Smith-Wills is the site of AA baseball at its best. Other recreational facilities include Waterland USA, which consists of 15 acres of recreational activity for the entire family, featuring seven big water attractions, a giant covered pavilion, arcade, snack stands, gift shop, miniature golf, three acres of suntan deck, and a kiddie city. A major attraction to central Mississippi is the Ross Barnett Reservoir, which is a fifty square mile water wonderland just north of the city. The Reservoir features trophy-sized bass fishing, sailing, and skiing, plus camping and picnicking. Four marinas offer boat and motor rental, and fishing and sailing supplies.
Delightful restaurants cater to family dining.
Growing in popularity each year is the Jim Buck Ross Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum and National Agricultural Aviation Museum. The history of Mississippi's two most important industries is traced inside the 40,000 square foot exhibit center where dynamic exhibits tell the story of Mississippi's farmers and lumbermen. The Fortenberry-Parkman Farm Restoration and the crossroads town offer living historical examples of life in rural Mississippi during the 1920's. And an afternoon wandering along the walkways of the Jackson Zoological Park will delight kids of any age. Founded in 1919, the Jackson Zoo has one of the finest collections of wild animals from throughout the world.