PARKS & FACILITIES
The Canton Parks and Recreation Department (CPRD) is an agency that provides services to its community. One of CPRD’s main responsibilities is the development of a diversified park system. The park facilities offers programming and activities geared to the youth in the community. The parks fulfill the leisure time needs of the citizens of Canton and surrounding communities.
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ANDERSON PARK
Location
391 Van Buren Street
Canton, MS 39046
Amenities
8.2-Acre Park
Play Equipment
1 Mile Walking Track
8.2-acre neighborhood park adjacent to Canton Elementary School offers play equipment and one mile walking track. It was honored to Michael Anderson, who was killed in the 2003 Columbia Space Shutter disaster. It was honored through a unique partnership between the City of Canton and Canton Municipal Utilities.
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BEN ROBERTS FIELD
Location
106 East Yandell Road
Canton, MS 39046
Amenities
6.1-Acre Park
Open Play Area (Football & Soccer)
Fitness Equipment/Course
1 Mile Walking Track
A 6.10-acre neighborhood park with open play area for football and soccer, fitness equipment/course and a one mile walking track that is used daily by walkers and joggers.
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CANTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Location
337 North Union Street
Canton, MS 39046
Amenities
Boys & Girls Club of Central MS
Rentals
The Canton Parks and Recreation Department operates number of facilities that provide venues for park events and programs. The Canton Community Center houses the Canton Unit Boys and Girls Club and is available on a rental basis for meetings, receptions and other functions.
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CANTON SPORTSPLEX
Location
501 Soldiers Colony Rd
Canton, MS 39046
Amenities
51-Acre Facility
6 Softball/Baseball Fields
1 Mile Walking Trail
3 Ponds
Maintenance Shop
Family Restroom
and MORE!
The Canton Sportsplex is adjacent to the Canton Multipurpose & Equine Center. This 51 acre facility views six softball/baseball fields, two little league, one mile walking trail, three ponds and one maintenance shop, family restrooms and much more.
When the citizens of Canton, Mississippi asked for a multi-functional building for a variety of family-friendly events, the town stepped up and created a showcase for indoor and outdoor events. The metal building with facade, includes a 140’ x 240’ indoor dirt floor arena, skylights, drop LED lighting, giant industrial fans, and grandstand bleachers that seat up to 1800 people. In addition, a full-service concession area was built with a fully furnished commercial kitchen, and restrooms. Just off the kitchen area is a 55 x 65’ conference room with microphone and sound system that is perfect for banquets, and a smaller conference room suitable for groups of 40 people or less.
The facility also features a covered outdoor arena (150’ x 300’) and open outdoor arena (150’ x 300’), as well as 202 Horse stalls, and up to 40 RV parking spaces with living quarter hookups. So far, the center has hosted horse shows, barrel races and other sporting events, concerts, large-scale meetings, conferences, corporate picnics and family reunions. Truly, a building for all purposes!
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RED BUD PARK
Location
849 Stoner Street
Canton, MS 39046
Amenities
9-Acre Park
Picnic Area
Swimming Pool
Basketball Court
2 Pavilion
2 Playground Areas
Soccer Field
1 Mile Walking Track
A 9-acre neighborhood park, with picnic area, swimming pool, basketball court, two pavilion, two playground areas, soccer field and one mile walking track.
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SAAB PARK
Location
310 Park Drive
Canton, MS 39046
Amenities
15-Acre Park
3 Baseball/Softball Fields
Tennis Courts
Picnic Areas
Pavilion
Playground Area
This 15-acre downtown park is the site of numerous outdoor events throughout the summer, including Canton Youth Baseball League, Outdoor Movie-in-the-Park, Back to School Event, Easter Egg Hunt and many more events. It also includes three baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, pavilion, playground area and community building.