Just Down the Road: Five Favorite Picnic Spots Near Brookhaven, MS

When the weather is nice, it’s a good time to pack up a picnic basket to enjoy time outdoors. Luckily, there are several great picnic spots to choose from in Brookhaven, MS. Check out the top spots to take your friends and family. 

Just Down the Road: Five Favorite Picnic Spots Near Brookhaven, MS

1. Brookhaven City Park

As one of the most popular parks in town, Brookhaven City Park at 364 Hartman St is an optimal place for a picnic. You can sit under one of the comfortable pavilions to have your meal, then send the kids off to the nearby play area or enjoy the basketball court to play a few hoops. This park even offers naturally shaded areas from the tall trees around the edges of the play area. 

2. Brookhaven Downtown Community Garden

If you want to enjoy some of the prettiest blooms in Brookhaven during your picnic, you can drop by the Brookhaven Downtown Community Garden. Located at E Cherokee St, this community garden features flowering plants, such as sunflowers, and produce from local growers. 

3. Mt. Zion Bike Trail

For bike enthusiasts in the mood for a picnic, Mt. Zion Bike Trail is a lovely place to spend the day. This park features several bike trails that cut right through the wilderness, so you can have a great view of seasonal foliage throughout the year. Once you’re done biking, you can make a pit stop to enjoy a picnic with family and friends. Plus, this park is dog-friendly if you want to take your best buddy along. You can find this park at 1134 Mt. Zion Road NW.

4. Exchange Park

Exchange Park at 220 Linton Ave is one of the most interesting places for a picnic in the area. With plenty of benches, outdoor play areas, and pavilions, there are many excellent picnic places to choose from at the park. Plus, if you visit during the seasonal fair, you can take a ride on the Ferris wheel, carousel, or tilt-a-world ride and even enjoy a nighttime fireworks display. 

5. Bicentennial Park

If you want to have a fun afternoon picnic with the kids, you may want to visit one of the best child-friendly parks in the area. Located near the Bicentennial Building at 200 Main St, Bicentennial Park offers amenities such as a walking path and a colorful jungle gym so rambunctious tykes can get all their energy out. 

Whether you want to enjoy a midday picnic or you’re ready to use the 50/50 rear folding seats in the 2023 GMC Acadia Denali to haul your bike to a good trail, there are several picnic places you can choose from. Drop by Stan King GM Superstore in Brookhaven to see about ordering special GM accessories to make your next adventure even more enjoyable.

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