We stayed in Meridian for a night during our road trip, and were pleasantly surprised by this…read morehidden gem! The park is very well maintained with plenty of parking. The lake was huge and has boat ramps. We saw some locals fishing on the lake. There are also plenty of trails available for hiking and mountain biking. We only had time to explore one of the trails in the woods and were lucky enough to see so many wild lives such as deer, armadillos and fireflies! I would be here daily if I live in Meridian.

This park is a freaking gem and should be a state park based on how maintained and organized it is…read more There's a large reservoir with lights that is very family friendly. There are also miles of trails / mountain bike trails in the woods surrounding the water that is decently maintained and marked. The trails remind me of a Lone Star Trail or Huntsville State Park and are easy enough for a family to walk through but interesting enough to mountain bike or trail run through. It smells like the piney woods and still feels wild enough inside the forest to make it fun and interesting. We saw a bunch of wildlife; deer, armadillos, fireflies, etc on the hike and did not get to explore all of it. There's also boat launches and easy and free public parking. A great spot if you're ever in Meridian or if you live here, you better be here 5 times a week.

Okatibbee Lake is a large, beautiful recreational lake with many different parks all around the…read morelake. Its an recreational hot-spot with a range of different activities such as camping, hiking, boating, water skiing, BBQ-ing, fishing, hunting and has its own marina at one of its campgrounds and a few cabins are available as well. The day-use parks have picnic tables and basic facilities and some of them also have sandy beaches for swimming access. This is where I would go when wanting to grill in the backwoods and do some out door activities and relax with a few brews at hand. The lake is a great place to relax and reflect and simply enjoy the country. Enjoy!

Okatibbee is definitely a Titus fav in Meridian. Equipped with campgrounds, marked running trails,…read moregreat fishing, boating, waterpark, and cabins. Great playground area for kids and daily picnic areas as well as pavilions. Perfect for hanging out around the fire with friends and/or family, drinking a few brews and grillin' up the day's catch!

I always love it here ! It is so peaceful and relaxing here! This was also where I kissed my wife…read morefor the first time

We go every year for family reunions. Lots of cabins to stay in. Park is currently renovating…read morecabins. My only complaint to that is, they are going from 3 queen beds to one queen bed and a pullout couch bed. It is going to be hard for families to stay for the required 3 night stay. The park is beautiful and they have lots of activities for families to do.

This was a great stop for us in between Birmingham and New Orleans. Now-a-days, a stop for our kids…read morethat gets energy out has become pretty crucial. So for a ride back, we looked up a park to stop at on our way home. Optimist Park came up on Yelp and the pictures looked promising. We stopped here and I dropped off the fam while I went and grabbed lunch. It was not well covered, but it wasn't way too hot for our kids to play. Once I picked up lunch, they had great tables for us to dine after a good playtime. The bathrooms were clean and I would recommend this park for anyone in our same situation. I wish we had this park in our neighborhood. Great stop if you are looking for a good place to get some energy out for the kiddos.

My granddaughter really enjoyed the park, I was glad to find something close to home for her to…read moreenjoy and allow my other grandkids to enjoy as well

Had a great time at their Independence Day Event with the family. The fireworks show was great!read more

Brought our kids for swimming and grilling, only to find out, after we paid, that there is no…read moreswimming and no grills! Absolutely the worst experience ever. It ain't what it used to be. Don't waste your time or your money!

Great camping spot my opinion cleaning staff need to be supervised trash around campsites bathrooms…read moreunder shower mats need to be cleaned and they haven't cleaned showers to good soap scum dirt under shower mats for the price of staying here it should be alot cleaner

I didn't have Roosevelt State Park on my bookmarks list but I was driving past (this was my exit…read moreoff I-20) and noticed the three/four story observation tower. How could I resist the opportunity to climb up and get a look at the vicinity? The tower does have a lock on it, but in late afternoon it was open for tourists and so I made my way to the top. (Elevator appeared to be out of service.) There's a super view to the East and South from up here and since it was a clear day, I could literally see for miles and miles. The view to the West, which is where you might see Jackson MS, is blocked by mountain (hill?) and trees. A neat stop to stretch legs. I did not see any bathroom services here by the tower, but there's a gas station across the way.

Great place for family fun! Whether swimming, golfing, tennis, playground, or just walking around…read morethe park. Swimming pool is spring feed so it tends to be cool. Golf course is 9 holes with 18 tees for a challenging round with water and uphill greens. Out of town visitors welcome!!!

The Pearce pool is one of the largest in-ground pools in the country and is a cool respite from the…read moresummer heat. Pearce pool is 438 feet long and 108 feet wide. Water depths range from six inches to fifteen feet, making it suitable for the very young to the most advanced swimmer. But the kids aren't the ONLY ones having fun!! The park also features "Jackson Links", a nine hole golf course with beautiful winding trails, rolling hills, sand traps and water hazards for the avid golfer in your family. In addition to golfing and swimming, you'll also find picnic and playground areas, a sand volleyball court, basketball court, ping pong tables, four tennis courts and a bath house with showers.

We spent a lovely night here in our RV and had only 1 other camper in the park. The entire area is…read morevery well maintained- lively lawns, beautiful forest, nice lake with a dock and boat ramp. We had a level spot with trees , a grill, and a fire ring nearby with some wood provided so we enjoyed a nice campfire under the stars. It was quiet and the gentleman who was the ranger/attendant was so nice and extremely helpful- going above and beyond to help ensure we had a good experience. We paid $22 with water and electricity- a sewer dump is on site as well. Would definitely return here!

This lake is definitely off the beaten path, but it is a great lake and I am definitely happy that…read moreI took this detour. This is a peaceful place to get away from the stress and hustle and bustle of the everyday grind. We all need these places to escape and unwind. Overall, I will give this lake five stars and I would definitely recommend here.

Note to self - check the hours of this place the day before and day of your planned visit BEFORE…read moreyou put your kids in the car for 1.5 hours to find out they've closed at the last min. This Mama is pretty pissed today. How rude of y'all to not schedule this more than a week in advance for people traveling while KIDS are off school for the week. Just plain RUDE.

In all the years I've lived here, I've never been to zoo lights. It was an amazing experience to…read moreget to ride the train, see Santa and Mrs Santa. They have food, games, animals and excitement. I can't wait to do it again.