Tunica RiverPark
The Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board is committed to the growth and development of the Tunica RiverPark.
On May 1 the Clarence Cariker Horse Trail, which can be accessed from the Park, was officially opened to the public. Located along 2.5 miles of YMDL Board property, the trail stretches south towards Sam’s Town Casino. Clarence Cariker, the trail’s namesake, has represented Tunica County on the board since 1994.
In addition to the newly opened Clarence Cariker Horse Trail, the board completed a 1.9 mile walking trail at the Tunica RiverPark in 2003. Partly owned by both Tunica County and the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, the trail includes observation decks overlooking scenic river
and lake views.
The Tunica RiverPark Museum also boasts a display of artifacts on loan from the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, including a rifle, blasting box, and a collection of surveying equipment.
Also on loan are two model boats both just over 50 inches long – a motor vessel and steam vessel built by Paul McKinney, a former Corps of Engineers employee.
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