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    Optimist Park

    4.8 (4 reviews)

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    War Memorial Park - Splash pad

    War Memorial Park

    4.8(4 reviews)
    68.5 mi

    This is a very nice little park, kind of hidden away in plain sight. It fronts on the beach road…read moreand looks out over the Gulf. As the name implies, there are cannons and memorials to local veterans and Katrina victims. Very respectful and nicely done. Lots of trees and shade. There are public restrooms available. There is a playground and a splash pad and lots of benches to sit and take it all in. If you are a walker (like me), a walking trail meanders through the park and has exercise stations every so often. It's more of a trail/path than a track. The surface is loose, recycled tires or rubber mulch so it's nice for a stroll but you won't get any speed up. Since the park is small, you won't get any distance unless you walk a zillion laps around. I was there on a Saturday morning and there was a Craft fair/Farmer's market going on, with a lot of vendors, artists, and growers all peddling their wares. There were some tasty-looking food trucks too. I didn't ask but it seems like the market is a regular event. It may be every Saturday, and certainly weather-dependent, but I didn't get to find out how often.

    Visiting my daughter and son in law and needed to take my triplets toddlers out so we decided to…read morefind a park with playground. From yelping there wasn't much parks with good reviews so we decided to try this out. There wasn't much photos from other reviews on this park so I'm fixing that. I'm pretty impressed because it's just the perfect spot. Lots of shade for mommy's to lay a picnic nap down and let the kids play close by. Also glad to carry a picnic mat in reasons like today. There is also a under 3 play area, haven't tried it out but looks small but good. Splash pad is near by but not open. FYI... if your coming from Gulfport and needing to get lunch on the way to park there is only a McDonald's and Burger King. McDonald's on a picnic mat made this such a perfect day!

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    War Memorial Park - Exercise station on the walking path. There are 8 or 10 total, each with a different exercise.

    Exercise station on the walking path. There are 8 or 10 total, each with a different exercise.

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    War Memorial Park monument and flag view.

    Little Childrens Park - Park hours

    Little Childrens Park

    5.0(4 reviews)
    70.2 mi

    This park is literally everything you ever wanted in a park for children! Located downtown in the…read moreOCS off Washington Ave lays the little childrens park. They have a small parking lot in the back or you can park along the side of the street. This park has swings, slides, monkey bars and even a zipline to keep your children occupied. They have a covered pavillion with 2 BBQ grills which is excellent for a birthday party. I recommend you get there early because this park fills up quick! Theres plenty of natural shade from all the trees and they even have a restroom for you to use. Theres plenty of grass space for you to sit down and have a picnic as well. Theres random benches around the park and they even have some rocking swings. They have a xylophone to play and also drums for your musician talented kids. They have tons of swings and also swings for toddlers who cant hold on the chains. They even have a swing where you and your child can swing at the same time! There is no pets allowed so please leave your fury friends at home. This park is also very close to the beach as well so why not pack your bags on a lovely day out of the week and go enjoy a picnic here and after that go to the beach. Overall this park is great and im sure it wont disappoint! Go check it out for your self's!

    This nice little park is where the Gulf Coast Bicycle Club begins its Tato Nut ride on the first…read moreSaturday of every month. The park has descent parking on the east end, where you cross a wooden bridge into the park itself. Lush and green, the park has well kept restrooms and water fountains. The play equipment is well maintained and many people bring their children here to play.

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