THIS IS YOUR PENNY AT WORK

In April of 2019, the citizens of Hattiesburg voted to approve a 1% tax on hotel/motel/restaurant transactions to generate funding for Parks and Recreation projects. The total amount of new revenue is split between the City of Hattiesburg and The University of Southern Mississippi. This website looks at the City of Hattiesburg's portion of funding and the projects it has produced.
About $8,131,308.98 for Parks and Rec

Completed Projects

Below is a list of completed progress. Click the thumbnail to learn more about each one.

Projects in Progress/Slated to Begin Soon

Timberton Park Softball Complex
Midtown Green
Vernon Dahmer Park Playground

Hattiesburg Parks + Recreation

This revenue funding is housed under Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation.
Betsy Mercier

Director

    Sid Gonsoulin

    Construction Manager

      Jon Willow

      General Manager of Grounds Maintenance

        Todd Hawkins

        Division Manager of Athletic Field Maitenance

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