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FUN AND GAMES
Harrison County Skate Park & Hockey Complex, DeBuys Road, Gulfport. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. during the summer; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon.; 3-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. during the winter. One-year membership is $90 for Harrison County residents and $100 for non-Harrison County residents; three-month membership is $40 for Harrison County residents and $50 for non-Harrison County residents; $8 a day for Harrison County residents with a requied helmet, additional $5 to rent a helmet; $10 a day for non-Harrison County residents; $5 for helmet rental. Beginner, freestyle and vert areas; War Lord Pit. Details: 604-4045.

Island Strikz Entertainment Center, 2302 E. Pass Road, Gulfport. 24 bowling lanes, high-tech arcade area, restaurant and lounge, satellite bar, snack bar, more than 20 flat screen and six 10-foot projection televisions. Hours are 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays. Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Weekly specials, and live sports in the Palms Sports Bar Sunday and Monday.

Details: 896-1450 or islandstrikz.com.

Gulf Islands Water Park, North of I-10 between Canal Road and U.S. 49; open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; cost is $27.95 for individuals taller than 42" and $19.95 for individuals under 42". Senior citizen discounts, cabana rentals, half-day rates and two-day passes available. Details: 328-1266, 1-866-GULF-FUN or www.gulfislandwaterpark.com.

The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues.-Sat., free Friday nights, 5 to 8 p.m. Mississippi's only children's museum. Admission is $7. Details: 897-6039 or www.lmdc.org.

S.W.A.T. Paintball Park, located at 6314 N. Washington Ave., Ocean Springs; Gameday held only on Sunday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $40 per player, $25 with own gear; 385-2264. S.W.A.T. store open Tuesday-Friday, noon-6 p.m. Warped Sportz store location at same address, 872-1459; offers paintball and skateboarding supplies. Open Tuesday-Thursday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Details: 872-1459.

HISTORIC

Seabee Museum, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Building One, Gulfport. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri..; closed Sat., .Sun. and major holidays. Exhibits depict the history and fighting spirit of the U.S. Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps. Visitors must go through the Pass Road Gate with a valid photo ID and proof of car insurance. Special group tour arrangements available by calling 871-3619.