RECREATION

Gaddis Park
Gaddis park is one of the finest in the state, with ten lighted tennis courts, a tennis pavilion, six ball fields, walking trail, playground equipment, basketball courts, picnic tables, grills and an open air pavilion. A full time director oversees organized recreational programs including baseball, softball, tennis and flag football.

Gaddis Park's fine tennis court
Gaddis Park Tennis Courts

Forest Country Club
The Forest Country Club features an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, a lake for fishing and a clubhouse. A large banques hall is available for private parties on a rental basis. Family membership costs include an initial entry fee and monthly dues.

Forest Public Library
The Forest Public Library is here to serve you. Whether it is for a school report, general interest in a subject or the pleasure of reading, the Forest Public Library would like to assist you.
Click here for great information about the Forest Public Library.

Cherry Hill Golf Course
This nine-hole golf course is located just north of Forest

Roosevelt State Park
Just off I-20 on state Highway 13 (12 miles from Forest) is one of Mississippi's best state parks. Roosevelt features sleep accomadations ranging from primitive camping sites to a new 20 unite motel. Amenities include a swimming pool, a 150-acre lake, tennis courts, ball fields, fishing, paddle boats, minature golf, meeting rooms and more.

Bienville National Forest
Scott county's 86,000 acres of National Forest land is open to public hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. Shockaloe Riding Trail, part of the Bienville Nation Forest, provides hiking and horseback riding trails, hitching areas, water, comfort stations, camping, picnic tables and grills. The 26-mile route is a favorite of horse lovers throughout the country.


The great multi-purpose Scott County/Forest Coliseum
Scott County/Forest Coliseum
The Scott County/Forest Coliseum is a great mutlti-purpose structure that has the following features: Arena 3,500 Square feet; Bleacher seating 3,000 ; Wheel chair 24 slots ; Chair seating concert 2,000; Total seating - 5,000 plus and is livestock available. Click on the following to see CALENDAR OF EVENTS and latest EVENTS. Contact person: Brenda McCaughn (601) 469-2928

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