Ballard Park — Attraction in Tupelo

Great place forthe entire family.. Weather u just going for a day at the park with the kids or if your having a birthday for someone its huge ENOUGH to do all sorts of thingg. You got the play ground 2-3 different playgrounds. U can walk along the whole park and it has simple exercises u can do as you walk. There ramps for the ones who loves to skate borads riding the bikes or roller blading. Also theres plenty of fields for sports such as Soccer Softball Volleyball .. There's even a Musume on the grounds thats teaches you a lil more about Tupelo Ms itself. And all other interesting facts. Theres even.a small pond where u can Fish and Feed the Ducks. They have a small Concession Stand where uou can Snow Cones, Pretzels, Ice Cream, Candy, Nachos, Cold Drinks and many other snacks as well. Bathrooms are available but could use more cleaning especially on busy days when the park is full. Overall its a great place for the Family Birthdays, Reunions, Concerts & all kinds of Sporting Events. In July they have the most AMAZING Fire Work Show Ever..!!!! People from ALL OVER Mississippi even folks from out of State come see the show. Its a day filled with Great fun music good many many kinds of activities for everyone of all ages. And the most amazing thing is "IT'S COMPLETLY FREE" (They do accecpt donations if u would like to donate but its not obligated to do so) Its DEFINITY a place everyone needs to visit no matter what age you are. I guaranteed theres something there for EVERYONE and No one leave without having great & wonderful memories to take...

Ballard Park could be much improved with a better management team. The park is large with walking trails, baseball and soccer fields, a skate park, ponds and eventually a new kid’s playground.

Picnic tables have been removed near the construction area. Too often the water fountains are inoperable. The asphalt trail is so broken and cracked it is really a hazard for all of the seniors that get in their steps in the park. Be sure to use caution as you walk under the tree canopy…many falling limbs and branches from not pruning and cutting back the trees.

Storm shelter is available but may be difficult to locate since it is planted dark grey…a challenge to see during dark skies and storms.

With very few options in Tupelo, Ballard Park is one of just a couple options. With a little tweaking it could be...

Walking in this pet friendly park has always been a highlight for me. Very relaxing with amenities not too far from any point in the park. Being right next to the sportsplex you can catch soccer games and other various activities. There is also a pond with free fishing for kids (catch and release only), 2 playgrounds, a snowcone stand (which are some of the best snow cones I've ever had), and a skate park. Good walking trails and a workout trail as well. Its a great place to go for walking or to take your family for a picnic, there are lots of nice shaded places to set up a blanket and have some lunch. One of my favorite places to visit when...