Very quaint park. It's on the smaller side and the 1 mile walking trail is pretty cramped and folds…read moreback on itself several times, but I still love it! Went there on a Thursday from 1-3pm and it wasn't busy at all. At this time of day some lengths of the trail were in the sun, but I would say most of it was nice and shady. There is a jungle gym/play area for kids, several benches and picnic tables in the shade and a bathroom and water fountain.

This is definitely my favorite park in Madison. Shaded walking trails, plenty of wildlife for my…read morekiddo to watch and a nice updated play set. We enjoy coming here no matter the time of year!

A cool park that has tennis courts next to it. Parham Bridges Walking Trail was an enjoyable place…read moreto walk and when I was doing it, which was at dusk, it was extremely pleasant.

I liked the distance of this walking area. My only complaint is I didn't know the area very well…read moreand parts did seem sketchy. You also have to watch out for the numerous very much tame squirrels. People have been feeding them and they expect food from anyone on the trail. Distance is around 1 mile for the loop. I would do it again but only in the daylight.

In the heart of downtown Jackson! This park is great. A good place to take an afternoon walk. A…read moregood place for entertainment because they have a nice size stage. And a good place for a picnic or any kind of lunch. If you work downtown and you're tired of being in the office, this park is centrally locates that you could go and take a quick walk for fresh air. They often have activities and you might run across a couple of food trucks! Great park!

This is a great little spot downtown to read a book, eat lunch, or just chill out. The park is…read moresmall, but located centrally downtown-- walking distance from lots of great eats like La Finestra, Basil's and Kiefer's. In the park, you'll find lots of grassy patches and trees providing plenty of shade. There are plenty of benches as well as little tables you can sit at with a friend. There's a big gazebo you could post up in with a big group of friends or coworkers. There's a large stage, and from time to time festivals and shows are hosted in Smith Park. There are water fountains in the park. At night, the park can get a bit sketchy but most of Downtown is empty at night anyway which is a bummer. During the day, this really is a lovely place to meet up with friends and share a picnic or just sit and enjoy the sunshine. I only wish there was bike parking inside the park!

This is one of the better parks in Central MS; which is pretty rare to have this nice of a green…read morespace. I love this park. It is shaded and massive. There's a loop walking trail that's very nice and paved. If you come when the azaleas are in full bloom in March, it is so beautiful. Pink, white, light pink of azaleas all throughout the park. Seeing the large pond with the ducks is pure tranquility. It's so nice to relax while watching nature. There's a boardwalk that you can walk on. Clean restrooms on site under a pavilion. Huge parking lot too on both sides. I am telling you I was so amazed that a park like this exists here. I'd normally find a ton of parks like this in Houston. I'm glad the City of Flowood built this for the community. Amazing. I brought my boyfriend here and he loved it too! I didn't map out how many miles you can accumulate by walking the trail the first time, but I think that if you walk multiple times on the trail you can max out on 10k steps. Come check it out! It is a lovely park.

This park has a great walking trail with benches, pavilions and scenery along the route. There's…read morealso a pond with a deck overlooking it and an outdoor classroom. The main picnic pavilion has the cleanest park bathrooms I've ever seen.

I like to visit places early in the morning and the view was amazing. My dog had the park to…read moreherself. It was a very nice experience. Definitely recommended.

The puppy and I stopped by the dog park to kill time while in town. My husband was sitting for an…read moreexam and we had 3 hours to occupy. There were lots of friendly, energetic dogs in and out to keep him company. Lots of running around and new friends were made. I definitely recommend it to anyone who may be passing through; there is also a walking path around the reservoir. It was a beautiful day, so he got a lot of air and sunshine. We will definitely visit again when we're passing through and need a break.

This park is magical; one day I was researching parks in the area and stumbled upon this nature…read morecenter. I had no idea that it existed, but I am glad that it does. There isn't a ton of nature trails in the area or in the city of Jackson, but this place is a huge hidden gem. I felt at peace doing some morning hiking with my little one, Sneakers. We were the only ones in the park at 7:00 AM which is opening and we spotted deers grazing. It was beautiful. The trails are clearly marked and a few paths are accessible, except for the path leading to the Elephant Tree. That trail abruptly stops and doesn't follow through as the trail is covered with overgrown grass and trees. I came back with my boyfriend and he loved the park too. Every inch of the park is marked with informational nature facts. What I loved the most is that majority of the plants, trees, including the lichen is marked with names. If I tell you the amount of botanical or arboretums that I visited in my life fails to have this specific and minor detail is astounding. Thankfully Clinton Nature park did not disappoint to educate the masses on this note. They are actively teaching the people. I love that so much! The trails towards the left of the entrance even connects into nearby library which is a nice touch after reading a couple of books. In the evenings, the park doesn't get much attraction so hiking is a straight shoot and can be done at any pace. The left sided trails are more accessible, some with stairs, so not so much for the wheelchair bound. The park is maintained by a volunteer crew and I am sure they accept recommendations to make the space more accessible for all individuals to enjoy. I actually am planning to visit again the next time I'm in town. I love this nature park immensely. I hope more people can learn about this creative space and not sleep on it too much longer!

*SPLAT* "EWW... Oh…read morehell, what was that?" as you tromp your way down the gravel trail in the woods... thankfully you realize it wasn't a frog after all, just some strange remains of a nameless prehistoric looking insect. You move on... walking over bridges, through "gullies", around "loops" and eventually taking a wrong turn onto an "Indian Trail", or as I'd like to call it, a "bog" full of mud. If you get out of there alive you may be able to make it to the "butterfly garden" and over the pond bridge to safety... Until of course you sit down next to a giant black snake hanging out by the water and run past a group of first graders yelling "AH! OH MY GOD! I ALMOST SAT ON IT! ALMOST SAT ON THE SNAKE!" Be careful of the sneaky squirrels who like to hide in the bushes until you arrive so they can jump out and make much noise and scare you. They act like they are afraid but don't let them fool you, they know precisely what they are doing. If you kick every bush along the trail sometimes you get to surprise them instead. These are just some things you may encounter while walking on Clinton Nature Center trails... I walk here for an hour almost everyday now and it is a new adventure every time. Usually I am the only one here... And I can jog for a little bit without being made fun of. There are some places that you can continuously walk up and down hills if you want. I make myself seriously sore every time. There are many trails branching off too so you can tailor your route to your liking. They have a information center that has animals and exhibits that I haven't been in yet. Today there were approximately 30 six year-olds inside screaming and yelling, so needless to say I stayed far away... There's signs everywhere on the trails identifying types of plants and trees, historical sites (old trace's, postal routes, first African American school in Clinton), and lots of info on wildlife. Good place to bring kids or someone who's interested in nature.

Playgrounds for kiddos, and Pickleball for everyone! If you're looking for a cool, shaded play,…read moreswing and play Pickleball you should come to New Kids Town Park in Clinton, MS. Group plays are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Evenings are hit or miss, but mostly a hit!

This park has not changed over the years. As a child, I recall them building it. I took my son to…read moreplay today & it's still awesome. There are lots of wooden structures, swings, tire swings, slides, secret hide-aways, picnic benches, and the best part: trees. The park offers shade while you play.

I would not go to this zoo. We don't even get out of our vehicle because it looked so run down that…read moreit didn't look like it was even open. I have never seen a zoo look so unkept starting at the entrance gate and going into the parking area. It is in a really bad part of town. I feel bad for the animals if they even have any.? We were so looking forward to stopping here for a break in our trip from Gulf Shores, AL to Arkansas.

This is, without a doubt, the worst zoo I've ever visited--and possibly the worst in the country…read more I've seen better conditions at small private facilities. If Joe Exotic went to jail for the state of his zoo, then the City of Jackson might want to take a hard look in the mirror. The animal enclosures are shockingly small, and the entire facility looks like something out of a horror movie. Neglect is the only word that comes to mind. Many of the exhibits are completely empty--some filled with trash, overgrown vegetation, and spider webs. Nearly all of the food stands are boarded up, and the office buildings appear abandoned. Customer service was no better--the woman at the front was short and rude, and that was before we even got inside. The gift shop is almost completely empty, with barely anything on the shelves. As for the animals--there are hardly any to see. The boardwalk, which leads to the few remaining exhibits, is partially closed, and the section that's open has unmarked, foot-sized holes that are a serious hazard. The structure shakes and sinks with every step, and the handrails are rotting and dangerously loose. The enclosures themselves raise serious animal welfare concerns. The Asiatic bear's habitat is far too small. The otter has no water to swim in. The cougar is visibly overweight. The beaver's pool is so low, it's essentially dry. To make matters worse, I overheard zoo employees openly complaining about people who speak negatively about the zoo. They insisted there was nothing wrong with the conditions and reassured each other that the remaining animals were just fine--as if that somehow justified the state of everything else. We visited on a beautiful spring Saturday and were two of maybe seven people in the entire zoo. That kind of attendance speaks volumes. This place feels completely forgotten--by its management, by the city, and by even the most basic standards of care. It's deeply concerning and frankly heartbreaking. Something needs to change.