Parks & Recreation
special election – june 9
Clinton residents will vote on June 9, 2026 on whether to renew the Parks & Recreation 2% Restaurant Tax, first passed in 2022. This page summarizes how those funds have been used over the past four years.
polling location: traceway park | 200 soccer row
$5.4M
Total Collected
4
projects completed
3
parks improved
27,000+
residents served*
2% projects
how the funds
have been used
The following projects were funded by the 2% Parks & Recreation Restaurant Tax collected between 2022 and 2026.
featured project
TRACEWAY PARK 4-PLEX
The Traceway Park Softball 4-Plex is receiving a long overdue investment with the full renovation of its concessions and restroom building. The existing facility had served the four-field complex for years and was in need of significant updates to meet the demands of one of Clinton’s most active athletic venues. Funded by the 2% Parks and Recreation Tax, the completed facility will provide modern, upgraded amenities for players, families, and spectators. Project completion is expected in 2027.
PICKLEBALL
TOWNE PARK
PICKLEBALL COMPLEX
Towne Park received a major recreation upgrade with the addition of eight new pickleball courts, a pavilion, and a concessions area. The project also delivered the first permanent restroom facilities for Towne Park, Kids Towne Park, and Bark Park, replacing a single porta potty previously shared across all three parks.is text in the module Advanced settings.
PLAYGROUND
BRIGHTON PARK
INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
Brighton Park is home to a new state-of-the-art inclusive playground, designed to welcome children of all ages and abilities. The fully upgraded facility features poured-in-place rubber flooring, shade structures, and perimeter fencing, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and accessible play environment for all visitors. The project was funded in part by the 2% Parks and Recreation Tax, with a generous grant from Struthers Recreation contributing over $90,000 toward playground equipment. The collaborative effort between Clinton Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments delivered one of the city’s most meaningful park improvements to date.
RESTROOMS
TRACEWAY PARK
RESTROOMS
Traceway Park’s sprawling baseball and softball complexes received a major convenience upgrade with two new restroom projects serving the facility’s most remote fields. A brand new restroom building was constructed to serve Softball Fields 5 and 6, while the existing restroom at Baseball Field 10 was fully upgraded with modern amenities. With Traceway Park covering a significant amount of ground, these improvements addressed a long standing need for accessible, convenient facilities for players, coaches, and families spread across the complex.
Every bite builds.
Every time you dine at a Clinton restaurant, a small portion of your check goes directly toward improving the parks and recreation facilities your family uses every day. The 2% Parks and Recreation Tax is collected at local dining establishments, turning everyday meals into meaningful community investment.
about the tax
how the
tax works
Key facts about the Parks & Recreation 2% Restaurant Tax and the June 9 renewal election.
2%
TAX RATE
The tax is assessed at 2% and is dedicated exclusively to parks and recreation projects and programs.
$
DEDICATED FUND
All revenue collected is held in a dedicated Parks & Recreation fund, separate from the City’s general operating budget.
2022
ORIGINALLY PASSED
Clinton voters first approved this tax in 2022. The current renewal would extend the tax for an additional four years.
special election
june 9, 2026
Registered Clinton voters will decide whether to renew the 2% Parks & Recreation Special Tax. Below is key information about the election.
ELECTION DATE
June 9, 2026
POLLS OPEN
7 AM
POLLING LOCATION
Traceway Park
This page is an official informational communication of the City of Clinton, Mississippi. It does not advocate for or against the renewal of the tax.
*Figure represents the total population of Clinton, Mississippi as of the most recent U.S. Census estimate. All residents have access to parks and recreation facilities improved through the 2% Parks & Recreation Special Tax.