DeSoto Sports
DeSoto County sports - always a hit no matter how you play!
Tucked in between Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN, you will find a treasure chest of indoor and outdoor DeSoto sports and recreational facilities perfect for any sporting event. In Southaven, there is the Arena at Southaven and Snowden Grove Park, the nation’s largest youth baseball complex, plus Greenbrook Park with eight softball fields. Olive Branch is home to five soccer fields, plus baseball and softball facilities. An additional nine baseball fields, several soccer fields and a skateboard park can be found in Horn Lake. Hernando offers an additional nine playing fields, an equestrian arena and a roller hockey rink. See below for a listing of facilities to host your next DeSoto sports event.
Many DeSoto sports fans are familiar with the LANDERS Center (DeSoto Civic Center), which plays host to pro arena sports in season and is an outstanding venue for a variety of competitive events.
Add 72 holes of championship golf spread across four stunning courses and DeSoto County sports facilities are hard to beat.
Some of the quality DeSoto sporting events hosted so far:
- Dizzy Dean Baseball
- World Series
- Dizzy Dean Softball
- World Series
- Gulf South Conference
- Basketball Championships
- Gulf South Conference
- Softball Championships
- NABF World Classics
- PBR (Professional Bull Riding)
- Rodeo of the Mid-South
- USSSA World Series
Services provided by DeSoto County Tourism:
- RFP distribution to DeSoto County properties
- Welcoming services
- Collateral materials
- Clearinghouse for hotels and restaurants
- Hospitality items as needed
- Site inspections
- Registration assistance
- Public Relations assistance
- Media Relations assistance
DeSoto Sports Venues
LANDERS Center (DeSoto Civic Center)
The LANDERS Center (DeSoto Civic Center) is a multi-facet facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events each year. The arena plays host to the Mississippi RiverKings, of the Southern Professional Hockey League. Not only is hockey held in the arena, but other sporting events such as boxing, basketball, and rodeos are held throughout the year.
10,000 Seat Arena
• Floor size: 250’ x 140’ (35,000 sq. ft.)
• 60’ low steel, 80’ ceiling
• Ice Floor size: 200’ x 85’ with dashers and glass
Capacity
• Wrestling, Boxing – 10,000
• Hockey, Football, Basketball - 9,000
• Standard 180° concert – 7,574
• Standard 360° concert – 8,806
• Ice Show, Rodeo, Circus – 8,500
Concessions
• Six permanent, plus portables for 36 points of sale
12 Luxury Suites
Dressing Rooms
Five team, Two star; plus multi-purpose room and office
4560 Venture Drive • Southaven
662-280-9120
www.landerscenter.com
Hernando Civic Center
The 53-acre park features baseball and softball fields, an equestrian arena and a roller hockey rink.The Civic Center is home to the Jr. StreetKings roller hockey program, run by the Mississippi RiverKings.
• 6 lighted Baseball / Softball Fields
• 3 non-lighted Baseball / Softball Fields
• Equestrian Arena
• Roller Street Hockey Rink
3800 Robertson Gin Road • Hernando
Contact: Hernando Youth Sports 662-429-4365
Latimer Lakes Park
The 120-acre park features a nature walking trail, tennis courts, baseball fields, football fields, three lakes, a playground complete with Astro Turf and outdoor skating. The bowl-type skating park, built for skateboards, bicycles and inline skates, covers a half-acre site and features ramps and slide rails.
• 9 lighted Baseball Fields (multi-use)
4 fields for 5, 6, 7, 8 year olds
2 fields for 9, 10, 11, 12 year olds
3 fields for 13+ year olds
• Bleachers
• 3 lighted Outdoor Tennis Courts
• 1 non-lighted Tennis Court
• 3 Fishing Lakes (with permit)
• 19 hole Disc Golf Course
• Skate Park (Bikes, skateboards, in-line skates)
• Nature Walking Trail
• 2 Football Fields – 1 lighted, 1 non-lighted
• 2 full-size Soccer Fields (can be converted)
• Playground
5633 Tulane Road • Horn Lake
Contact: Horn Lake Parks and Recreation
662-342-3489 • www.hornlakeparks.com
Olive Branch City Park
Olive Branch City Park is 135 acres in size and offers multiple sporting opportunities in a beautiful natural setting with a scenic overlook.
• 6 lighted Softball Fields
• 8 lighted Baseball Fields
• 3 Lakes (fishing with permit)
• 5 outdoor lighted Tennis Courts
• Playground
• 8-lane, 400 meter rubber Surface Track
• 2 Walking Trails (2 miles and half mile)
• Amphitheater
• 2 picnic Pavilions
8267 Goodman Road • Olive Branch
Contact: Olive Branch Parks and Recreation
662-893-5219 • www.obms.us
Snowden Grove Park
Snowden Grove Park is the nation’s largest youth baseball complex. Snowden Grove hosts numerous World Series and other national events because of its many amenities and locale. The 10,000-seat amphitheather hosts many national acts year round. The latest addition to Snowden Grove Park is the Southaven Field of Dreams, a mini complex for handicapped and mentally challenged children and adults. The Field of Dreams provides the opportunity to participate in the great game of baseball in a safe environment.
• 17 lighted Baseball Fields
• Amphitheater
• Playground
3376 Nail Road • Southaven
Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation 662-890-7275
www.snowdengrovebaseball.com
Greenbrook Softball Complex
Greenbrook Park built in 2000, has quickly become known as the premier youth fastpitch venue in the South. This pristine 8-field facility offers the participating teams the opportunity to play at a first class complex along with experiencing the southern charm that this area offers.
- 8 lighted Softball Fields
- 5 fields are 225’
- 1 field is 275’
- 2 fields are 300’
- Bleachers
800 Stowewood • Southaven
Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation
662-890-7275 • www.greenbrooksoftball.com
Hernando Sports & Fitness Park
Located at the Old Hernando High School, the Hernando Sports and Fitness Park offers a ¼ mile track, a lighted soccer/football field and outdoor exercise equipment.
• Track (1/4 mile)
• Outdoor Exercise Equipment
• Concession Stand
• 1 lighted Soccer Field/Football Field
• Bleachers for 300+ people
161 East South Street • Hernando
Contact: Hernando Parks and Recreation
662-429-9096 • www.hernandoms.org
George M. Harrison Soccer Complex/Park
Amenities include five lighted international size soccer fields, automated lighting control system, automated irrigation, small pavilion and lake.
• 5 lighted Soccer Fields
• Walking Trail (2/3 mile)
8700 Church Road • Olive Branch
Contact: Olive Branch Parks and Recreation
662-893-5219 • www.obms.us
Southaven Soccer Complex
Kick your way to fun at the recreational soccer complex for all ages.
• 8 full lighted Soccer Fields (can be converted)
• Can host under 6 to adult
• Bleachers
• Concession Stand
4700 Stateline Road • Southaven
Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation
662-890-7275 • www.southaven.org
Arena at Southaven
• Climate Controlled
• Permanent Bleacher Deating: 636
• Additional 500 chairs (on site)
• 60 round tables (on site)
7360 Hwy 51 North • Southaven
Contact: Southaven Parks and Recreation • 662-890-7275 • www.southaven.org
ConXion Gymnastics
ConXion Elite Gym offers Recreational and Competitive programs in Dance, Cheerleading & Gymnastics and also has a comprehensive Family Fitness program, which focuses on fitness, nutrition & over all good heath. ConXion has partnered with Positive Steps and I*Go Health, Sports and Fitness in order to provide families a full support system and everything needed in order to get healthy and fit together.
7164 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch
662-420-7492
and
1725 Main Street, Hernando
662-429-5958
www.conxiongymnastics.com
DeSoto SportspleX
Desoto SportspleX is an indoor training facility and is unique in that it offers instructional programs for all areas of the game, age groups, and skill levels. Players and coaches alike benefit from comprehensive programs, which insure the proper development throughout the local leagues. The goal at Desoto Sportsplex is to escort the players and coaches through the learning process and provide the necessary resources to insure that potential is maximized and individual goals are reached. Sporting activities include:
Sport-Theme Leagues
Wiffle Ball - Kickball - Blastball - Dodgeball - Tee-ball - Futsal
Rectangular Sports
Soccer - Lacrosse - Girls Field Hockey - Flag Football
Alternative Activities
Multi Sport Summer Camps - Wee Camps For Toddlers - Birthdays Parties with a Sport Theme - Adult Corporate Team Building
1751 Memphis Street, Hernando
662-469-9683
www.desotosportsplex.com
GOLF
Cherokee Valley Golf Club
Nestled among gently rolling hills, this course extends a challenging game to golfers of all skill levels with 11 lakes and 78 bunkers. Wide fairways and clean roughs are very forgiving, and the lodge-style clubhouse features spectacular views of the 9th and 18th holes.
- 18-hole, par 72 Course
- State-of-the-art Practice Facility
- Driving Range
- Clubhouse
6635 Crumpler Boulevard - Olive Branch - 662-893-4444 - www.olivebranchgolf.com
Wedgewood Golf Course
A welcoming club house, Bermuda greens, and an 8-acre practice range are just some of the attractions at this unique golf course set among rolling hills, hardwood trees and natural beauty. Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the Top 10 Best Mississippi Courses.
- 18-hole, par 72 Course
- Driving Range
- Practice Green
- Clubhouse
5206 Tournament Drive - Olive Branch - 662-895-7490 - www.wwncgolf.com
Plantation Golf Club
This 18-hole, par 72 course is on the cutting edge of the game with well-placed berms and 35 acres of water framing many of the holes. A beautiful colonial-style clubhouse, fully stocked pro shop, snack bar, driving range and putting green complete the
facility.
- 18-hole, par 72 Course
- Driving Range
- Practice Green
- Clubhouse
9425 Plantation Road - Olive Branch - 662-895-3530 - www.olivebranchgolf.com
North Creek Golf Course
North Creek’s rolling link style layout features some the finest Bentgrass greens in the area and Mississippi Choice Bermuda Fairways. North Creek also has a complete practice facility. The state of the art clubhouse offers a pro shop, a bar & grill and beautiful views of the course.
- 18-hole link-style Championship Course
- Bentgrass Greens
- Driving Range
- Practice Green
- Clubhouse
8770 North Creek Boulevard - Southaven - 662-280-4653 - www.wwncgolf.com
Southaven Golf Center
Executive length course and lighted driving range provides a fun golf outing for everyone.
- 9-hole, par 3 Course
- Lighted Driving Range
8925 Swinnea Road - Southaven - 662-393-0370
Desoto County Sports Facilities
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