Oxford's parks, from Avent Park's courts to mTrade Park's mile-long track and Lamar Park's quiet lake, plus the Rail Trail. Park Commission: 662-232-2380.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Oxford Park Commission’s parks page, the City of Oxford’s Lamar Park page and the University of Mississippi’s Rowan Oak and Bailey Woods page.

The Oxford Park Commission runs the city’s neighborhood parks, sports complexes, the Ulysses “Coach” Howell Activity Center and the city pool. The city’s Buildings and Grounds Department looks after Lamar Park, a quiet arboretum with a lake. Ole Miss maintains trails of its own on the edge of campus.

Who to call

  • Oxford Park Commission: 400 Price St., 662-232-2380; Activity Center, 396 Price St., 662-232-2379, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
  • Lamar Park: Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Greg Pinion, 662-232-2302
  • Official page: Oxford Park Commission parks

City parks

Park Where What is there
Avent Park 120 Park Drive Large playground plus one for kids 5 and under, four lighted tennis and pickleball courts, pavilion, walking trail, baseball field, Little Free Library and Little Free Pantry
mTrade Park 4259 Old Sardis Road 75-plus acres: five soccer fields, 14 baseball and fastpitch fields, a walking track of just over a mile
Bailey Branch Park at FNC 1215 Office Park Drive Playground, pavilion, wildflower garden, walking path
Price Hill Park Price Hill Road Ball field, pavilion, playground, spray pool, basketball court
Stone Park 432 Washington Ave., across from the city pool Playground, pavilion, batting cage, two basketball courts
Rivers Hill Park Pegues Road Playground, pavilion, two basketball courts
Garden Terrace Park Off Thacker Road, west side Half-mile, 10-foot-wide paved walking trail; fruit trees; 32 parking spaces
Woodlawn Park Address not listed by the Park Commission 1,700-foot walking track, picnic tables, dog waste station, Little Free Library
Airport Park Next to the Animal Resource Center Fenced ball field, open field, batting cage, restroom
Oxford Skate Park Bramlett Boulevard, across from the library Skate park, pavilion, playground, open field

Facility details are from the Park Commission, which also lists youth and adult leagues, pickleball, day camps and senior programs.

Lamar Park

The city describes Lamar Park as an outdoor arboretum, with walking trails, gardens and a lake, meant for quiet individual and family visits. The rules:

  • Dogs on a leash at all times
  • No skateboarding and no alcohol
  • No organized events, no reservations, and no outside equipment such as grills, tables, chairs or loudspeakers
  • Closed at dusk

Trails

  • Bailey Woods Trail links Rowan Oak, William Faulkner’s home, to the University Museum along a path of about 3,000 feet, roughly a 20-minute walk; no bicycles. It is a National Recreation Trail. Ole Miss says it is temporarily closed for bridge repairs.
  • South Campus Rail Trail follows the old Mississippi Central Railroad line on the south side of the Ole Miss campus.
  • City walking tracks at mTrade Park (just over a mile), Garden Terrace Park (a half mile) and Woodlawn Park (1,700 feet).
  • Bike lanes and paths: the city’s Pathways Commission publishes a bike and pedestrian map (PDF).

The city pool

The Oxford City Pool, on Washington Avenue across from Stone Park, is open in season from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, the Park Commission says.

What this means for you

  • Splash pad: Price Hill Park’s spray pool.
  • Quiet walk with the dog: Lamar Park, on a leash, before dusk.
  • Courts and playgrounds: Avent Park.
  • Check the Park Commission’s social media for holiday hours.

Related: things to do this month, getting around Oxford and farmers markets.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs the parks in Oxford, Mississippi?

The Oxford Park Commission, based at the Oxford Activity Center, 400 Price St., runs the city’s parks, sports leagues and the city pool. Call 662-232-2380.

Is there a splash pad in Oxford, Mississippi?

Price Hill Park on Price Hill Road has a spray pool, along with a ball field, pavilion, playground and outdoor basketball court, according to the Oxford Park Commission.

Are dogs allowed at Lamar Park in Oxford?

Yes, on a leash at all times. Lamar Park is an arboretum-style park with walking trails and a lake; it closes at dusk and does not allow organized events, reservations, alcohol or skateboarding.

Is Bailey Woods Trail open?

Not right now. Ole Miss says the trail between Rowan Oak and the University Museum is temporarily closed for bridge repairs.

How long is the walking track at mTrade Park?

Just over a mile. The Wayne and Shirley Perkins Family walking track circles the 75-acre complex.