A cool park that has tennis courts next to it. Parham Bridges Walking Trail was an enjoyable place…read moreto walk and when I was doing it, which was at dusk, it was extremely pleasant.

I liked the distance of this walking area. My only complaint is I didn't know the area very well…read moreand parts did seem sketchy. You also have to watch out for the numerous very much tame squirrels. People have been feeding them and they expect food from anyone on the trail. Distance is around 1 mile for the loop. I would do it again but only in the daylight.

Freedom Ridge Park located close to the municipal complex. There is a soccer field, the children's…read moreplay area, and an overall great vibe. The park is well maintained and is aesthetically pleasing. I was there in the middle of the day on a Tuesday afternoon and I pretty much had the park to myself. There was a grandfather with his grandchild playing and the children's area, but for the most part it was me and nature. I would definitely recommend a visit to this park.

Laurel Street Park is mostly a children's playground, but it also has a covered picnic table and a…read morefield. There is no private parking, but I had no problem parking on the street.

Overall great park there was a sweet thing on the fences about prayers change things ...and you…read morewrite your name on the ribbon and place them on fence... such a beautiful experience

In the heart of downtown Jackson! This park is great. A good place to take an afternoon walk. A…read moregood place for entertainment because they have a nice size stage. And a good place for a picnic or any kind of lunch. If you work downtown and you're tired of being in the office, this park is centrally locates that you could go and take a quick walk for fresh air. They often have activities and you might run across a couple of food trucks! Great park!

This is a great little spot downtown to read a book, eat lunch, or just chill out. The park is…read moresmall, but located centrally downtown-- walking distance from lots of great eats like La Finestra, Basil's and Kiefer's. In the park, you'll find lots of grassy patches and trees providing plenty of shade. There are plenty of benches as well as little tables you can sit at with a friend. There's a big gazebo you could post up in with a big group of friends or coworkers. There's a large stage, and from time to time festivals and shows are hosted in Smith Park. There are water fountains in the park. At night, the park can get a bit sketchy but most of Downtown is empty at night anyway which is a bummer. During the day, this really is a lovely place to meet up with friends and share a picnic or just sit and enjoy the sunshine. I only wish there was bike parking inside the park!

Huge Park! A lot of activity space and a great playground! We love this park and they'll have Sno…read moreBiz come sometimes. Well, it's great! In a complicated spot.

Nice park! Very nice playground area with lots of activities!! Plenty of space to practice all…read moretypes of ball! 2 pokestops & a poke-gym nearby. There's also a walking track.

This is a very nice park. It has a walking trail and ample shade. It shares the ground with a…read moreschool. It's in a quiet residential neighborhood. I saw several people out for a walk and individuals who came and parked and were just sitting in their cars. There are many squirrels so as you walk you constantly hear rustling in the leaves and trees as the squirrels are very active. The park appears to be well kept with the trash being emptied and the grounds kept clean. There are also picnic tables, and children's swings and slides. I give it five stars.

I like to visit places early in the morning and the view was amazing. My dog had the park to…read moreherself. It was a very nice experience. Definitely recommended.

Love the trail! I walk my dog there a few times a week since getting him. The dog park at the end…read moreof of our walk on the trail, but they never have any doggy waste bags in the actual park. Luckily I always keep some on me. Other than that, love it there!

I would not go to this zoo. We don't even get out of our vehicle because it looked so run down that…read moreit didn't look like it was even open. I have never seen a zoo look so unkept starting at the entrance gate and going into the parking area. It is in a really bad part of town. I feel bad for the animals if they even have any.? We were so looking forward to stopping here for a break in our trip from Gulf Shores, AL to Arkansas.

This is, without a doubt, the worst zoo I've ever visited--and possibly the worst in the country…read more I've seen better conditions at small private facilities. If Joe Exotic went to jail for the state of his zoo, then the City of Jackson might want to take a hard look in the mirror. The animal enclosures are shockingly small, and the entire facility looks like something out of a horror movie. Neglect is the only word that comes to mind. Many of the exhibits are completely empty--some filled with trash, overgrown vegetation, and spider webs. Nearly all of the food stands are boarded up, and the office buildings appear abandoned. Customer service was no better--the woman at the front was short and rude, and that was before we even got inside. The gift shop is almost completely empty, with barely anything on the shelves. As for the animals--there are hardly any to see. The boardwalk, which leads to the few remaining exhibits, is partially closed, and the section that's open has unmarked, foot-sized holes that are a serious hazard. The structure shakes and sinks with every step, and the handrails are rotting and dangerously loose. The enclosures themselves raise serious animal welfare concerns. The Asiatic bear's habitat is far too small. The otter has no water to swim in. The cougar is visibly overweight. The beaver's pool is so low, it's essentially dry. To make matters worse, I overheard zoo employees openly complaining about people who speak negatively about the zoo. They insisted there was nothing wrong with the conditions and reassured each other that the remaining animals were just fine--as if that somehow justified the state of everything else. We visited on a beautiful spring Saturday and were two of maybe seven people in the entire zoo. That kind of attendance speaks volumes. This place feels completely forgotten--by its management, by the city, and by even the most basic standards of care. It's deeply concerning and frankly heartbreaking. Something needs to change.