Jackson County Directory 2008

Recreation & Parks Jackson County is a great place to live, work and play. It has thousands of acres utilized for white tail deer and turkey hunting while small river camps dot the landscape of the Pascagoula River Swamp Management Area. The cities and Jackson County have full-time parks and recreation departments that offer family reunion facilities, boat launches, basketball courts, parks and playground equipment, including a splash pad, walking paths, swimming pools, football and baseball fields, volleyball courts, shoreline fishing on piers and picnic shelters and pavilions. Championship tennis courts are available through the cities and at private country clubs. The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA offers a full-range of recreation programs throughout the year including an award-winning summer camp. Jackson County has the following park areas: Beach Park and Pier, City of Pascagoula Riverfront Park and Pier, City of Moss Point City Park and Pier, City of Gautier I. G. Levy Park and Tennis Center, City of Pascagoula Lum Cumbest Park and Picnic Center, Jackson County Marshall Park, City of Ocean Springs Mississippi Sandhill Crane Refuge, City of Gautier Gulf Islands National Seashore, City of Ocean Springs Little Children’s Park, City of Ocean Springs Vancleave Horse Arena, Vancleave Singing River Hospital System Walking Track, City of Pascagoula Mississippi Audubon Center and Eco Tours, City of Moss Point Pelican Landing Conference and Reunion Center, City of Moss Point B.E. “Mac” McGinty Civic Center and Fairgrounds, City of Pascagoula East Central Community Center, Hurley Ocean Springs Civic Center, City of Ocean Springs Gautier Convention Center, City of Gautier Ocean Springs Community Center, City of Ocean Springs Jackson County Community Guide 33 http://www.cityofpascagoula.com http://www.cityofpascagoula.com

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Jackson County Directory 2008 Table of Contents Welcome to Jackson County Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Area Map History of Jackson County Important Contacts Demographics & Government Education Health Care & Wellness Churches & Non-Profit Organizations Industry Transportation & Communication Residential Life Arts & Culture Recreation & Parks Calendar of Events Business Advertiser Index

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