Parks & recreation in Mississippi local government
What Mississippi city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
293 Mississippi meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Mississippi with the most parks & recreation activity
- Coahoma, MS (41)
- Pascagoula, MS (25)
- Cleveland, MS (24)
- Columbus, MS (23)
- Starkville, MS (17)
- Oxford, MS (16)
- Gulfport, MS (16)
- Vicksburg, MS (16)
- Natchez, MS (14)
- Southaven, MS (13)
- Horn Lake, MS (13)
- Byram, MS (11)
Latest matching meetings
Park Commission to consider lifeguard pay increase for Labor Day weekend
The Oxford Park Commission is holding a special call-in meeting to discuss and potentially approve a pay increase for lifeguards working only during Labor Day weekend. The agenda also includes a possible executive session. No other substantive items are listed.
Tree Board votes on Gary Subdivision tree plan and discusses FY2027 projects
The Oxford Tree Board will vote on the final tree plan for the Gary Subdivision and review updates on current tree work and fall plans. The meeting also covers the post-winter storm inventory, FY2027 project funding, and potential replanting at the Beanland Drive Pumping Station.
Council to vote on $31K Turf Tank striping machine and procurement ordinance
The Columbus City Council is meeting to approve minutes, claims, and a consent agenda with permits and personnel actions. They will also discuss and vote on several policy items, including bids for work on the former Dial-A-Bus building, a tree removal, a turf striping machine purchase, and a new procurement ordinance.
DeSoto County supervisors to consider recycling site, purchases, FY27 budget
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several items, including a request for an additional recycling location at Southaven Intermediate School, multiple purchases over $25,000, and the FY27 budget. The agenda is a draft and subject to changes.
Zoning Board to review 11 variance requests for parking, setbacks, and fences
The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hear requests for variances from city zoning codes. These requests include reductions in required parking spaces, changes to yard setbacks, and exceptions for fence heights and accessory structures.
Commission to hear four zoning requests including PUD subdivision, mining expansion, RV park, senior veteran community
The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four applications, three of which were carried over from a cancelled July meeting. The items include a preliminary subdivision plan and zoning change for a PUD, an expansion of a dirt mining operation with a variance, a new RV park, and a…
Board to consider leisure district, SPD vehicles, road engineering
The Southaven Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to consider a range of items, including creating a leisure and recreation district, purchasing police vehicles, and selecting a consultant for road projects. They will also hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a hair braiding business and other…
Board to consider gameday parking fee changes and multiple construction change orders
The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, covering routine approvals, personnel actions, and several notable items. Key discussions include a first reading of an ordinance amending gameday parking rates, multiple construction change orders, and a contract extension for Oxford…
Council to vote on blight property purchases, police hires, and kayak launch funding
The Columbus City Council will consider routine approvals (minutes, claims, permits) and several policy items, including purchasing four blighted properties for $46,000, hiring four certified police officers, promoting one officer to assistant chief, and allocating $85,000 for a kayak launch. The agenda also includes…
Park Commission to approve fall sports coaches, officials pay, and MOUs
The Oxford Park Commission board will vote on routine items including fall sports coaches and officials' pay, as well as several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and the overall athletic budget. They will also discuss a community matter with Camille Chapman and consider an executive session.
Council to approve $1.11M claims docket, discuss hires, permits, blight purchases
The Columbus City Council will consider approving a docket of claims totaling $1,110,818.91 and a revised FY27 budget calendar. They will also discuss several parade and event permits, police training and hiring requests, public works hires, blight property purchases, and a kayak launch funding match.
Coahoma Development Corp to consider underpass, park RFP, audit
The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an underpass project, a park improvement project request for proposals, the CEDC audit report, and the monthly financial report. The board may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security…
Board to consider Duncan Park Golf Club phase two renovation award
The Natchez Board of Aldermen will consider several city business items, including a recommendation for the Duncan Park Golf Club phase two renovation, a proposal for Live Oak tree damage remediation, and the purchase of LED panels. They will also discuss the budget, workforce development contracts, and recreation…
Board to award Highland Drive project, adjust fire pay, approve payments
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with personnel actions, sponsorships, and payments, plus routine items including appointing a city clerk and public works director. They will also vote on a $149,901.76 bid for the NRCS Highland Drive Project, a fire department tier pay scale…
Council to declare two properties public menaces, hear audit report
The Pascagoula City Council will hold public hearings on whether to declare properties at 2914 Frederic St and 1207 Mantou Street as public menaces. The council will also receive a presentation of the FY24 city audit report and an update from Pascagoula Main Street. A consent agenda includes resolutions approving…
Entergy re-cable project, FY27 budget, and public safety plans discussed
The Brandon Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the Entergy MS Proactive Re-cable Project at five locations, the FY27 budget adoption schedule, and potential plans for public safety and parks. Other items include the Christmas Parade, amphitheater visitors, landscape zones, a water meter report, the…
City Council to consider Terry Brown Amphitheater change order and police promotions
The Mayor and City Council will discuss several personnel and operational matters, including police officer promotions and a fire apparatus replacement plan. The body will also review facility usage requests for Riverside Park and a purchase for a HUD Grant Excavator.
Board to discuss water quality complaints, pool, and approve $100K+ in payments
The Clarksdale Board of Mayor & Commissioners will discuss water quality concerns raised by residents and the Park Commission swimming pool, and will vote on a series of payments and contracts. These include reimbursing the incidental expense account, paying miscellaneous claims, accepting a park donation, and issuing…
Byram officials to discuss minor curfews and nitrous oxide sales
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss potential ordinances regarding a minor curfew and the sale of nitrous oxide to minors. The body is also reviewing a claims docket and several municipal service contracts.
City approves $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses on Dewitt St.
The Board will adopt routine consent‑agenda items such as personnel actions and meeting minutes. It will approve several contracts and payments, including a $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses at 915 Dewitt Street, a $2,616.66 invoice from Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport, and a lease‑purchase…
Board to award $141,194 contract for Municipal Drive Parking Lot project
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider several contracts and service agreements, including awards for the Municipal Drive parking lot and Heights Drive roadway improvements. They will also set a public hearing on a rezoning request for 203 Felicity Street and approve a tourism promotion services…
Council to consider grant award, service agreement, and several city projects
The council will discuss and possibly approve the acceptance of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Award. They will also consider an amended service agreement with Artistik Entertainment for the Blues on the River event. Additional items include a recreation employee resignation, speed hump requests on…
Coahoma Development Corp to weigh sales tax repayment, clinic rent, underpass, parks
The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including repaying overpaid sales tax, paying rent for a clinic, an underpass project, and park improvements with playground equipment. They will also consider a financial report, current bills, and new properties or projects…
Commission will discuss beach park pier improvements and other recreation projects
The Recreation Commission will consider several ongoing projects, including Beach Park pier improvements, IG Levy restroom upgrades, the Sportsplex, and a new gym floor for the Pascagoula Recreation Center. It will also receive updates from the Parks and Recreation Department and set the date for the next meeting on…
City Council will vote on a revised FBI lease and several local development items
The Southaven Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a revised lease with the GSA for the FBI facility, approve a parks enhancement plan, and discuss amendments to the property maintenance code. They will also authorize bids for Snowden Grove overhead arched signs and consider a contract amendment with Premier Lawn…
Council to hold public hearings on declaring two properties public menaces
The Pascagoula City Council will hold public hearings to consider whether properties at 1207 Mantou St and 4308 McArthur St should be declared public menaces. The consent agenda includes resolutions approving construction closeout for Beach Park Pier Improvements, a drainage project change order, discontinuing a local…
Board to consider $264,850 sanitary sewer survey contract
The Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda with 40 items including vehicle purchases, contract approvals, and fund transfers. New business items include final payment for pickleball courts, a change order for the Public Works Complex, and a $264,850 engineering contract for a sanitary sewer evaluation survey…
City Council discusses equipment bids, budget items, and community projects
The City Council will discuss various municipal expenditures including vehicle bids, fire station equipment, and park maintenance. The agenda also includes discussions on personnel changes, city facility repairs, and the FY27 budget.
City to approve $1.5M water loan reimbursement, $896K sewer repairs
The Board considers approving a $1.53 million payment request for a state water pollution control loan, along with over $1.3 million in sewer repair invoices. Other actions include a public hearing on nuisance properties, an ambulance rate increase, and approval of multiple contracts and permits.
Coahoma CDC to consider $250K park improvement project
The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve a 2026 Park Improvement Project, which includes up to $250,000 for new playground equipment, shade covering, and a rubber surface at Coahoma City Park. The board will also consider a new underpass project, hear a financial…
Coahoma Development Corp to consider $250,000 park improvement project
The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a public hearing and consider funding up to $250,000 for Coahoma City Park improvements. The board will also discuss a new underpass project and review the CEDC financial report.
City Council approves water well project and insurance renewals
The Pascagoula City Council will approve the award of a bid for the Telephone Road Water Well Replacement Project and renew insurance policies for the Parks and Recreation Department. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning changes and a preliminary approval for a residential tax abatement.
Board to discuss sewer projects, public safety, parks
The Brandon Board of Aldermen and Mayor will hold a work session to discuss potential sewer projects and continue discussions on public safety and parks. No votes or decisions are expected; the session is for deliberation only.
City to approve final $118,502 payment for baseball field lighting
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider routine items including personnel actions, crime statistics report, and budget amendments. Notable actions include approving a $118,502.50 final payment for baseball field lighting, purchasing two mowers for $28,762, authorizing a $1,000 youth basketball sponsorship, and…
Board to decide on convenience store with fuel pumps
The Board of Adjustment will hear five applications including three variances and two conditional use permits. Items involve a temporary parking surface for a church, privacy fence encroachments, a new convenience store with gas pumps, and a drop yard facility.
Board to authorize advertising for two city positions
At this special call meeting, the Board of Aldermen will consider authorizing the advertisement of vacancies for Tennis Front Desk Clerk and Recreation and Tennis Coordinator. No other substantive actions are scheduled.
Board of Aldermen to discuss Oxford Parks and Trails Master Plan
The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to review a presentation and discuss the Oxford Parks and Trails Master Plan.
Oxford Tree Board to review pine tree removals and FY26 projects
The Oxford Tree Board will review recent tree work, public requests, and progress reports from Landscape Services and Special Projects. The board will also discuss parking lot tree growth issues and receive updates from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Recreation Commission reviews updates for Beach Park Pier and Sportsplex
The commission is meeting to discuss ongoing improvements to several city recreation sites. The session focuses on progress updates for park facilities and the recreation center gym floor.
Board to vote on $196M tax exemption for GE Vernova
The Board of Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda that includes a major tax exemption for GE Vernova International LLC totaling nearly $187 million, along with personnel actions and contractor payments. Other items include a cornhole tournament permit, a fireworks donation, and a resolution for cleaning private…