Family Fun In Mississippi’s Central (Jackson-Metro) Region
1. Mississippi Children’s Museum – Jackson
Why Kids Love It:
Bright, interactive exhibits about science, health, art, and literacy.
Giant Scrabble board, pretend farm, and STEM exhibits with hands-on fun.
Great For: Ages 2–12
Bonus: Right next to the Natural Science Museum—double the fun in one trip!
2. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science – Jackson
Why Kids Love It:
Indoor aquarium with alligators, turtles, and fish native to Mississippi.
Life-size dinosaur models, interactive nature exhibits, and real indoor swamp.
Great For: Ages 4 and up
Bonus: Located inside LeFleur’s Bluff State Park—includes outdoor trails and a new, massive playground nearby!
3. The Playground at LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex – Jackson
Why Kids Love It:
Huge, modern playground with climbing towers, musical play elements, and soft surfaces.
Safe, enclosed, and great for all mobility levels.
Great For: Toddlers to tweens
Bonus: It’s free and steps away from two major museums!
4. Winner’s Circle Park – Flowood
Why Kids Love It:
One of the best outdoor playgrounds in the metro, with shaded seating, swings, and sports courts.
Wide open space for scooters, bikes, or just running wild.
Great For: All ages
Bonus: Clean restrooms and easy parking make this a mom-approved outing spot.
5. Urban Air Adventure Park – Ridgeland
Why Kids Love It:
Trampolines, climbing walls, ropes courses, and a warrior-style obstacle course.
Perfect for high-energy kids who need to bounce off some steam indoors.
Great For: Ages 5–15
Bonus: Great birthday party spot and ideal for rainy days or extreme heat.
