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Leisure Service GuidePH. 662.841.6440 / FAX 662.841.6580 / WWW.TUPELOPARKSANDREC.ORG

2018Tupelo Department of Parks and Recreation

City of Tupelo Department of Parks and Recreation Leisure Service Guide 201824 City of Tupelo Department of Parks and Recreation Leisure Service Guide 2015

City of TupeloDepartment of Parks and Recreation

Administrative Office:

Mailing Address:

655 Rutherford Road • Tupelo, MS 38801

P.O. Box 3608 • Tupelo, MS 38803

Telephone (662) 841-6440 • Fax (662) 841-6580www.tupeloparksandrec.org

Regular office hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday We will be closed on all National Holidays

Member of National Recreation and Park Association and Mississippi Recreation and Park Association

Contact NumbersBel-Air Senior Recreation Center (662) 841-3791Bel-Air Golf Shop (662) 841-6446 Lee Acres Center (662) 841-6452

Oren Dunn City Museum (662) 841-6438Rec-Check (662) 842-8422Tupelo Aquatic Center (662) 840-3768

Cover Photo Credit: Thomas Wells

@tupeloparkrec

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Rockwell Center 1199 Joyner Avenue__________________________________________________________________________________________$100.00 rental fee, $100.00 damage depositFee includes 1 large room/1 small room, kitchen facility, 20 • 6ft tables (rectangle) and chairs for 100 people. This facility is used mainly for birthday parties, family reunions and dances.

Augustus Center 1400 North Green Street__________________________________________________________________________________________$100.00 rental fee, $100.00 damage depositFee includes 1 room for up to 100 people, 10 • 6ft Tables (rectangle) & chairs for 75 people. This facility is used for various get-togethers. The Augustus Center is available for neighborhood activities.

Bel-Air Center 2107 Country Club Road__________________________________________________________________________________________$400.00 rental fee, $125.00 damage depositFee includes two large rooms, full kitchen, patio area, 15 Round Tables, 2 • 6ft Tables (rectangle), 5 • 8ft Tables (rectangle) and chairs for 100 peopleContact Pat Clark, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for rental information662-841-3791 (after hours please leave message).

Ballard Park 655 Rutherford Road__________________________________________________________________________________________West Pavilion $50.00 – 1/2 Day, $100.00 – Whole Day (holds 150 people)East Pavilion $50.00 – Whole Day (holds up to 30 people)Gazebo $50.00 per day (weddings/church services)Stage Fee depends on size/type of event.

Hancock Park 310 Monument Drive________________________________________________________________________________Pavilion $50.00 – per day (holds 25-30 people)

Theron Nichols 1743 Mitchell Road________________________________________________________________________________Pavilion $50.00 – per day (holds 25-30 people)

Veterans Park 800 North Veterans Boulevard__________________________________________________________________________________________Veterans Pavilion $50.00 – 1/2 Day, $100.00 – Whole Day (holds 75 people)Veterans Memorial Pavilion $50.00 – 1/2 Day, $100.00 – Whole Day

Gumtree Park 683 North Front Street__________________________________________________________________________________________Pavilion $50.00 – 1/2 Day, $100.00 – Whole Day (holds 75 people)

A.M. Strange Building 579 N. Green Street________________________________________________________________________________$25.00 rental fee, $25.00 damage depositMeeting space for 25-30 people. Includes table and chairs.

All Facility rentals are one day only from 8:00 am-10:00 pm. Contact Sheila Young for Rental Information at 662-841-6440.

Rental & Recreational Facilities

Recreational Center (Non-Rental Facility) 906 Fillmore Drive__________________________________________________________________________________________Lee Acres offers a complete weight room, portable indoor basketball courts, raquetball, volleyball & dodgeball courts. The center has organized activities, board games, and sports competition after school. Center hours are Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm

(Holds approximately 40 people)

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BNA BankCreate Foundation Digestive Health SpecialistsHappy Smiles DentistryHarbison LawHilton Garden InnKiwanis Club of TupeloLancaster Law firmMagnolia Business CentreMcDonald’sReed’sUrgent TeamWaste Management

MEDALIST SPONSORS1st American National Bank1st Franklin FinancialB & B Concrete Co. Baby’s Kickin’ UltrasoundBarnes Crossing Auto GroupBarnes Crossing Chevrolet Buick GMCBarnes Crossing MitsubishiBaymont Inn & SuitesBritton Health CareCardiology Associates of North MSCenroChickasaw ContainerCreative SmilesDilworth Small Animal HospitalDixie ElectricalDodge’sDossett Big 4Eagle CapitalEaton Babb and SmithEllis Construction and RenovationEthridge Trucking

City of TupeloDepartment of

Parks & RecreationSponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORSBancorpSouthDick’s Sporting GoodsNorth MS Medical CenterRenasant BankTupelo Coca-Cola Bottling WorksTupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club

GOLD SPONSORSAcademy Sports and OutdoorsBarnes Crossing Hyundai MazdaBuffalo Wild WingsCB&S BankComfort EngineeringD’CasaDees OilEat With UsHaire Wealth ManagementJBHMLa Quinta InnNancy Leigh McDadeNorth MS Party RentalsNorth MS Sports MedicinePride Mobility ProductsRoss and YergerTrustmarkTupelo Buffalo Park & ZooUPS Store

SILVER SPONSORSAccent Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryAll American SwimAnimal Care CenterAmanda MillerBarbara Aguirre


City of TupeloDepartment of

Parks & RecreationSponsors

Ewing/Kessler, IncFamilies First of MSFamily Resource CenterFarris FarmsFox’s Pizza DenGregory CompaniesHawkeye IndustriesHodges OrthodonticsJeff’s Electric Service Jones & Stennett Law FirmKia of TupeloKirk Electric Heat & AirLost Pizza Co.Luke Landscape DesignMcGehee Cruise and VacationModern Woodmen of AmericaMoffett Law FirmMossy Oak Properties of TupeloMugshots Grill & BarNMMC Orthopedic TraumaOneSouth Financial GroupPepsi ColaR & D MarketingRaybern FoodsRebelanes, IncRehab SolutionsRelias Emergency Medicine SpecialistsRick’s Auto RepairRoom to RoomScruggs Lawn CareSid’s Trading Co. Southern Electrical Service & ConsultingStanford Electric Supply

Stewart Environmental Construction, Inc. Supercell Shelters of TupeloT-MartToyota Boshoku MSTupelo Endodontics, PA. Tupelo HardwareTupelo Trace ApartmentsUrologicUrology, PAWalker & Ungo Law FirmWards Short StopWatkins Uiberall, PLLCWesson & Mothershed Eye CenterWheel Estate Mobile Homes

MEDALIST SPONSORS (Cont.)


January 6 Club Championship Tournament (Disc Golf) 8 Spring Registration Begins Youth Basketball Begins 14-15 Lifeguard Certification Class (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 26 Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) Spring Registration Ends

February 1-28 Black History Month (Oren Dunn City Museum) Telling Tupelo-Juanita Floyd (Oren Dunn City Museum) 5 Registration for City-Wide Sidewalk Sale Begins Adult Softball Registration Begins 10 Krewe of Barkus (Tupelo Bark Park) St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Tournament (Disc Golf) 19 Spring Soccer Begins 23 Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum)

March 1-29 Women’s History-Tupelo Women Tupelo Strong (Oren Dunn City Museum) 2 Adult Softball Registration Ends 3-4 Tupelo Spring Classic Tournament (Soccer) 5 Challenger League Softball Registration Begins 9-10 Lifeguard Certification Class (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 9-11 Spring Break Showdown (Baseball) 10 Telling Tupelo (Oren Dunn City Museum) 12-15 Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 23 8th Annual In-Water Easter Egg Hunt (Tupelo Aquatic Center) Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 25 Cherry Blossom Festival (Ballard Park) 29-30 Lifeguard Certification Class (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 30-31 Playing for Peeps Easter Shootout (Baseball)

April 2-May 11 Stones and Bones Exhibit (Oren Dunn City Museum) 2 Autism Awareness Day Hamburger Bash (City Hall) 5 Spring Soccer Ends 6 Tupelo Tornado Film & Panel Discussion (Oren Dunn City Museum) 7 Autism Awareness Run (Ballard Park) 8 Challenger League Softball Registration Ends 9 Youth Baseball Begins 13-15 Ballard Park Bash Global World Series Qualifier Tournament (Baseball) 14 Children’s Fishing Rodeo (Veterans Park) City-Wide Sidewalk Sale (Veterans Park) Opening Day for Youth Softball & Pitch, Hit & Run Local Fossil Road Show (Oren Dunn City Museum) 20-21 Lifeguard Certification Class (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 20-22 TSA Fastpitch Classic (Softball) 21 Kite Flying Day (Veterans Park) 23-26 Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 24 Adult Softball League Begins 27 Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 28 Triathlon (Veterans Park) Special Olympics Local Swim Meet (Tupelo Aquatic Center)

May 1 Summer Day Camp Registration MRPA Local Track & Field Meet Registration Begins 4-5 Lifeguard Certification Class (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 4-6 Fox’s Pizza Shootout Tournament (Baseball) 5 Dudie Burger Festival (Oren Dunn City Museum) 11-13 Midsouth USSSA Select 30 Super NIT Tournament (Baseball)

2018 Calendar


May (Cont.) 11-13 MSA Elite Cup Tournament (Soccer) 12 BarktoberFest (Tupelo Bark Park) 14 Challenger League Softball Begins 18-20 JT Neely Scholarship Showcase (Softball) Tupelo Global Qualifier (Baseball) USTA Mississippi League Championship 35 and Over Tournament (Tennis) 19 Innova Option Tournament (Disc Golf) 21 Youth Fall Sports Registration Begins 21-24 Week 1 - Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 25 Oren Dunn’s Story time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 25-27 School’s Out Blowout Tournament (Baseball) 26 Summer Rec Swim Hours Begins (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 28 Memorial Day Ceremony (Veterans Park) 29-June 1 Week 2 - Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center)

June 1 Jr. Ranger Program (Ballard Park Gazebo) 1-3 North Mississippi Classic (Softball) 1-July 31 AE Hindman Architect Exhibit (Oren Dunn City Museum) 4 Summer Day Camp Begins 4-7 Week 3 - Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) CC. Augustus Pool Opens for Summer 8 Jr. Ranger Program (Ballard Park Gazebo) Youth Fall Sports Registration Ends 8-10 Fling with the King Tournament (Disc Golf) USSSA Global State Championship Tournament (Baseball) 9 Gum Tree Classic Tournament (Softball) Summer Mania Day (Oren Dunn City Museum) 11-14 Week 4 - Group Swim Lessons (CC Augustus Pool) 14 Youth Baseball Ends Youth and Adult Softball Ends 15 Jr. Ranger Program (Ballard Park Gazebo) 15-17 John Servati Memorial Swim Meet (Tupelo Aquatic Center) TSA Tune-up Tournament (Softball) Shake, Rattle, & Roll Tournament (Baseball) 16 Juneteenth (Ballard Park) 18-21 Week 5 - Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 21 World’s Largest Swim Lesson (CC Augustus) 21-24 USSSA 12 & 7 Year Old State Championship Tournament (Baseball) 22 Jr. Ranger Program (Ballard Park Gazebo) Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 23 Summer Movie Series Movie #1 (Ballard Park) 25 Challenger League Softball Ends 25-28 Week 6 - Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 29 Jr. Ranger Program (Ballard Park Gazebo)

July 2 Fall Adult League Registration Begins 4 July 4th Picnic in the Park (Ballard Park) Summer Day Camp Closed 7 3v3 Tournament (Soccer) 9 TOPSoccer Registration Begins 10-13 Week 7 – Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 14-15 WSL Adult State Tournament (Softball) 16 TOPSoccer Registration Begins 16-19 Week 8 – Group Swim Lessons (Tupelo Aquatic Center) 23-28 USA Softball Southern National Championship (Softball) 27 CC Augustus Pool Closes for Summer Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 28 MRPA District Track and Field Meet (TBD) Summer Movie Series Movie #2 (Ballard Park) 29 Summer Fun & Family Rec Swim Hours End (Tupelo Aquatic Center)


August 3-28 As the Wood Lathe Turns - Woodworking Exhibit (Oren Dunn City Museum) 3 Fall Adult League Registration Ends 6 Family Camp-Out Registration Begins 11 Flag Football Opening Ceremony (Ballard Park) 12 TOPSoccer Registration Ends 13 Challenger League Basketball Registration Begins 18 Southern Matchup Tournament (Disc Golf) 21 Fall Adult Softball Begins 23 Fall Adult Kickball Begins 24-26 USTA Mississippi League Championship Mixed Doubles Tournament (Tennis) TSA Back-to-School Bash Tournament (Softball) Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 25 Summer Movie Series Movie #3 (Ballard Park)

September 3 Youth Basketball Registration Begins 8 Touch-A-Truck (Ballard Park) 10 Fall Soccer Begins TOPSoccer Begins 16 Challenger League Basketball Registration Ends 14-16 TSA Fall Frenzy Tournament (Softball) 21 Family Camp-Out (Veterans Park) 22 Community Forward Festival (Gumtree Park) 22-23 Tupelo Adidas Invitational Tournament (Soccer) 28 Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 30 Celebration of Cultures (Ballard Park)

October 1 Mississippi Painter’s Society Exhibit (Oren Dunn City Museum) TOPSoccer Begins 8 Flag Football League Ends 12 5th Annual Pick your Pumpkin from our Patch (Tupelo Aquatic Center) Living History Day (Oren Dunn City Museum) 13 Dogtrot Heritage Festival (Oren Dunn City Museum) 25 Halloween Egg Hunt & Trail of Treats (Ballard Park) Fall Soccer Ends 26 Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 27 MHSAA Swimming Championship (Tupelo Aquatic Center) Night at Boo-seum (Oren Dunn City Museum)

November 5 Challenger League Basketball Begins 6 Adult Softball Ends 8 Adult Kickball Ends 10 Youth Basketball Coaches and Players Clinic (TBD) 11 Veterans Day Ceremony (Veterans Park) 16 Oren Dunn’s Story Time (Oren Dunn City Museum) 19 Annual Toy Exhibit (Oren Dunn City Museum) 29 Lighting of Ballard Park (Ballard Park) Meet the Grinch (Oren Dunn City Museum) 30 Step Show (TBD)

December Meet the Grinch (Oren Dunn City Museum) 10 Challenger League Basketball Ends 8-19 Lifeguard Certification Class (Tupelo Aquatic Center)


Youth Recreational Baseball

Registration Dates: January 8 - 26Estimated Start Date: April 9Days of Week: Mon, Tue and ThurAges: 4 - 15 (Age before May 1, 2018)Cost: $45 for city residents

$55 for Tupelo School District (non-city res.)$70 for Lee County residents

Recreational Baseball is designed to offer all players a chance to experience the game at the grass roots level. Games are played during the week and it is open to all players aged 4-18.The recreational baseball programs goal is to teach the basic fundamentals and sportsmanship. The baseball complex has nine lighted baseball fields located at Ballard Park with restrooms, concessions, and a one-mile trail surrounding the park.

Tupelo Ranger Baseball and Tupelo Titan Baseball is the highest level of baseball offered by Tupelo Department of Parks and Recreation. Age divisions range from 7U-14U, and are sanctioned through USSSA Baseball. Coaches are voted on by the Tupelo Youth Baseball Association Board, and players are chosen each year through a tryout assessed by two evaluators and one head coach.The coach and independent evaluators rate each participant on fielding, mobility, arm strength, accuracy, speed, bat control, ball control, and power.

Youth Competitive Baseball

Registration Dates: July (Annual Tryouts)Estimated Season: August - October & February - JuneDays of Week: Mon, Tue, Thur and WeekendsAges: 7 - 14 (Age before May 1, 2019)Youth Recreational Softball

Registration Dates: January 8 - January 26Estimated Start Date: April 14Day of Week: Mon, Tue, and Thur, some SatAges: 4 - 13 (Age as of December 31, 2017)Cost: $45 for city residents


The youth softball league aims to provide a positive learning environment for girls to master the fundamentals of fastpitch softball, practice sportsmanship, teamwork, and participate in healthy competition. The league is designed to promote skill progression through modifications of rules at each playing level, starting with t-ball then coach-pitch, then finally fastpitch. Games are played at the softball complex located at Veterans Memorial Park.

Youth Competitive Softball

Tryout Date: Late July or Early August 2018Start Date: TBADays of Week: Weekday Practices, Weekend GamesAges: 7 - 18

The Tupelo Softball Association proudly hosts the Mississippi Express program for competitive fastpitch softball. Teams are formed using an open tryout format, evaluating players based on skills and drills designed to allow players to display their talent in the various aspects of the ever-evolving game of fastpitch softball. Players selected to teams will compete throughout the year in tourna-ments and showcase events on the local, state, regional, and national level.

Challenger League SportsChallenger League is open to all with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5 and up. This league is established to provide an athletic outlet for all individuals regardless of their abilities. This league participates in softball, soccer, and basketball.Registration Date: Basketball - August 6 - September 16 Softball - March 5 - April 8 Soccer - July 9 - August 12Start Date: Basketball - November 5 Softball - May 14 Soccer - September 10Day of Week: Mon, Tue, or Thur (1 day per week)Ages: 5 and upCost: $10 per person


Youth Recreational Flag FootballThis league provides the citizens of Tupelo a recreational program to teach the basic fundamentals and to learn sportsmanship. There are five lighted fields located at Sportsplex with restrooms, concession, walking track, skate park, and playground area.Registration Dates: May 21 - June 8Estimated Start Date: August 11Days of Week: Mon and ThurAges: 6 - 11 (Age as of September 1, 2018)Cost: $45 for city residents


Youth CheerleadingEveryone that signs up for cheerleading will be a cheerleader for our youth flag football and youth basketball programs. One mass clinic will be conducted by high school cheerleaders.

Cheer Workshop: TBDWorkshop Cost: Free

Registration: May 21 - June 8Estimated Start Date: August 11 (Opening Ceremonies)Ages: 6 - 11 (Age as of September 1, 2018)Cost: $15 per child*Cost does not include uniform.

Youth Recreational SoccerTupelo Youth Soccer is designed to promote and teach the game of soccer to all the youth of Tupelo. Soccer is played in the Fall and Spring of each year and all games are played at the beautiful Ballard Park Sportsplex.Registration Dates: May 21 - June 8Estimated Start Date: September 10Days of Week: Mon, Tue and ThurAges: 4 - 18 boys and girlsCost: $50 city residents $60 Tupelo School District (non-city res.) $75 Lee County residentNorth Mississippi Soccer Academy

Estimated Start Date: August 1, 2018 (Tryouts TBD)Ages: 8-18 (Age as of December 31, 2018)

North Mississippi Soccer Academy offers competitive soccer for players born between 2010 and 2000. As an organization, NMSA always strives to provide the best possible training for your child and give them resources to help them succeed as a soccer player and young person. The licensure of our professional coaching staff is unmatched by any other organization in North Mississippi. In addition, our coaching staff always seeks new opportunities to learn and grow as coaches. These things make NMSA a great organization to be a part of.

For more information about NMSA, please contact Laura Kramer at (662) 841-6440.

Youth Basketball

Registration Dates: September 3 - September 16Estimated Start Date: TBADay of Week: Mon, Tue, Thur and SatAges: 6 - 14 (Age as of September 1, 2018)Cost: $45 for city residents


This League is open to both boys and girls. Games are played at the Police Athletic League, Lee Acres Storm Shelter, and Theron Nichols Storm Shelter. We use drop down goals for the youngest groups to help them become fundamentally sound. Check our website for upcoming camps and clinics.


Like us on Facebook: Tupelo Seahawks Youth Football Program

Tupelo Seahawks / Tupelo Jr. WaveTupelo Seahawks & Jr. Wave Football Teams and Cheer Squad were created in 2013as an organization dedicated to proper coaching and training of our area athletics. Weemphasize healthy habits, dedication, teamwork, and above all, respect of others. Each coachand cheer coordinator is certified through the American Youth Football Organization (AFYO).The largest competitive sports organization in the Southeastern region. We are an elitetravel team. We play teams from Baldwyn, Shannon, Verona, and other surrounding cities.

Contacts: Department of Operations- 662-213-5767 Coach Partlow- 662-322-5493 Coach Banks- 662-610-1943

Contact: Kordell Bradley- 662-610-5453 [email protected]

Lee County Bears Youth Football & CheerYouth sports organization established to promote wholesome development of youth through association with adult leaders in a positive, safe environment.Good sportsmanship: we thrive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect and hard work rather than “winning at all cost” attitude. Positive reinforcement builds confidence.

Tupelo Tennis AcademyIndividual and semi-private lessons are available upon request for those who wish to develop and improve specific skills or just looking for a great workout. We also offer junior clinics for ages 5-18. All instructional programs offered are designed to allow each individual to progress at their own pace and to the extent of their ability. All lessons are taught at Rob Leake City Park Tupelo Tennis Facility. Contact: Joseph Mahaffey at 662-213-1914 Jarred Grime at 662-669-0042

The North Mississippi Peewee Football League / Tupelo Wave, has been around since “2004”. In this time we have taught hundreds of kids the most up to date training, teamwork, structure, and discipline. Most of our coaches a have been at the collegiate level. We are also certified with the (AYF) American Youth Football organization. Each year a child participates with us his skill level grows higher, which helps him be successful at the varsity level. NMPFL/Tupelo Wave is one of the most successful football organizations in the Tupelo area. We compete in the Largest and strongest league in North MS. Come join the best.

For more info: Like us on Facebook “ NMPFL “ Contact: Russell Verell 662-231-6467

North Mississippi Peewee Football League / Tupelo Wave

The North Mississippi Peewee Football League / Tupelo Wave, has been around since “2004”. In this time we have taught hundreds of kids the most up to date training, teamwork, structure, and discipline. Most of our coaches have been at the collegiate level. We are also certified with the (AYF) American Youth Football organization. Each year a child participates with us his skill level grows higher, which helps him be successful at the varsity level.

Pre-Registration: Spring Break “2016” Monday – Saturday, 6:00pm till 8:00, Gumtree Park, Front St

Early sign-up Cost: $130.00 “This covers Helmet, Shoulder Pads, & entire Uniform “

Regular Registration: May 21st, May 28th, 9:00am till 12:00, Gumtree Park, Front St

Cost: $150.00 “This covers Helmet, Shoulder Pads, & entire Uniform “

Age Groups: 6-8, 9-10, 11-12

Practice begins: June (skill practice), July (team practice)

Estimated Game start date: Late August

For more info: Like us on Facebook “NMPFL “

Contact: Russell Verell 662-231-6467

North Mississippi Peewee Football League / Tupelo Wave

Tupelo Tennis AcademyIndividual and semi-private lessons are available upon request for those who wish to develop and improve specific skills or just looking for a great workout. We also offer junior clinics for ages 5-18. All instructional programs offered are designed to allow each individual to progress at their own pace and to the extent of their ability. All lessons are taught at Rob Leake City Park Tupelo Tennis Facility. Contact: Joseph Mahaffey at 662-213-1914 Jarred Grime at 662-669-0042 [email protected]

Spring & Fall Adult Softball LeaguesThere are a variety of leagues available for churches, recreational, competitive, and co-ed. Tupelo will continue to offer a fall softball league with men’s and women’s leagues. ASA rules will be in effect with a few local league rules. Games will be played at Eastwood Complex / Veteran’s Complex.Registration Dates: Spring: Feb. 6 - March 3; Fall: July 3 - Aug. 4Spring Start Date: April 18Fall Start Date: August 22Day of Week: Mon, Tue, and ThursdayAges: Adult Men & WomenCost: $375 per team

Adult Soccer LeagueTupelo Youth Soccer Association is now offering an adult soccer league. This is a great opportunity to socialize, exercise and compete in a fun atmosphere. For more infocontact TPRD at 662-841-6440.

Adult & Senior Tennis LeaguesThese leagues are coordinated through USTA, Southern Tennis Association (STA), and the Mississippi Tennis Association (MTA). All players must be current members of the USTA for the entire local league season. These are fun and exciting leagues to engage in friendly competition. All players, teams, and local leagues must abide by all applicable USTA, STA, and MTA rules and regulations, which can be found at www.mstennis.com. All home matches will be played at Rob Leake City Park Tupelo Tennis Facility. For more information email Tupelo Tennis Academy [email protected]. .

Adult Kickball League

Registration Dates: July 3 - Aug 4Estimated Start Date: August 22Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday and ThursdayAges: Adult Men and WomenCost: $125 per team

Bel-Air Golf CourseThe 9-hole Bel Air Golf Course in Tupelo, MS is a public golf course that opened in 1940. Bel Air Golf Course measures 2461 yards from the longest tees.

2107 Country Club RdTupelo, Mississippi 38804Lee County

Phone(s): (662) 841-6446Monday-Thursday (9 w/cart $16)(18 w/cart $21) Friday-Sunday(9 w/cart-$21)(18 w/cart-$26). Seniors- Monday & Thursday before 12:00 (18 w/cart $11)

Tupelo Parks and Recreation Department will offer adult kickball as a fall sport every year. Kickball will provide participants a way to enjoy time outdoors as well as enjoy spending time socializing with others.All participants must be 16 years of age or older.Get your team together now and contact Alex Wilcox at 662-841-6440 for more information.


Adult Soccer LeagueTupelo Youth Soccer Association is now offering an adult soccer league. This is a great opportunity to socialize, exercise and compete in a fun atmosphere. For more infocontact Laura Kramer at 662-841-6440.

Bel-Air Golf CourseThe 9-hole Bel Air Golf Course in Tupelo, MS is a public golf course that opened in 1940. Bel Air Golf Course measures 2461 yards from the longest tees.2107 Country Club RdTupelo, Mississippi 38804Lee CountyPhone(s): (662) 841-6446Mon-Thur (9 w/cart $16)(18 w/cart $21) Friday-Sunday(9 w/cart-$21)(18 w/cart-$26). Seniors- Mon and Thur before 12:00 (18 w/cart $11)

Adult Kickball

Registration Dates: July 2 - Aug 3Estimated Start Date: August 23Day of the Week: Mostly Thur and Some MonAges: Adult Men & WomenCost: $125 per team

Tupelo Parks and Recreation Department will offer adult kickball as a fall sport every year. Kickball will provide participants a way to enjoy time outdoors as well as enjoy spending time socializing with others.All participants must be 16 years of age or older.

Adult Softball

Registration Dates: Spring: Feb. 5 - March 2; Fall: July 2 - Aug. 3Spring Start Date: April 24Fall Start Date: August 21Day of Week: Mostly Tue and Some Mon Ages: Adult Men & WomenCost: $375 per team

There are a variety of leagues available for church, recreational, competitive, and co-ed softball teams. Tupelo will continue to offer a softball league with men’s and women’s divisions. USA softball rules will be in effect with a few local league rules. Games will be played at Eastwood Complex in the Spring & Veterans Park in the Fall.

Tupelo Disc GolfDisc golf is played like regular golf but instead of using golf balls and clubs you use a plastic disc like a Frisbee. The object is to throw your disc from a designated “tee pad” area towards a metal basket surrounded by chains. Once your disc is in the basket, you’ve completed the hole. Tupelo has four disc golf courses in the Park and Recreation System. Three courses are at Veterans Park and the other at Ballard Park.

For more information on Tupelo Disc Golf visit: www.tupelodiscgolf.com or www.facebook.com/TupeloDiscGolf


3v3 Heat BasketballThis 3v3 basketball program gives adults and youths the chance to play street type basketball in a more organized setting. (Contact Shanta at 662-841-6440 for more information.)Location: Gumtree Park basketball courtsRegistration: 30 minutes before tournament beginsEvent Dates: TBDAges: 10 and up

C.C. Augustus Pool1400 N. Green StreetSeason runs June 4 - July 27Mon-Fri (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) (Closes at 4 p.m. on Wed)Admission $2.00 for swimmers and non-swimmers*Private Parties available on weekends during the season. $250.00. Contact 840-3768 for more information.

Year Round Aquatic FacilityTupelo Aquatic Center692 North Veterans Blvd662-840-3768www.swimtupelo.comHours of Operation: Mon, Tue, and Thur: 6am-8pmWed and Fri: 6am-6pmSat: 8am-5pmSun: 1pm-5pm

Summer Day Camp We create opportunities for fun, adventure and learning in a safe, healthy, supervised outdoor/indoor program. This program is for children that have completed kindergarten but not to exceed thefifth grade. Register online at tupeloparksandrec.orgRegistration: May 1 (Until full)Camp: June 4 - July 10 (CLOSED July 4, 2018)Cost: $45 per week per child (city residents) $40 per week per child (2 or more in family, city residents only) $50 per week per child (non city resident)


Senior Aquatic Fitness ClassesGet into shape this year with the natural resistance of water. These classes are held in shallow water that lets you workout without putting additional stress on your muscles, bones and joints. All programs are conducted at Tupelo Aquatic Center. Locker rooms and showers are available. Classes are subject to change due to lack of participation or instructors.Contact Tupelo Aquatic Center for more information at 840-3768.

Lively Hearts ClubThe Lively Hearts Club is a group of senior citizens that meet at the C.C. Augustus Center the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Activities include walks around the track at Robins Field, bingo, card games, art, crafts, special events, community guest and lunch.

Duplicate Bridge Clubs

Jeremy Herndon, Club Manager 662-321-1261 [email protected]

Tupelo Duplicate Bridge Club has games 3 days a week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00pm. This is a fun group that welcomes players of all levels and offers lessons for beginners. There is always great food and fellowship to enjoy with players of all ages! Don’t have a partner? Don’t worry! Call Jeremy Herndon, the Club Manager and he will find the perfect partner for you. Also contact Jeremy for party bridge, lessons, or fundraisers.

Lifeguard Certification Class

Start Date: Class 1: January 14-15Class 2: March 9 - 10Class 3: April 20 - 21Class 4: May 4 - 5Class 5: May 21-22Class 6: December 18 - 19Ages: 15 and upCost: $200 (Additional $36 for Blended Learning Course)Recertification Cost: $150

The lifeguard training course prepares individuals to assume the duties and responsibilities of lifeguards at the swimming pools. This course provides the knowledge and skills designed to save the life of another person in the event of an emergency. The lifeguard class will be taught at the Tupelo Aquatic Center. Prerequisites are passing the pre-course test which involves swimming 300 yards continuously, treading water for two minutes (without using hands) and retrieving a diving brick (approximately 10 lbs). from 7-12 feet of water within 80 seconds.

Bel-Air Senior Recreation Center662-841-3791, 2107 Country Club Road, Pat Clark, DirectorThe Bel-Air Center is open Monday 9–12, Tuesday 9–4, Wednesday 9-11, and Thursday 9–3. Various activities are available on a daily basis in which anyone 50 plus can participate. We offer scrapbooking classes, arts/crafts, card games, line dance classes, and other personal workshops. Come join quite an active group of individuals who love to stay busy and have fun! Call Pat Clark with any questions about the Bel-Air Senior Recreation Center or stop by and see what it has to offer.


Young at Heart Club The Young at Heart Club is a group for senior adults 50 years and older. The group is a great way to meet other seniors within the Tupelo area. The YAH club meets at 6:30 p.m. the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday nights of the month at the Bel-Air Center. Each night there is music and dancing. Special programs which usually involve holiday programming/dress-up events are scheduled throughout the year. Each participant pays $5.00 per person each Thursday. Catered events are $7.00 per person.

Tupelo Ballroom Dance ClubThe Tupelo Ballroom Dance Club is an outlet for social interaction with individuals who enjoy ballroom dancing or those interested in learning. Free classes are offered at the The Dance Studio each Monday night 7:30-9:00pm. A dance is held each month. For more information on upcoming dance dates, times, and location, please visit www.tupeloballroomdance.blogs.com

We all know about the meteoric rise to fame. We all know about the mansion called Graceland. We all know how it ended. This is how it began. Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Born in a two-room house built by his father, grandfather and uncle, Elvis was one of identical twin brothers born to the Presley’s. His brother, Jessi Garon, was still born. Elvis grew up in Tupelo surrounded by his extended family including his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Financially, times were hard on Vernon and Gladys, and they had to move out of the house where Elvis was born when he was two and a half years old for lack of payment. Vernon and Gladys worked various jobs while in Tupelo and moved several different during the thirteen years they resided in Mississippi.

While in Tupelo, Elvis attended the Assembly of God Church with his family where he was first exposed to gospel music that influenced his music al style throughout his career. It was in Tupelo where Elvis was exposed to bluesmen in the Shake Rag community where he lived for a time. His family also listened to country music radio programs from which Elvis drew influence.

In 1945, Elvis made his first public radio broadcast. At 10 years old, Elvis stood on a chair and sang “Old Shep” in a youth talent show contest at the Mississippi-Alabama fair and Dairy Show at the Tupelo Fairgrounds. WELO radio broadcast the talent show.

“Come see where it all started”

Visitor InformationPhone: 662-841-1245 Fax: 662-690-6623 Website: www.elvispresleybirthplace.comEmail: [email protected] Monday thru Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm -5:00pmClosed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas

The 15 acre park is located at 306 Elvis Presley. Drive in the Presley Heights Neighborhood. Presley Heights is on the East Side of the City of Tupelo easily accessible from Highways 45 and I22 or US 78.The newest attraction at the park is the “Meditation Lake.” Located on the back side of the park. This lake has a new walkway encircling the lake. A new bridge, a beautiful waterfall and two lighted water fountains in the lake. Just a little way up the hill, a new picnic pavilion with restrooms overlooks the lake. The pavilion is available to rent. Just call 662-841-1245

Events at the Birthplace. January 8 is always the birthday celebration. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy singing “Happy Birthday Elvis”, eating cake and punch and coffee is always provided. Each year in early August the birthplace hosts a “Fan Appreciation Day” We celebrate all the fans coming from all over the world to be a part of this special memorial time. Call us at 662-841-1245 to get all the details for this “Fan Day Get Together.”

Elvis Birthplace

•Walk of Life•Mississippi /historic Site•“The” Birthplace•“Elvis at 13” Statue•Mississippi Music Trail Markers•Elvis Childhood Church•Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel•Story Wall

•Fountain of Life•Elvis Presley Museum•Gift Shop•Movie Theater•Outside Amphitheater•“Becoming” Statues at the Overlook•Meditation Lake and Picnic Pavilion


Children’s Fishing Rodeo

The Fishing Rodeo will be held April 14, 2018 at Veterans Park. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, bait, tackle, and the whole family. Children ages 3-15 can participate from 9am-Noon and then the event will be open to the public. This is a great event for the entire family! Free Event!

Cherry Blossom Festival

In-water Easter Egg Hunt

The 8th annual In-water Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Tupelo Aquatic Center, 692 North Veterans Blvd., Tupelo, MS. Assorted sizes of beach balls will be scattered throughout the Elvis Presley pool at the facility. All will be floating on top of the water. Ages 5 years to 12 years of age are welcometo participate. If you cannot swim independently, we do have life jackets during the hunt but must have an adult in the water with your non-swimmer. Swimsuits must be worn. We will have inflatables available for participants to play on in the competition pool. Pre-registration will be required. Limit 100 participantsMarch 23, 2018. Cost is $10 per participant. No Refunds.

All-America City Family Picnic in the ParkThe biggest 4th of July celebration in North Mississippi is here in Tupelo. The crowds get larger each year with all of the activities packed into the event. There is prime entertainment for all ages, a variety of food in the vendor food court area, and fun activities for the kids. Come to Ballard Park and celebrate with all of your friends and neighbors. This year’s event will be held July 4, 2018.

Community EventsKrewe of BarkusThis is a pet celebration of Mardi Gras February 10th, 2018 11:00am-2:00pm at the Tupelo Bark Park. We encourage you, your family and your pet to come dressed up in true festive Mardi Gras attire. Enjoy celebrating Fat Tuesday style! Bring your beads, dog toys and other fun props to capture memories in the photo booth. Come check out the food, fun and furry friends. For more information please contact Shanta Jones at Tupelo Parks and Recreation 662-841-6440.

The 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, held on March 25, 2018 at Ballard Park, is all about bringing awareness of the Japanese culture to the local and county communities. Japanese food sampling, music, brush writing, oragami, Bonzai display and rice pounding demonstration.

“One Goal, One Passion–Bridging the City’s Cultures Together”

City Wide Sidewalk Sale

Dudie Burger FestivalOren Dunn City Museum celebrates the Dudie Burger, created by Dudie Christian and sold in Dudie’s Diner, formerly a Memphis street car. Relive the by-gone era of the dough burger, doo-whop music, and fun times at Dudie’s Diner. The 2018 Festival will be held on May 5.

BarktoberFest

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Purchase a 10x10 space for $30.00 and turn all that clutter into CASH! The City-Wide Sidewalk Sale will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 7:00am-noon at Veterans Park! You can begin purchasing green space on February 5, 2018. Vendor is responsible for your own tents, tables, and transporting merchandise to your space from the parking lot. Contact Shanta Jones at 841-6440 for more information.

The BarktoberFest will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Tupelo Bark Park 2:00pm-6:00pm. This event is tailor made for pets and their families to play, seek pet information & products, and enjoy all things...DOG! Come enjoy music, food, and vendors. Contact Shanta Jones at 841-6440 for more information.


Pick Your Pumpkin from Our Patch

The Annual Christmas Lighting of Ballard Park and Oren Dunn Museum

Community Events

The Tupelo Aquatic Center will turn into the Great Floating Pumpkin Patch in the Elvis Presley Pool on Friday, October 12, 2018. Children ages 5-12 are welcome to participate, If you cannot swim, life jackets will be available but also must have an adult in water with a non-swimmer. Kids can pick a pumpkin from our in-water pumpkin patch. The participants will swim around the pool and pick out thepumpkin that suits their fancy! Kids can enjoy the inflatables that will be out that morning in the competiton pool. Swim suits must be worn. Pre-registration will be required.Cost $10 per participant. No Refunds. Limit 100 participants.

The 13th Annual Communities Forward Festival, held on September 22, 2018 at Gumtree Park, is an ongoing passion project of Councilwoman Nettie Davis of Ward 4 and the City of Tupelo. This festival aims to foster positive interactions between the city’s citizen and its law enforcement officers by celebrating together through an afternoon of activities such as a parade, basketball tournament, local food vendors, live entertainment, and much more.

Dogtrot Heritage Festival

Communities Forward Festival

The Celebration of Cultures Festival, held on September 30, 2018 at Ballard Park from 3:00pm - 6:00pm, celebrates diversity through unifying cultures. The purpose of this event is to share and learn about the cultures of all the ethnic groups we have in Tupelo and the surrounding areas. We are looking to bring together all cultures through dancing, singing, food and fun.

Celebration of Cultures

Celebrate the roots of Rock and Roll on the front porch of the Dogtrot House, Saturday, October 12, 2018.

Family Camp Out at Veterans Park

The camp out will be held Friday, September 21-22, 2018 at Veterans Park and all the fun begins at 4pm. Bring your tents and sleeping bags and you’ll be ready to take part in all the activities. Whether you are a seasoned camper or a newbie, this campout is for you! Cost for the Family Fun Campout is $5.00 per person. Children under age 2 are FREE. To register, call 662-841-6440. Space is limited.

Halloween Egg Hunt / Trail of Treats

Bring all your little spooks out to the Tupelo Ballard Park on October 25, 2018 at 6pm for the Halloween Egg Hunt and Trail of Treats. There will be booths full of candy and an egg hunt with toys and candy. This event is for kids 12 and under. Admission is one bag of candy per family. Don’t forget your flashlights! Volunteers are needed to decorate booths—prizes will be given for the best decorated booth. There will be eggs and candy while supplies last.

Touch-A-Truck

This program is designed to allow children to touch, climb, and explore trucks and heavy machinery and to learn what purpose the vehicle serves in our community. Vehicles of all types will be on site and various staff of the vehicles will be present for your children to ask questions and satisfy their curiosities. The event will take place Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m at Ballard Park. This is a free event and great for the whole family.

This event includes local school choirs, open house at Tupelo Parks and Recreation, and annual toy exhibit at the Oren Dunn Museum. This event also includes an opportunity for a meet and greet and photos with the Grinch. The Lighting will take place Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:00pm.


Aycock Park (.5 Acres)Picnic tables and grillBallard Park (153 Acres)

3 Acre lake, 1 gazebo, 2 pavilions, 1 stage, 3 restroom facilities, Skate Park, disc golf course, 2 playgrounds, 2.75 mile trail, cross country trail, LifeTrail Fitness system, 1 maintenance building,

20 picnic tables, 2 sand volleyball courts, Oren Dunn Museum, Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, 16 lighted multi-purpose fields, 1 athletic operation Center, 40-capacity storm shelter.

Baseball Fields at Sportsplex (55 Acres)9 baseball fields, pavilion, concession stand, picnic area, 1.2 mile cross country course

Bel-Air Golf Course (72 Acres)1 nine hole golf course, 1 senior recreation facility and club house, 1 maintenance facility.

Bristow Park (.6 Acre)1 playground, 1 swing set, .15 mile trail.

C.C. Augustus (.7 Acre)85,000 gallon swimming pool, 1 recreation/meeting facility, support building for pool.

Chandler Park (.5 Acre)Playground

Eastwood Softball Complex (35 Acres)4 softball fields, 2 concession stands, 2 covered areas, maintenance shed.

Gateway Park (3.3 Acres)2 water features, 3 pavilions, 1780 feet of trail.

Gumtree Park (22 Acres)8 outdoor courts, 2 multi purpose fields, 1 pavilion, picnic tables, playground, amphitheater, 1 mile walking trail, and 40-capacity storm shelter.

Gun Club Park (9 Acres)1 pavilion, playground, 1 mile trail.

Hancock Park (9.8 acres)3 Outdoor courts, 1 pavilion, 2 playgrounds, .25 mile trail

Haven Acres Park (1 Acre)1 pavilion, 1 playground structure, .15 mile trail and 40-capacity storm shelter.

Lee Acres Park (4 Acres)2 basketball courts, 1 lighted ball field, 1 playground, 1 recreational facility, FEMA 1100-capacity storm shelter.

Old Mill Town Park (1.2 Acres)2 outdoor courts, 1 playground, .125 mile trail.Rob Leake City Park (34 Acres)

17 lighted tennis courts, 1 outdoor basketball court, 2 lighted ball fields, pro shop, 2 pavilions, 1 restroom facility, 1 playground, .5 mile trail, 1 recreation/meeting facility, Splash pad, and 40-capacity storm shelter.

Robins Field (9 Acres)playground, .25 mile trail.

Theron Nichols Park (35 Acres)3 lighted ballfields, 6 picnic sites, 1 restroom facility, 1 playground, .25 mile trail, 1 concession stand/pressbox, sand volleyball court, splash pad, FEMA 1100-capacity storm shelter.

Tupelo Bark Park (1 Acre)Large dog play area, small dog play area, covered entry way with benches, picnic table, watering station, 2.5 mile Music Bend Trail.

(206 Acres)Tupelo Aquatic Center, 3 pavilions, 1 restroom facility, 1 playground, .5 mile trail, LifeTrail Fitness system, 3 disc golf courses, 4 field softball complex with support facilities, splashpad, and Veterans

Memorial, F105 static display, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 40-capacity storm shelter.*All parks are free and open to the public with the exception of certain events.

Parks & Amenities

Veterans Memorial Park


Oren Dunn City MuseumHoused in a 1937 dairy barn, the Oren Dunn City Museum offers a unique view into the past. The Museum features exhibits on the milestones in Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi History such as the 1864 Battle of Harrisburg, the 1936 Tupelo tornado, and the hospital on the hill. The collection includes objects that reflect local history focusing mainly on agriculture, industry, fossils, and other local memorabilia. The Museum grounds house a large collection of buildings that highlight Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi history: 1870s Dog-Trot cabin, church and school, two Tupelo Fire Trucks, 1948 Lee County Book Mobile, Memphis trolley car turned local eatery Dudie’s Diner, and Frisco Caboose.

Along with our permanent exhibits, the museum hosts several seasonal exhibits, which include Quilts, Toys, African-American History, Annual Holiday Exhibit; the museum has several educational programs including a museum summer camp, living history days, and festivals.

Visitor Information:662-841-6438, Fax: 662-841-6458Email: [email protected]: www.tupeloms.gov/oren-dunn-city-museum/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and on all national holidays

Hours may vary for special events

Admission: Adults - $4.00 Seniors (60 & over) - $3.00 Children (4-12) - $2.00 Children under 3 - Free Please call for School Group and Adult Group RatesLocation: 689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801. Rutherford Road runs South off of West Main Street on the East Side of Ballard Park.

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