Things to Do in Madison, MS

Whether you want to explore local history, enjoy a dance or music performance, stroll through beautiful park land, or get in a game of softball, there’s a lot to do in Madison, MS. Here at Wilson KIA we’ve selected just a few of the many fun and interesting attractions in Madison, MS that we think you’ll enjoy.

Liberty Park

Offering nearly 70 acres of open park space and athletic fields, including 8 lighted baseball/softball fields, 3 T-ball practice fields, lighted batting cages, 4 regulation-size soccer fields, and 2 beach volleyball courts, Liberty Park is bustling with activity, especially on the weekends. There are picnic tables, 2 concession stands, and a playground full of slides, swings, and and other equipment to keep the young ones entertained. Liberty Park is a great place to play sports, picnic, stroll, or just relax and take in the lovely setting.

Location: 100 Liberty Park Drive, Madison, MS.

Montgomery House

This one-story Gothic revival house was designed by Frank Willis, a british-born architect who also designed the Chapel of the Cross in Madison. The house, which was built circa 1852, is one of the few remaining examples of Gothic vernacular architecture, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location: Main Street, Madison, MS.

Strawberry Patch Park

This 7-acre park features picnic tables, benches, a playground, and a one mile lighted walking trail. The 1-acre lake with ducks and geese is a fun place for for children to go fishing. The park is also home to the Strawberry Patch Meeting Hall and Chapel.

Location: 271 St. Augustine Drive, Madison, MS.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center

Housed in an historic 1895 Romanesque Revival school building, the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center hosts a wide variety of performing, visual, decorative art, and educational programs. Dance, music, lectures, and performances featuring regional, national, and international talent, are staged in the elegant and intimate 395-seat theater. Permanent exhibits include an Arts and Crafts gallery, a restored 19th century schoolroom, the Piedmont History Exhibit, and the Boxwood Parlor featuring period furniture from 1850.

Location: 434 South Main Street, Madison, MS.

Simmons Arboretum

A 10-acre green space reserve, the Simmons Arboretum features rustic trails that wind through small hills and wetlands with bridge, swinging bridges, and an overlook. Keep an eye out for one “well sunken road” that is believed to be part of the original Trace road system. There are well-marked signs throughout the arboretum that identify the native Mississippi plants, trees, and shrubs.

Location: 583 St. Augustine Drive, Madison, MS.

Learn More About Local Attractions at Wilson KIA

At our Kia dealership in Brandon we’re always on the lookout for the best places to go and things to do in the Flowood and Jackson area. Check out our recommendations for places to eat in Jackson, or the best museums in Jackson, and while you’re here explore our new Kia inventory to find the perfect vehicle to get you to all of the fun and interesting places to see in Madison and throughout the Ridgeland region. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact us.