Hattiesburg Parks & Recreation

09/06/2026

We still have spots available for our upcoming Healthy Hobbies class for senior adults!

Come spend some time with us, try something new, and learn how to make your own pickles. It’s a fun, hands-on activity and a great way to connect with others while picking up a new hobby.

Spots are limited, and we’re getting ready for a fun day!

To RSVP, email [email protected] or call 601-545-6682 to be added to the list.

09/05/2026

Our teams were on the road today, but we are absolutely thrilled to welcome them back home next Saturday.

Get ready to bring the energy to D.I. Patrick Stadium for Week 2 of Youth Football and Cheer this coming Saturday, September 12th. We can't wait to see our community in the stands cheering on these amazing athletes!

09/05/2026

For those who miss dancing, this one’s for you.

Come back to the studio for a special pop-up class featuring ballet barre, contemporary movement, and choreography designed with experienced adult dancers in mind.

You may have stepped away from dance, but you’re still a dancer, so join us on Saturday, September 19 for National Dance Day!

Registration: https://forms.gle/ozeqjWwBMViuT4vi8

09/05/2026

TATUM PARK TRAFFIC NOTICE:

193 teams are coming to town for the Labor Day Soccer Tournament, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to Hattiesburg!

We’re proud of our athletic facilities and our incredible Parks & Recreation team for helping make this weekend possible. We’re excited to host athletes, families, coaches, and fans from near and far.

Yes, the construction can be confusing, but for proper traffic flow gates are open today. You can (and should drive the full loop) to make it back to the front of the park.

Welcome to Hattiesburg! We’re glad you’re here!

09/04/2026

On Friday, September 18 from 2-4 PM, we’re taking over a parallel parking space on Main Street and transforming it into a miniature performing arts stage.

Stop by throughout the afternoon to catch micro-performances from local artists, then take a stroll downtown to explore the other Park(ing) Day installations and enjoy everything Downtown Hattiesburg has to offer!

09/04/2026

We’re kicking off another exciting season of Girls Fall Softball at Timbertown Park!

Join us Tuesday, September 8 at 6:15 PM for our Opening Ceremony, with games starting immediately afterward!

Bring the family, cheer on our players and help us kick off another great season of softball. We’re so excited to see everyone back at the ballpark!

Opening Ceremony: 6:15 PM
Games: Immediately following

See you Tuesday at Timbertown Park!

09/04/2026

Join our Block of the Month class with CeCe Garrett! On the third Sunday of each month, CeCe will guide you through the process of creating a quilt block by block.

Can't come to every class? No worries! You'll leave each class with a block, sometimes two, and the paper patterns and directions to make more if you choose to do so. Each class will explore a different skill set per block. At the end of the year, CeCe will help you put your blocks together into a completed item, however big or small!

Cost: $25 per class (includes fabric kit)

Registration: https://forms.gle/6yYf3WWPh1tmPg6V8

BYO Sewing machine. We have limited machines available for rent. They can be rented on a first come, first serve basis!

09/03/2026

Discover Rhythm & Movement: Percussion Class for Kids

Join our fun eight-week program where kids explore rhythm through bucket drumming, body percussion, and more! They’ll develop confidence, communication, and creativity while making music together.

Register now:

Please note: Your child is not registered for the class until you receive an email confirmation. If registrations exceed openings, you will be added to a waitlist and notified when a new spot becomes available. Rhythm & Movement is a new after school program for young people aged 8-15 at the RSJ Com...