PHOTO CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS

VOTE ON PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CONTEST INFORMATION

July is National Parks and Recreation MonthIn honor of this month, the Tupelo Parks and Recreation Dept. will be hosting a photo contestThe photos should be taken in the various parks and facilities under the umbrella of the Tupelo Parks and Recreation Dept. (See list of locations below)Photos should be representative of the natural beauty of the parks and/or photos showing people enjoying the park’s amenities; (scenic views, wildlife, birds, connecting people with nature, etc).  

PARK LOCATIONS 

  • Aycock Park, 2003 Bobwhite Dr., Tupelo, MS 38801 
  • Ballard Park, 2629 West Main St., Tupelo, MS  38801 
  • Bristow Park, 1319 East Bristow Dr., Tupelo, MS 38801 
  • CC Augustus Center/Pool, 1400 North Green St., Tupelo, MS 38804 
  • Chandler Park, 415 Canal St., Tupelo, MS 38804 
  • Dot Cooper Kelly Park at Lee Acres, 906 Fillmore Dr., Tupelo, MS 38801 
  • Eastwood Park, 299 North Veterans Blvd., Tupelo, MS  38804 
  • Gateway Park, 460 East Main St., Tupelo, MS  38804 
  • Gun Club Park, 3176 Winchester Rd., Tupelo, MS 38801 
  • Gum Tree Park, 683 North Front St., Tupelo, MS 38804 
  • Haven Acres Park, 2969 Beasley Dr., Tupelo, MS  38801 
  • Hancock Park, 310 Monument Dr., Tupelo, MS  38801 
  • Music Bend Nature Trail, 801 North Veterans Blvd., Tupelo, MS  38804 
  • Old Mill Town Park, 523 South Broadway St., Tupelo, MS  38804 
  • Rob Leake City Park, 1107 Joyner Ave., Tupelo, MS 38804 
  • Robins/Noble Park, 522 North Madison St., Tupelo, MS  38804 
  • Theron Nichols Park, 1743 Mitchell Road, Tupelo, MS 38801 
  • Thomas Street Park, 396 South Thomas St., Tupelo, MS 38801 
  • Tupelo Bark Park, 343 North Veterans Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38804 
  • Veterans Memorial Park, 792 North Veterans Blvd., Tupelo, MS  38804 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. Your entry into this contest is acknowledgment that you agree to the rules, confirms that you are eligible to participate and gives the Tupelo Parks and Recreation Department the right to display your entry on Tupelo Park and Recreation websites, social media sites, and publications. 
  2. The contest is open to individuals 18 years of age and over. 
  3. The contest is open to amateur photographers what are growing and developing their craft.  
  4. Photos must be original to the photographer.  No copies of published or copyrighted photos will be accepted.  
  5. Only one photo entry per contestant.  There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.  
  6. Park name and location must be included when submitting the photo. HOWEVER, no identification is to be placed on the front of the photograph!  
  7. Photo entries should consist of a digital file or jpeg format, 300 dpi (2400×3000) or larger is required. NOTE:  There is no size requirement for Mobile Devise photos.  Contestants must submit their entry digitally via email to melonie.kight@tupeloms.gov  
  8. The photo must fit the criteria of the July 2024 Parks and Recreation Month theme  
  9. Images can be technically enhanced (Color, clarity, sharpness, etc.) 
  10. In the event that the entry does not meet the contest rules or is deemed inappropriate in any way  the organizers reserve the right to disqualify it. 
  11.  Photos may be submitting beginning July 8th through the deadline date of July 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (CST).  Voting dates are July 15, 2024 through August 31, 2024 at 5pm. 
  12. Votes can be cast on-line by the public via our website, www.tupeloparksandrec.org.  The photo with the most votes will win the contest.  In the case of a tie, the staff of Tupelo Parks and Recreation office will choose the winners.   
  13. Winners will be announced Sept. 9, 2024.   
  14. The winning photos will be included, but not limited to use in the Tupelo Parks and Recreation website, Facebook, Instagram, and 2024-25 Leisure Service Guide. 

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PARKS & AMENITIES

All parks are free and open to the public with the exception of certain events.

AYCOCK PARK

  • 5 Acres
  • Picnic Tables and Grills

BALLARD PARK

  • 153 Acres
  • 3 Acre Lake
  • 1 Gazebo
  • 2 Pavilions
  • 1 Stage
  • 3 Restroom Facilities
  • Skate Park
  • 2 Playgrounds
  • 2.75 Mile Trail
  • Cross Country Trail
  • Life Trail
  • Fitness System
  • 1 Maintenance Building
  • 20 Picnic Tables
  • 2 Sand Volleyball Courts
  • Oren Dunn Museum
  • Parks and Recreation Administration Office
  • 16 Lighted Multi-Purpose Fields
  • 1 Athletic Operation Center
  • 40-Capacity Storm Shelter

BASEBALL FIELDS AT BANKPLUS SPORTSPLEX

  • 9 Baseball Fields
  • Pavilion
  • Concession Stand
  • Picnic Area
  • 1.2 Mile Cross Country Course

BEL AIR GOLF COURSE

  • 72 Acres
  • 1 Nine Hole Golf Course
  • 1 Senior Recreation Facilities & Club House
  • 1 Maintenance Facility

BRISTOW PARK

  • .6 Acres
  • 1 Playground
  • 1 Swing Set
  • .15 Mile Trail

 BURT PARK

Small seating area

C.C. AUGUSTUS

  • .7 Acres
  • 85,000 Gallon Swimming Pool
  • 1 Recreation/Meeting Facility
  • Support Building for Pool

CHANDLER PARK

  • .5 Acres
  • 1 Playground
  • 1 Swing Set
  • .15 Mile Trail

EASTWOOD SOFTBALL COMPLEX

  • 35 Acres
  • 4 Softball Fields
  • 2 Concession Stands
  • 2 Covered Areas
  • Maintenance Shed

GATEWAY PARK

  • 3.3 Acres
  • 2 Water Features
  • 3 Pavilions
  • 1,780 Feet of Trail

GUMTREE PARK

  • 22 Acres
  • 8 Outdoor Courts
  • 2 Multi Purpose Fields
  • 1 Pavilion
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Amphitheater
  • 1 Mile Walking Trail
  • 40 Capacity Storm Shelter

GUN CLUB PARK

  • 9 Acres
  • 1 Pavilion
  • Playground
  • 1 Mile Trail

HANCOCK PARK

  • 9.8 Acres
  • 3 Outdoor Courts
  • 1 Pavilion
  • 2 Playgrounds
  • .25 Mile Trail

HAVEN ACRES PARK

  • 1 Acre
  • 1 Pavilion
  • 1 Playgound
  • .15 Mile Trail
  • 40 Capacity Storm Shelter

DOT COOPER KELLY PARK AT LEE ACRES

  • 4 Acres
  • 2 Basketball Courts
  • 12 Pickleball Courts 
  • 1 Playground
  • 1 Recreation Facility
  • 1 Pavilion
  • FEMA 1,100 Capacity Storm Shelter

OLD MILL TOWN PARK

  • 1.2 Acres
  • 2 Outdoor Courts
  • 1 Playground
  • .125 Mile Trail

ROB LEAKE CITY PARK

  • 34 Acres
  • 17 Lighted Tennis Courts
  • 1 Outdoor Basketball Court
  • 2 Lighted Ball Fields
  • Pro Shop
  • 2 Pavilions
  • 1 Restroom Facility
  • 1 Playground
  • .5 Mile Trail
  • 1 Recreation/Metting Facility
  • Splash Pad
  • 40 Capacity Strom Shelter

ROBBINS FIELD

  • 9 Acres
  • Playground equipment
  • .25 Mile Trail

THERON NICHOLS PARK

  • 35 Acres
  • 3 Lighted Ball Fields
  • 6 Picnic Sites
  • 1 Restroom Facility
  • 1 Playgroud
  • .25 Mile Trail
  • 1 Concession Stand/Pressbox
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Splash Pad
  • FEMA 1,100 Capacity Storm Shelter

TUPELO BARK PARK

  • 1 Acre
  • Large Dog Play Area
  • Small Dog Play Area
  • Converted Entry Way with Benches
  • Picinic Tables
  • Watering Station
  • 2.5 Mile Music Bend Trail

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

  • 206 Acres
  • Tupelo Aquatic Center
  • 3 Pavilions
  • 1 Restroom Facility
  • 1 Playground
  • .5 Mile Trail
  • Life Trail Fitness System
  • 3 Disc Golf Courses
  • 4 Field Softball Complex with Support Facilities
  • Splashpad
  • Veterans Memorial
  • F105 Static Display
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • 40 Capacity Storm Shelter