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ATTRACTIONS
PAWS, PLAYGROUNDS &
Coastal Days
WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE
Story by Cherie Ward
If you’ve got a dog and a diaper bag—or a leash and a juice box—
the Coast is ready for you. Around here, pets aren’t an afterthought.
They’re family. And if you’ve got kids? Even better. Load up the car,
grab the sunscreen, toss in a tennis ball and a beach towel, and
make a day of it. From sandy strolls to shaded parks, the Coast offers
plenty of room for wagging tails and little feet to roam side by side.
Let’s start with the zoomies. Dog parks across the Coast are built
for high-energy afternoons. In Biloxi, Popp’s Ferry Dog Park and
Pixie’s Memorial Dog Park at Hiller Park give pups room to run while
kids explore the nearby open green space. Gulfport’s Bark Park is
another favorite—big enough for serious tail-chasing and friendly
enough for humans to strike up conversations while they supervise
the fun.
And in Ocean Springs, the city’s Dog Park has become a go-to for
locals who like their puppy playtime with a side of charm. Tucked
into a community that already feels like a Norman Rockwell painting
by the water, it’s the kind of place where dogs make fast friends and
kids quickly join pickup games in the grass. It’s casual. It’s friendly...
It’s the Coast!
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