Biloxi Natatorium
Enrolling children in swimming lessons is an option for Biloxi residents for reduced fees. Visitors who might not meet the residency requirements for swimming lessons are still free to visit the Natatorium in Biloxi to enjoy a relaxing aquatic experience with their children. There are beginning, intermediate and advanced swimming lessons through April, and children as young as 6 months may enroll in classes. Parents must be present during lessons for children under age 4, and children 4 or older can attend some of the more advanced swimming classes on their own.
Biloxi Natatorium
1384 Father Ryan Ave.
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-435-6108
biloxi.ms.us
Camp Wilkes Youth Camp
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other children of all ages have participated in outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, camping, and picnics at Camp Wilkes Youth Camp in Biloxi since the late 1930s. Camp Wilkes offers amenities such as a BB gun range, an archery range and an amphitheater. There are cabins with electricity, water, kitchens, heating, air conditioning, bunk beds, showers, and bathrooms. Renting canoes is an option for those camping at Biloxi's Camp Wilkes, and campers under age 16 can rent required personal flotation devices for just $1.
Camp Wilkes Youth Camp
2109 Camp Wilkes Rd
Biloxi, MS 39532
228-388-3736
campwilkes.org
Harrison County Skate Park
Children interested in skateboarding can find an area to satisfy their interests no matter what their skill level at Harrison Country Skate Park. Ramps, a concrete pool, and a skate park are just a few of the amenities at this Biloxi facility. The advanced side of the skate park features higher walls and bigger humps, while the beginner side offers skateboarders a number of quarter pipes. For those not interested in skateboarding, there is an indoor hockey arena. The skate park is open until 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until 5 p.m. on Sunday, and closed on Mondays.
Harrison County Skate Park
269 Debuys Road
Gulfport, MS 39507-2800
228-604-4045
hcskatepark.com
