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For more information and pavilion rental rates, contact City of Starkville Parks and Recreation at 662.323.2294 or visit the Starkville City Parks website. |
McKee Park
Located on Lynn Lane across from the Starkville Sportsplex, McKee Park has one large and one small pavilion that may be used on a fee basis. Recreational facilities include
- youth baseball fields
- tennis courts
- basketball court
- playground equipment
Moncrief Park
Located on North Jackson Street, Moncrief Park has a pavilion with restrooms and four picnic tables available for a small fee. Facilities include
- swimming pool
- inline hockey court
- playground equipment
- dog park
George Evans Park
Located at 610 East Gillespie Street, George Evans Park has
- basketball courts
- playground equipment
- plans for a future skateboard park
The Gillespie Center at the same location has a capacity of up to 80 people and is available for rent. The Center has a kitchen, restrooms, and tables for receptions, reunions, and other gatherings.
J. L. King Senior Memorial Park
Located on Westside Drive, J.L. King Senior Memorial Park offers
- large multipurpose fields
- basketball courts
- tennis courts
- swimming pool
- pavilion
- lighted walking path
Josey Park
On Josey Avenue on the west side of Starkville, Josey Park is the site of Starkville’s Community Garden. Recreational facilities include
- concrete court
- playground equipment
Patriot’s Park
Located at the intersection of Whitfield Street and Avenue of Patriots on the southwestern side of Starkville, Patriot’s Park includes
- pavilion
- playground equipment
Oktibbeha County Lake Campground
This county park is on the shore of a 479-acre lake known for its largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. Located 7 miles northwest of Starkville, facilities of the Oktibbeha County Lake Campground include
- tent camping sites
- camping pads with full hookups
- boat ramp
- restrooms
- fishing piers
- picnic areas with grill
- designated swimming area
Waterskiing is permitted from noon to sunset. Daily use and camping fees apply; youth fishing (under age 16) is free.
MSU Rose Garden
Established in 2007, the Veterans Memorial Rose Garden is part of Mississippi State University’s horticulture program. The ADA-compliant garden is located at the entrance to the R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Facility on MS Hwy 182 just east of the university campus. It features
- more than 30 rose cultivars
- paved walkways through the rose beds
- a central gazebo
- three arbors
- an arched bridge connecting the site to visitor parking
- an ornate brick and steel fence
