre lake is perfect for all sorts of water activities, including swimming, and even features a 50’ waterfall.
Address: 613 Co Road 321, Iuka, MS, 38852
- Dunn’s Falls Water Park
Hunter Mcdowell/Google This secluded water park is hidden in the hills along the Chunky River. The perfect place to “splash, grill, play, or chill,” it features picnic tables, grills, primitive campsites, and a 65’ waterfall. The crystal clear waters of the river are perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day, and since the area directly below the waterfall isn’t too deep, it’s a great spot for swimmers of all ages.
Address: 6890 Dunn’s Falls Road A, Enterprise, MS, 39330
So, have you been to all the park’s listed above? Have any parks to add to this list? Tell us in the comments section.
YI-CHUN CHENG/Google
Located on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, this park is the perfect place for some water-related fun. Spend your time fishing off the pier, doing some canoeing, or swimming in the on-site pool. The park’s amenities don’t end there, though. There are also hiking trails, a playground, grills, campground, and more.
Address: 1190 Park Road, Lena, MS, 39094
mdwfp.com
Located on the beach in Waveland, this state park has a lot to offer, including primitive and developed camping, nature trails, disc golf, and an incredible on-site water park. Dubbed Buccaneer Bay, the 4.5-acre water park overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and features several slides, a wave pool, snack bar, and more.
Address: 1150 S Beach Boulevard, Waveland, MS, 39576
Pep’s Point Water Park and Adventures/Facebook
This “laid back country water park” is the perfect place to beat the heat! In business since 1939, the lakeside park has a white sand beach, canoes and paddle boats, pavilion, picnic tables, volleyball nets, miniature golf, and water slides that flow directly into the lake.
Address: 382 Peps Point Road, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
Splash of Fun Waterparks
If you’re looking for a great place to cool off this summer, this park should definitely be on your radar. Located in the small town of Wiggins, the hidden gem features a lake, beach, water slides, and more.
Address: 1216 Parkway Drive, Wiggins, MS, 39577
Bruce Robertson/Google
Perfect for all those nature lovers out there, this 25-acre park is located right on Rials Creek. There may not be any waterslides here, but the park does feature a beautiful waterfall and old-fashioned swimming hole. And since Rials Creek is spring-fed, the water is nice and cold all year long.
Address: 1043 MS-43, Mendenhall, MS, 39114
Tommy Griffith/Google
Not only does this state park overlook the Tennessee River, but it also includes Pickwick Lake. The gorgeous 47,500-acre lake is perfect for all sorts of water activities, including swimming, and even features a 50’ waterfall.
Address: 613 Co Road 321, Iuka, MS, 38852
Hunter Mcdowell/Google
This secluded water park is hidden in the hills along the Chunky River. The perfect place to “splash, grill, play, or chill,” it features picnic tables, grills, primitive campsites, and a 65’ waterfall. The crystal clear waters of the river are perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day, and since the area directly below the waterfall isn’t too deep, it’s a great spot for swimmers of all ages.
Address: 6890 Dunn’s Falls Road A, Enterprise, MS, 39330
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