Visit and Relocate - Recreation

Business Opportunities Churches Community Life Education Employment History and Culture Housing Local governments Media Medical Organizations Recreation Transportation Utilities   Hancock County residents have extraordinary  recreational opportunities right in our own         backyard. Our mild climate makes almost every outdoor activity enjoyable year round. Below, you'll find links to wonderful possibilities   that exist for your enjoyment - both indoor and out! BIRDING The Mississippi Coast Audubon Society BOATING Marinas Diamondhead Marina FAMILY FUN INFINITY Science Center Lynn Meadows Discovery Center StenniSphere Ship Island Excursions Hancock County Equine & Livestock Arena Over 80 beautiful acres surround the Equine & Livestock Arena, able to seat 2800 for rodeos, dog shows, music festivals, circuses, fairs and other special events. Training track, wash racks, lighted outside warm-up arena, meeting room and announcer stand. 4184 Kiln-Delisle Road, Kiln, MS 39556 phone: 228-255-3367 FISHING AND HUNTING Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Fishing Hunting GOLF The Bridges Golf Course at Hollywood Casino Diamondhead Golf Course GAMING Hollywood Casino Silver Slipper Casino FITNESS Health Clubs   Beachfront Walking and Bike Path This trail is runs for over three miles directly along the beach, stretching from the Washington Street Pier in Bay St. Louis to the Coleman Avenue Pier in Waveland.  Take a break along the way, sit by the water’s edge and enjoy the acrobatics performed by pelicans and gulls.  Bird watchers will revel in the astonishing variety of species that can be spotted on the trail.  Keep a sharp eye out near Waveland for a bald eagle that’s nested in the area!      Leo W. Seal, Jr. Bay Bridge Artwalk For an unbeatable vista, experience the walking and bike path on the new bridge.  Recently winner of a national People’s Choice award for the best bridge, the path is marked at 1/10 mile intervals by bronze bas relief plaques created from work by some of our most talented artists.  Pylons at both bridge entrances are enormous works of art in themselves and present fabulous photo opportunities.  The unforgettable path is just over 4 miles long roundtrip with moderate inclines.