Sports Facility and Outdoor Guide

Table of Contents
Landers Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
hernando civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
latimer lakes park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
olive branch city park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
snowden grove park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
greenbrook softball complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
george m. harrison park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
hernando sports and fitness park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
southaven soccer complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
golf courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
unique venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
additional venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
bed & breakfasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
rv parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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DeSoto County Tourism ASSOCIATION
4716 Pepper Chase Drive · Southaven, MS  38671 · 662-393-8770
Kim Terrell, Executive Director · [email protected]
Landers Center
4560 Venture Drive · Southaven · Phone 888-280-9120 · Fax (662) 280-5927
Email · [email protected] · Web · www.landerscenter.com
The Landers Center is a multi-facet facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events each year. The arena
plays host to the Mississippi RiverKings, of the Southern Professional Hockey League. Not only is hockey held
in the arena, but other sporting events such as boxing, basketball, and rodeos are held throughout the year.
Facility Stats
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10,000 Seat Arena
· Floor size: 250’ x 140’ (35,000 sq. ft.)
· 60’ low steel, 80’ ceiling
· Ice Floor size: 200’ x 85’ with
dashers and glass
Concessions
· Six permanent, plus portables for
36 points of sale
Capacity
· Wrestling, Boxing – 10,000
· Hockey, Football, Basketball – 9,000
· Standard 180° concert – 7,574
· Standard 360° concert – 10,000
· Ice Show, Rodeo, Circus – 8,500
Dressing Rooms
· Five team, Two star;
plus multi-purpose room and office
12 Luxury Suites
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Hernando Civic Center
Latimer Lakes Park
3800 Robertson Gin Road · Hernando · Contact: Hernando Youth Sports 662-429-4365
5633 Tulane Road · Horn Lake · Contact: Horn Lake Parks and Recreation
662-342-3468 · www.hornlakeparks.com
The 53-acre park features baseball and softball fields, an equestrian arena and a roller hockey rink. The
Civic Center is home to the Jr. StreetKings roller hockey program, run by the Mississippi RiverKings.
The 120-acre park features a nature walking trail, tennis courts, baseball fields, football fields, three
lakes, a playground complete with Astro Turf and outdoor skating. The bowl-type skating park, built for
skateboards, bicycles and inline skates, covers a half-acre site and features ramps and slide rails.
Facility Stats
· 6 lighted Baseball / Softball Fields
· 3 non-lighted Baseball / Softball Fields
· Equestrian Arena
· Roller Street Hockey Rink
Facility Stats
· 9 lighted Baseball Fields (multi-use)
· 4 fields for 5, 6, 7, 8 year olds
· 2 fields for 9, 10, 11, 12 year olds
· 3 fields for 13+ year olds
· Bleachers
· 3 lighted Outdoor Tennis Courts
· 1 non-lighted Tennis Court
· 3 Fishing Lakes (license required)
· 19 hole Disk Golf Course
· Skate Park (bikes, skateboards, in-line skates)
· Nature Walking Trail
· 2 Football Fields – 1 lighted, 1 non-lighted
· 2 full-size Soccer Fields (can be converted)
· Playground
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Olive Branch City Park
Snowden Grove Park
8267 Goodman Road · Olive Branch
Contact: Olive Branch Parks and Recreation · 662-893-5219 · www.obms.us
3376 Nail Road · Southaven
Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation 662-890-7275 · www.snowdengrovebaseball.com
Snowden Grove Park is the nation’s largest youth baseball complex. Snowden Grove hosts numerous
World Series and other national events because of its many amenities and locale. The 10,000-seat
amphitheather hosts many national acts year-round. The latest addition to Snowden Grove Park is the
Southaven Field of Dreams, a mini complex for handicapped and mentally challenged children and adults.
The Field of Dreams provides the opportunity to participate in the great game of baseball in a safe environment.
Olive Branch City Park is 135 acres in size and offers multiple sporting opportunities in a beautiful
natural setting with a scenic overlook.
Facility Stats
· 6 lighted Softball Fields
· 8 lighted Baseball Fields
· 3 Lakes (license required)
Facility Stats
· 17 lighted Baseball Fields
·Amphitheater
·Playground
· 5 outdoor lighted Tennis Courts
·Playground
· 8-lane, 400 meter rubber
Surface Track
· 2 Walking Trails
(2 miles and half mile)
·Amphitheater
·Pavilion
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Greenbrook Softball Complex
Hernando Sports & Fitness Park
800 Stowewood · Southaven · Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation
662-890-7275 · www.greenbrooksoftball.com
161 East South Street · Hernando · Contact: Hernando Parks and Recreation
662-429-9096 · www.cityofhernando.org
Greenbrook Park built in 2000, has quickly become known as the premier youth fastpitch venue in
the South. This pristine 8-field facility offers the participating teams the opportunity to play at a first
class complex along with experiencing the southern charm that this area offers.
Located at the Old Hernando High School, the Hernando Sports and Fitness Park offers a ¼ mile track, a
lighted soccer/football field and outdoor exercise equipment.
Facility Stats
Facility Stats
· Track (1/4 mile)
· 8 lighted Softball Fields
5 fields are 225’
1 field is 275’
2 fields are 300’
· Outdoor Exercise Equipment
· Concession Stand
· 1 lighted Soccer Field/
Football Field
· Bleachers
George M. Harrison Park
8700 Church Road · Olive Branch · Contact: Olive Branch Parks and Recreation
662-893-5219 · www.obms.us
Amenities include five lighted international size soccer fields, automated lighting control system,
automated irrigation, small pavilion and lake.
Facility Stats
· 5 lighted Soccer Fields
· Walking Trail (2/3 mile)
· Bleachers for 300+ people
Southaven Soccer Complex
4700 Stateline Road · Southaven · Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation
662-890-7275 · www.southaven.org
Kick your way to fun at the recreational soccer complex for all ages.
Facility Stats
· 8 full lighted Soccer Fields
(can be converted)
· Can host under 6 to adult
· Bleachers
· Concession Stand
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Golf Courses
Cherokee Valley Golf Club
6635 Crumpler Boulevard · Olive Branch · 662-893-4444 · www.olivebranchgolf.com
Nestled among gently rolling hills, this course extends a challenging game to golfers of all skill levels
with 11 lakes and 78 bunkers. Wide fairways and clean roughs are very forgiving, and the lodge-style
clubhouse features spectacular views of the 9th and 18th holes.
Wedgewood Golfers Club
5206 Tournament Drive · Olive Branch · 662-895-7490 · www.wwncgolf.com
A welcoming club house, Bermuda greens, and an 8-acre practice range are just some of the
attractions at this unique golf course set among rolling hills, hardwood trees and natural beauty.
Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the Top 10 Best Mississippi Courses.
Facility Stats
· 18-hole, par 72 Course
Facility Stats
· Driving Range
· 18-hole, par 72 Course
· Practice Green
· State-of-the-art Practice Facility
·Clubhouse
· Driving Range
·Clubhouse
Plantation Golf Club
9425 Plantation Road · Olive Branch · 662-895-3530 · www.olivebranchgolf.com
This 18-hole, par 72 course is on the cutting edge of the game with well-placed berms and 35 acres of
water framing many of the holes. A beautiful colonial-style clubhouse, fully stocked pro shop, snack
bar, driving range and putting green complete the facility.
Facility Stats
· 18-hole, par 72 Course
· Driving Range
The Club at North Creek
8770 North Creek Boulevard · Southaven · 662-280-4653 · www.wwncgolf.com
North Creek’s rolling link style layout features some the finest Bentgrass greens in the area and Mississippi Choice Bermuda Fairways. North Creek also has a complete practice facility. The state of the art
clubhouse offers a pro shop, a bar & grill and beautiful views of the course.
Facility Stats
· 18-hole link-style
· Practice Green
·Clubhouse
Championship Course
· Bentgrass Greens
· Driving Range
· Practice Green
·Clubhouse
Southaven Golf Center
8925 Swinnea Road · Southaven · 662-393-0370
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Executive length course and lighted driving range provides a fun
golf outing for everyone.
Facility Stats
· 9-hole, par 3 Course
· Lighted Driving Range
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Unique Venues
Additional Venues
Southaven Sports Center
3335 Pine Tar Alley · Southaven · Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation
662-890-7275 · www.southaven.org
Hernando
Olive Branch
Addie Baldwin Park
Southridge Community Park
Located in Snowden Grove Park, kids of all ages can enjoy indoor
batting practice, soccer practice, putt-putt golf, arcade and snacks.
330 Hill Street
· Basketball court with four goals
including one full size court
9730 Eva Drive
·Playground
· Walking Trail (1/2 mile)
· Picnic Tables
· BBQ Grills
·Pavilion
· Baseball practice (backstop area)
· Two acre lake (license required)
Facility Stats
· Indoor Baseball and Softball Batting Cages
· Indoor 152’ x 90’ Soccer Arena
· 36 holes of Miniature Golf
·Arcade
Arena at Southaven
7360 Hwy 51 North · Southaven
Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation · 662-890-7275 · www.southaven.org
Facility Stats
· Climate Controlled
· Permanent Bleacher
Seating: 636
· Additional 500 chairs (on site)
· 60 round tables (on site)
Church Park
Commerce Street
·Pavilion
· BBQ Grill
·Playground
· 2 lighted tennis courts
Conger Park
135 West Oak Grove Road
· 2 Walking Trails
(Roughly 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile each)
· 3 Pavilions
· BBQ Grills
·Playground
· 2 Lighted Tennis Courts
Horn Lake
Wooten Park
Arkabutla Lake
Hernando· 662-562-6261 · www.mvk.usace.army.mil/lakes/ms/arkabutla
A sailor’s haven, a fisherman’s dream and a draw for hunters, campers and hikers.
Facility Stats
· 40,704 acre Lake
· Rated Top 5 Crappie Fishing
Lake in Nation
· 8 Boat Ramps
· 229 Class A Campsites
· 56 Primitive Campsites
· Nature Trails
· Picnic Areas
·Playgrounds
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· Swimming Beaches
· 18-hole Disc Golf Course
· Mountain Bike Trail
· Equestrian Trail
Nail Road
· 4 Softball Fields/Practice Fields
·Bleachers
·Playground
· Walking Trail
Southaven
Central Park
7505 Stonegate
· 18 Hole Disc Golf Course
·Playground
·Lakes
· Walking Trail
Cherry Valley Park
7505 Cherry Valley
· 3 lighted Football Fields
·Playground
· Walking Trail
· Southaven RC Park
Southaven Skate Park
Rasco Road / Hwy 51
· Roller Hockey Rink
· Skate Board Park
Southaven Tennis Center
3750 Freeman Lane
· 4 outdoor Concrete Courts
· Rental building
Strike Zone Bowling Lanes
3330 Pinetar Alley
· 32 High Performance Lanes
· Pizza Cafe
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Bed & Breakfasts
Hernando
Magnolia Grove
Bed & Breakfast
140 E. Commerce Street
662-429-2626 / 866-404-2626
magnoliagrove.com
Meadow View Farm
Bed & Breakfast Inn
3501 Hwy. 305
901-289-4677
meadowviewfarm.info
Sassafras Inn
Bed & Breakfast
785 Hwy. 51 South
662-429-5864 / 800-882-1897
memphis.to
Horn Lake
Bonne Terre Country inn
4715 Church Road West
662-781-5100
bonneterreinn.com
Olive Branch
Andover Plantation
Bed & Breakfast
9503 Bethel Road
662-893-1454
andoverplantation.com
Brigadoon Farms
350 Hwy. 305
662-895-3098
brigadoonfarms.com
The Fountain South Inn
6769 Morell Cove
901-413-7771
fsieventob.com
Days Inn of Hernando
943 E. Commerce Street
662-429-0000 / 888-440-2021
daysinn.com
Sleep Inn
735 Goodman Road
662-349-6622 / 866-575-8567
druryhotels.com
708 DeSoto Cove
662-349-2773 / 877-424-6423
choicehotel.com/hotel/ms427
Econo Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Horn Lake
721 Southwest Drive
662-510-6500 / 800-642-4271
lq.com
10915 Business Center Drive
662-892-2680 / 800-528-1234
bestwestern.com/olivebranchhotelandsuites
Best Western plus
Motel 6
Candlewood Suites
6910 Windchase Drive
662-510-6999 / 800-528-1234
bestwestern.com
701 Southwest Drive
662-349-4439 / 800-466-8356
motel6-memphis-horn-lake.com
comfort inn
Ramada Limited
horn lake
801 DeSoto Cove
662-349-3493 / 877-424-6423
comfortinn.com/hotel-horn_lakemississippi-ms246
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Drury Inn and Suites
Olive branch
2425 Slones Way
662-429-5334 / 800-800-8000
super8.com
Holiday Inn Express
8792 Hamilton Road
662-342-5847 / 888-440-2021
daysinn.com
340 Stateline Road West
662-393-2881 / 800-315-2621
hiexpress.com/southavenms
Hampton Inn
Comfort Suites
Key West Inn
6830 Crumpler Blvd.
662-893-7600 / 800-426-7866
hamptoninn.com/hi/olivebranch
7075 Moore Drive
662-349-0100 / 877-424-6423
comfortsuites.com/hotelsouthaven-mississippi-ms120
5115 Pepper Chase Drive
662-280-8826 / 800-833-0555
keywestinn.net
7225 Sleepy Hollow Drive
662-996-1480 / 800-971-4765
courtyardsouthaven.com
662-280-5555 / 866-280-8003
magnoliainnsuites.com
Holiday Inn Express
8900 Expressway Drive
662-893-8700 / 800-315-2621
hiexpress.com/olivebranchms
Magnolia Inn & Suites
6935 W. Hamilton Circle
662-895-4545
magnoliasuites.net
11064 Business Center Drive
662-893-8930 / 800-800-8000
super8.com
6868 Interstate Blvd.
662-536-1288 / 877-424-6423
choicehotels.com/hotel/ms171
Super 8 Motel
Days Inn
7044 Hacks Cross Road
662-892-4469 / 800-228-2800
marriott.com/memob
Super 8 olive branch
Hotels
Hernando
Fairfield Inn & Suites
6851 Interstate Blvd. 662-349-0070 / 800-272-6232
ramadagulfcoast.com
Best Western Olive
Branch Hotel & Suites
7448 Craft-Goodman Road
662-890-7491 / 877-660-8543
candlewoodsuites.com/olivebranch
Comfort Inn
7049 Enterprise Drive
662-895-0456 / 877-424-6423
choicehotels.com/hotel/ms417
Comfort Suites
6921 Parkwood Drive
662-892-4445 / 877-424-6423
comfortsuites.com/hotel-olive_
branch-mississippi-ms172
Magnolia Inn & Suites
Courtyard By Marriott 5069 Pepper Chase Drive
Fairfield Inn & Suites
7149 Sleepy Hollow Drive
662-349-6640 / 888-236-2427
marriott.com/memsh
Hampton Inn
390 Goodman Road
662-349-8855 / 800-426-7866
hamptoninn.com
Whispering Woods Hotel
& Conference Center
Hilton Garden Inn
11200 E. Goodman Road
662-895-2941 / 866-851-0393
wwconferencecenter.com
6671 Towne Center Loop
662-349-0277 / 877-782-9444
stayhgi.com
southaven
Holiday Inn
Budget Inn
8938 Assembly Drive
662-280-0408
280 Marathon Way
662-349-0444 / 888-465-4329
holidayinnsouthaven.com
Quality Inn
8840 Hamilton Road
662-342-8222 / 877-424-6423
qualityinn.com/hotel/ms111
Residence Inn
7165 Sleepy Hollow Drive
662-996-1500 / 800-971-4738
residenceinnsouthaven.com
Southern Inn and Suites
8945 Hamilton Road
662-393-4174
southerninnsouthaven.com
Super 8
8734 Hamilton Road
662-796-0018 / 800-800-8000
super8.com
Travelers Inn & Suite
2101 Stateline Road West
662-393-7800
RV Parks
Hernando
Horn Lake
southaven
Arkabutla Lake
Memphis Jellystone
Park
EZ Daze RV Park
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
662-562-6261 / 877-444-6777
recreation.gov
1400 Audubon Point Drive
662-280-8282 / 888-305-4678
memphisjellystone.com
536 WE Ross Parkway
662-342-7720 / 877-377-9577
ezdazervpark.info
Southaven RV Park
270 W. Stateline Road
662-393-8585
southavenrvpark.com
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DeSoto County
Sports Facilities
1.Arena at Southaven
2.Arkabutla Lake
3. Cherokee Valley Golf Club
4. Landers Center
5.Greenbook Softball Complex
6.George M Harrison
Municipal Soccer Park
7.Hernando Civic Center
8.Hernando Sports & Fitness Park
9. Latimer Lakes Park
10. Olive Branch City Park
11.Plantation Golf Club
12.Snowden Grove Park/
southaven Sports Center
13.Southaven Soccer Complex
14.Southaven Golf Center
15.The Club at North Creek
16.Wedgewood Golfers Club
Stateline Road from Hwy 61 to I-55 . . . . . . . . . . . 7 miles
Goodman Road from Hwy 61 to I-55 . . . . . . . . . . 7 miles
Goodman Road from I-55 to Hwy 78 . . . . . . . . . . 8 miles
I-69 from I-55 to Hwy 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 miles
Church Road from Hwy 61 to Hwy 305 . . . . . . . . .19 miles
I-55 from Hernando to Goodman Road . . . . . . . . . 9 miles
Getwell from Goodman Road to Byhalia Road . . . . . . 7 miles
Hwy 305 from Hwy 78 to Byhalia Road . . . . . . . 5.75 miles
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interesting!
Minutes from Memphis & Tunica,
in Northwest MS
36 hotels, 7 B+B’s, 250+ restaurants
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DeSoto County Tourism ASSOCIATION
4716 Pepper Chase Drive · Southaven, MS  38671 · 662-393-8770
September 2012