There are lots of great swimming spots in Mississippi; however, there aren’t many with water as pristine as Merit Water Park. Not your typical water park, Merit Water Park doesn’t have any slides or rides. Instead, it boasts a spring-fed creek with some of the cleanest, clearest water in the state. Oh, and since the creek is spring-fed, the water is nice and cold all year long, making it the perfect place for a refreshing dip. Take a look:
At first glance, Mendenhall looks like any other small town in Mississippi. However, it just so happens to be home to one of the state’s best hidden gems, Merit Water Park.
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The park is just 25 acres, but that doesn’t mean visitors will be bored — and that’s because it’s located on right on Rials Creek, which features a sand and rock creek-side beach and…
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…Merit Falls, a small but beautiful waterfall.
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Spring-fed, the creek’s water remains cold throughout the year — even in the throes of summer.
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Temperature isn’t the water’s only notable feature, though. There’s also its clarity. See how clear the water is?
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Clean and pristine, you can see straight through the water to the creek’s bottom.
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From certain angles, the water may appear a bit brown; however, if you look closely, you’ll realize that it’s not the water that’s brown — it’s the bottom of the creek.
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Easily accessible and filled with water that’s cold and clean, Rials Creek is (not surprisingly) a popular swimming spot among locals.
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Aside from an immaculate swimming spot, Merit Water Park’s other amenities include picnic tables, so make sure to bring along everything you’ll need for a day of fun in the sun.
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For more information, call (601) 847-4310. You can also visit the Merit Water Park website.
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Did you know about Merit Water Park? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think of the water? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only swimming spot with pristine water. Read about another here.
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Address: 1043 MS-43, Mendenhall, MS 39114, USA
