Parks & Recreation

7001 Ellington Drive, Milan, TN 38358
(731) 238-3064

Park Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm daily

Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Friday

For reservations, please call during office hours. If you are calling after hours, be sure to leave a message and someone will get back with you as soon as possible. 

Email: milanparks@cityofmilantn.com


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The City of Milan is proud of the beautiful 160-acre City Park and the activities that it provides to its citizens. The Parks and Recreation Department was established in 1984. A full-time director coordinates the activities and oversees the maintenance. A Parks and Recreation Board of local citizens is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen each year. This board acts as an advisory board to the City Board. Members of the Parks and Recreation Board are Roger Smith, Kyle Pearson, Allyson Harris, Casey Moore, Morris Chandler, Jared Reed, and Samuel Smith. Lee Alexander serves as the Alderman Representative on this board. 


Spirit's Playground

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Spirit's Playground was built in 2011 in conjunction with the Milan Healthcare Foundation.  It is designed for children 12 years and under and to be accessible to the special needs of children with disabilities while maintaining its purpose to encourage ALL children to play.  


The Bobby Ross Amphitheater

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The Bobby Ross Amphitheater is home to many events throughout the year, including Gibson County Relay for Life, 5K races and Milan's Movie in the Park Series.  

Reservation Fee: $500

Utilities Available: Water, Electricity & Restrooms


Pavilions

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The City Park has seven pavilions that can be reserved for a small fee. These pavilions can be used without reservations; however, reservations have priority. Please call (731) 238-3064 to ask about available reservation dates or check our Facebook page. Our office can only accept exact cash or check. We also now have the option to pay online with a credit or debit card, this option will have a 3.5% service fee included. 

Weekend pavilion reservations will be posted to our Facebook page every Friday. Please be sure to check that page before planning your weekend gathering at the Park. 

Pavilion
Seating
Reservation Fee
Utilities
Lion's Pavilion
Seats 120
$60
Water, Electricity, Restroom
Sam Crayton Pavilion
Seats 100
$40
Water and Electricity
Jerry Simons Pavilion
Seats 80
$30
Water and Electricity
Nathan Taylor Pavilion
Seats 40
$20
Water and Electricity
Bennie Ray Moseley Pavilion
Seats 40
$20
Water and Electricity
Norman Bryant Pavilion
Seats 40
$20
Water and Electricity
Leonard & Peggy Holbrook
Seats 40
$20
None 

Swimming Pool

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The Swimming Pool offers a full range of aquatic activities. The pool customarily opens Memorial Day Weekend and closes the first weekend of August. 

Milan City Pool will be closed on July 4th. 

Monday - Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Public - $4 per person (4 and under is free)

Swimming trunks and bathing suits MUST be worn while swimming, NO gym shorts.

Pool Parties: 

Milan Parks and Recreation Pool Party Application

All applications and payments must be turned into Angie Wilson a minimum of 14 days prior to party date.  Applications must be dropped off at the Milan City Pool between the hours of 12-5pm (M-F) and Sunday 1-5pm, unless other provisions have been agreed upon. 

Address: 7001 Ellington Drive, Milan, TN 38358

Phone: (731) 686-0190


RV Campground

Milan City Park Campground is the perfect place to get away with your RV, your family and friends to have a nice, safe and relaxing time.  We have 5 fully accessible sites with a handicap-accessible bath house, water hook ups, 20/30/50 amp service, picnic tables, garbage cans and fire rings.  Each lots measures a minimum of 30' x 50'. 

Site rental is $25 per night for a maximum of 14 nights per stay.  Only 1 camping unit and 4 people are allowed per camping site.  There is a $3 per day extra charge for over 4 people (12 years of age and up). Our office can only accept exact cash or check. We also now have the option to pay online with a credit or debit card, this option will have a 3.5% service fee included.  

Milan City Park RV Dumpsite is not for public use.

Check in time is 2:30 pm. Check out time is 12:00 pm. 

Reservations can be made by calling Milan City Park at (731) 238-3064 between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Friday.  If possible, please make reservations a minimum of 48 hours prior to arrival. 

Click here for more information. 


Disc Golf

Rated as one of the best public park courses in West Tennessee, the Milan Disc Golf Course offers an experience that can challenge players of all skill levels. We offer 18 great holes, a practice putting green, concrete tee pads, and well-maintained fairways. Whether you are new to disc golf or an established player, you are sure to enjoy your round and want to come back! 

You can follow them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/178470445641297 


Milan City Park Arboretum

The Milan City Park Arboretum is situated on the East side of Milan and covers more than 160 acres.  A 1.4-mile walking trail guides visitors through more than 40 tree species, both young and mature.  The arboretum was developed for students and visitors to learn about native trees to West Tennessee.  Milan Parks & Recreation partnered with Milan Public Utilities to make this arboretum available to the public.  

www.tufc.com/programs/tree/arboreta 


Home of Milan Bulldogs

The tennis courts and athletic fields are used by the Milan High School for tennis, baseball and softball programs.


Fitness / Jogging / Walking Trails

Herb Davis Trail: 0.4 miles long with 10 fitness stations. No biking allowed on this trail.

Scenic Trail: 1.4 miles long that allows for jogging, walking and biking.  

High School Trail: 0.5 miles long that connects the City Park to Milan High School. 


Tennis / Pickleball / Basketball

Four lighted laykold courts, six brand new pickleball courts and a basketball court. Please contact the City Park office to request information regarding court rentals.


Baseball / Softball

We have four lightied Cal Ripken Fields and two other lighted baseball fields. We also have four lighted softball fields. two of which are commercial size fields.

Baseball and Softball Field Rentals:

  • Practice fees for travel teams are $60/month for one day a week or $100/month for two times a week. Two-hour time slots are available on fields 1, 2, 3 and 5. No refunds for rainouts. 

  • All 5 fields are avaialble for tournament rental. Tournaments are $100 per field, per day. Free day with a 2-day rental (i.e., Friday, Saturday is paid - Sunday is free, if needed)

Please contact the City Park office to request information regarding fieldt rentals.


Leagues

Organized leagues are available for various age groups and skill levels:

- Milan Girls Softball League - ages 5 - 12
- Milan Cal Ripken League - ages 4 - 12
- Milan Soccer League - ages 4 - 12

Join our Youth Sports in Milan, TN page on Facebook for more information regarding youth sports in our area. 


Saddle Club

The show arena for the Milan Saddle Club is located in the Park.

For more information, follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilanSaddleClub/


Other Facilities

- Smaller Playgrounds
- Outdoor Volleyball 
- Cornhole boards
- Rose Garden

Restroom Facilities

Our facilities comply to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our restrooms are normally closed during the winter months, tentatively the end of November - March.