Mullins’ legacy for parks to be honored in Southaven

Key Points

• A permanent monument honoring former Parks and Recreation Director Mike Mullins has been completed at Greenbrook Park.
• A Tribute Hall unveiling is scheduled for Feb. 17 at 5:15 p.m. inside the Southaven City Hall foyer.
• The ceremony serves as a celebration of Mullins’ extensive legacy in developing the city’s recreational infrastructure and youth programming.

SOUTHAVEN — The architectural landscape of Southaven’s recreational heart has gained a permanent new fixture as city officials announced the completion of a monument dedicated to the late Mike Mullins. The tribute, situated at Greenbrook Park, honors the former Parks and Recreation director whose decades of service shaped the city’s green spaces.

While the monument now stands at the very park Mullins helped cultivate during his tenure, the formal recognition of his impact will move indoors later this month. A Tribute Hall unveiling is slated for Feb. 17 at 5:15 p.m. The ceremony will be held within the foyer of City Hall, offering a moment of reflection for a man colleagues say was the engine behind the city’s modern park system.

For residents of Southaven, the monument at Greenbrook Park is more than just a “beautiful new addition.” It is a testament to a career spent ensuring the city’s youth had a place to play. During his time as director, Mullins was credited with a nearly 100 percent commitment to community engagement, transforming aging facilities into hubs of activity that continue to serve thousands of families today.