Fort Maurepas City Park is the central location of Front Beach in Ocean Springs. It is directly facing the pier in the midpoint of the beach. The surrounding scenery is astounding, showcasing beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the daily. The water reflects the rays encompassing the area with a sense of serenity. In addition to the playground, Fort Maurepas has benches, a stage, electrical outlets, historical knowledge, and a full parking lot. It is adjacent Washington Avenue which connects Front Beach to Downtown Ocean Springs, Highway 90 (Bienville Blvd.), and St. Martin. This is the place to go for peace, parties, and photo-ready scenery. Of course it lies in the heart of Ocean Springs main beach, Front Beach. Welcome to...
Read moreAs much as I'd like to rate this place higher, I had some serious trouble during my 4 night stay. The benches aren't that comfortable to sleep on, nor are the toilets if you want more seclusion. There's also no avoiding the giggles and shouts of children quite early if you intend to sleep in. Room service was surprisingly good and the receptionist at the twisty slide was very friendly so the staffing seems nice at least. No food can be purchased on site but there's a pier within 300ft if you feel like getting your hands dirty. It's a nice place with good staff but getting adequate rest is difficult and food was a little...
Read moreA safe park in Ocean Springs to take the little ones year round. They can play in the sprinkler during the summer. They can play on the playground all year long. While the spot the kids can play on is not that big, our little ones seem to enjoy it every time we take them there. The pavilion is usually clean as are the adjacent areas and there's no trash or debris lying around that would make one hesitant to bring their children there. I'd venture to say with all the money Ocean Springs has, they should invest in a bigger and more interactive playground as it is a popular place to take children to play and run off some of...
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