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