New park is going to be great addition to Vicksburg

Published 12:51 pm Sunday, May 11, 2025

I was so excited this week when I saw the City of Vicksburg had received a massive grant that would go toward the new Riverfront Park.

The Mississippi River is one of Vicksburg’s crowning jewels and the park, which is located at the corner of Lee and Oak streets, will certainly showcase this majestic body of water.

The $453,000 Transportation Alternatives Program grant was awarded by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), and funding will go toward an already generous donation by the Golding family.

Golding Land Company LLC donated 5.5 acres of land that will be called the Golding Park.

In March, the Riverfront Park development project also received $1.5 million from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTD) — all edging the park closer to becoming a reality.

While there is still much to do and pay for, it is nice to know that progress is being made toward having a recreational space for all to enjoy

There are many areas in Vicksburg that showcase the Mississippi River, but in my opinion, none are quite this beautiful.

Before the land had been designated as a park, I would take a Sunday drive down to Oak Street, park my car and just sit and take in the breadth of the body of water.

Looking out at the river from the hillside gives a different perspective and you can get a feel for just how “mighty” the river is.

Once the park is completed, with its proposed walking trails and picnic areas, there is no doubt this will be a sought-after spot to hang out.

Terri Cowart Frazier writes features for The Vicksburg Post. She can be reached at terri.frazier@vicksburgpost.com.

About Terri Cowart Frazier

Terri Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter at The Vicksburg Post and is the editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which has been awarded First Place by the Mississippi Press Association. She has also been the recipient of a First Place award in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest’s editorial division for the “Best Feature Story.”

Terri graduated from Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations.

Prior to coming to work at The Post a little more than 10 years ago, she did some freelancing at the Jackson Free Press. But for most of her life, she enjoyed being a full-time stay at home mom.

Terri is a member of the Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and is a past member of the Sampler Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier.

“From staying informed with local governmental issues to hearing the stories of its people, a hometown newspaper is vital to a community. I have felt privileged to be part of a dedicated team at The Post throughout my tenure and hope that with theirs and with local support, I will be able to continue to grow and hone in on my skills as I help share the stories in Vicksburg. When asked what I like most about my job, my answer is always ‘the people.’

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