6 ways to stay active in DeSoto County

New year, new you? If getting fit is on the to-do list this year, you’ll find several ways to get active in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

1. Take a stroll and bring your bike to Olive Branch City Park’s walking and mountain bike trails, go for a run on the multi-lane track or challenge your partner to a match on the tennis courts.
2. Take some swings at BankPlus Sports Center in Southaven's Snowden Grove Park. Guests of all ages can practice their form in the batting cages, or head outside for a  friendly game of tennis or a fun round of mini golf.
3. Get your heart rate up at Renasant Park in Hernando. This park includes an adventurous trail that connects the dog park and skate park to the baseball fields.
4. Get grounded or reach for the stars at Stars In Motion in Hernando. Invite your friends to try something new by signing up for yoga, dance or aerial arts fitness classes.
5. Enjoy the outdoors at Latimer Lakes Park in Horn Lake. This park features a walking trail, tennis courts, sports fields; fishing, disc golf, a skate park and The Fitness Court. The latter offers a calisthenics-focused outdoor gym with 16 workout areas designed for all fitness levels.
6. Take in views of the Mighty Mississippi at Hernando DeSoto River Park in Walls, where you can bike, walk, fish and enjoy a picnic. 

However you like to get moving, we hope you make plans to do so in DeSoto County this year!