Sporting Opportunities

Sporting Opportunities

Public Parks

The Starkville Parks and Recreation Department maintains seven city parks. Facilities include two public swimming pools, tennis and racquetball courts, baseball, softball and soccer fields and play areas and equipment for small children.

www.starkvilleparks.com

Hunting, Fishing & Water Sports

Hunting, fishing, bird watching, hiking, boating and water skiing are all available within a very short distance. Spanning 47,000 acres, the Noxubee National Wildlife is a man-developed waterfowl refuge with two lakes, nature trails and a bird sanctuary. Fishing is permitted in all refuge waters, and hunting is allowed in selected areas. Public land and private hunting clubs also provide an abundance of hunting opportunities. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/noxubee/ Oktibbeha County Lake and the Tennesse-Tombigbee Waterway are nearby for swimming, boating, skiing and fishing.

Tennis

Tennis courts are located on the MSU campus, at Starkville Country club and in the city parks system.

Fitness

Starkville offers several fitness clubs which offer one-time guest fees.

  • Wellness Connection at OCH Regional Medical Center
    Top-of-the-line fitness equipment and an indoor swimming pool.
    400 Hospital Road
    662.323.WELL
  • Sanderson Center -- Mississippi State University
    If you are visiting an MSU Student or Faculty member, you can be their guest at the Sanderson Center, a state-of-the-arts recreational facility including indoor swimming pools, racquetball courts, basketball courts, weight rooms, and more.

Golf

Golfers will find some of the finest greens in the South in the Starkville area. The 18-hole Mississippi State University golf Course was recently named one of Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." The student-maintained facility is also one of Golf Digest's Top 10 Public Golf Courses in the state of Mississippi. Other courses include Dogwood Golf Club, set in the Highlands Plantation residential community off Hwy 82 East, and nearby Elm Lake Golf Course.

  • Mississippi State University Golf Course
    An 18-hole course that is recognized by Golf Digest magazine as a Top 10 Public Golf Course in the State of Mississippi, recognized by USA Today as a Best Golf Deal under $50.00 in Mississippi and rated as a 4-star course by Golf Digest 2000 "Places to Play".
    Hours: M-F 8a-7p ? S-S 7a-7p
    662.325.3028
    Hwy. 182 East
  • Elm Lake Golf Course
    An 18-hole course located 15 minutes from Starkville on Highway 82.
    Hours: SS 8a-dark
    662.324.7600 1609
    Taylor-Thurston Road
    Green Fees (Mon.-Fri.)