UPDATE OCT 25, 2023 If you’re wondering why the Crain RV & Motorsports businesses in Benton look empty right now, it’s because Crain is no longer there. They sold the land and property to another recreational vehicle company. According to the Saline County Assessor’s records, a company called FRHP Lincolnshire bought it. Records say they […]
4 swim beaches and a boat access parking lot closed in Arkansas
Four Arkansas swim beaches and one lake parking lot are all temporarily closed. The Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) closed Cranfield Beach at Norfork Lake Mountain Home, Oakland Park Beach on Bull Shoals Lake in Oakland, as well as Lost Bridge North and Damsite Peninsula, both on Beaver Lake in Garfield. The USACE reports that […]
Disc golf, climbing, free food, car show and more at Kids to Parks Day, May 20th
The annual Kids to Parks Day is coming, hosted by Benton Parks and Recreation. Come to Tyndall Park on Saturday, May 20th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for a day off fun. There will be disc golf, a climbing wall, food trucks, bounce houses, unique vehicles and more. First 100 kids will receive a free disc […]
Benton to purchase 511 acres along Saline River for camping, trails and sports
The City of Benton has agreed to purchase 511 acres of undeveloped land along the Saline River from the Thomas family of Benton. This land purchase is the largest single land acquisition in the city’s history. The land will be purchased in 10 installments over the next ten years. The first tract will be 101 […]
Benton outdoors program has camps, classes & activities; Meeting Mar 3rd
Benton Parks Outdoor Adventures program invites local youth to engage in a new program, featuring a variety of outdoor skills and experiences – and there will be achievement patches! The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) to offer a large schedule of activities, camps and classes. […]
Public Meeting Jun 29: City of Benton asking citizens what should be added outdoors to the Parks & Rec Dept
The City of Benton will host a meeting to ask the public for their ideas for potential outdoor park and recreation needs and priorities. This meeting will help city officials to select priorities to submit for a matching grant for outdoor recreation from Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Citizens are invited to a public […]
Visit the State Capitol’s exhibit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Buffalo National River
The Buffalo National River celebrates its 50th anniversary as part of the National Park Service this year. This summer, the Arkansas State Capitol’s first and fourth-floor galleries will feature “The River Remains: 50 Years on the Buffalo National River,” a celebration of the Buffalo River and its distinction of being a “national river” – the […]
Benton Parks Committee meets Feb 2nd to discuss waterpark, archery & neighborhood parks
The next Steering Committee Meeting for the Benton Parks Master Plan will be held Wednesday, February 2nd at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be virtual. The focus projects for this meeting will be: 1. The Benton Waterpark 2. Archery Park 3. Neighborhood Parks The public is invited to these meetings. These […]
Benton Parks Committee to discuss soccer Complex & Campground Nov 18th
The Steering Committee Meeting for the Benton Parks Master Plan will be held Thursday, November 18th in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. This meeting will discuss the Parks Master Plan Overall Goals and Objectives and then there are three specific projects on the agenda. 2040 VISION – NOVEMBER FOCUS PROJECTS Benton Soccer Complex […]
Bryant Parks and Rec to discuss sponsorships, more at Apr 12th meeting
Bryant Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Bryant Parks will hold a Committee Meeting Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative Building at Bishop Park. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda follows. AGENDA: CALL MEETING TO ORDER Election of Chairperson COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ASSOCIATIONS OR CLUBS REPORTS DIRECTOR’S […]