Page 96 - South Mississippi Living - April, 2026

SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Swing
Into
Spring
Free, Family-Friendly Fun Across the Coast
story by Joey Lee photos courtesy of City of Gulfport, City of Biloxi, City of Ocean Springs and City of Pass Christian
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this spring that doesn’t involve a ticket counter, the Coast’s public parks are your answer. And spring is the perfect time to enjoy them before the heat of summer hits.
Across the Coast, local parks pack a lot into one stop. You’ll find updated playground equipment, open green space, walking paths and, in some cases, splash pads that cool everyone off—kids and grown-ups alike.
At Jones Park, everything is within a short walk. The playground sits near the harbor path, and the splash pad draws a steady crowd to beat the heat. Families move back and forth between the swings and the open lawn while
parents make laps along the waterfront. Boats drift in and out of the marina, and it’s easy to stretch a quick visit into most of the afternoon.
In Pass Christian, War Memorial Park makes it just as simple. The playground and splash pad sit right across Scenic Drive from the beach. You can use the park as home base, playground first, beach second, picnic somewhere in between. The sidewalk along the water gives parents and grandparents a place to walk while keeping an eye on the action.
Biloxi’s Hiller Park offers a more traditional park setup, but still with plenty to do. The shaded playground stays
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