The 2024 Saline River Canoe Race is set for May 3rd. There are Tandem/Solo Recreational and Competitive divisions available. This event will be packed with fun, including music, food, yard games and raffle prizes. READ MORE BELOW This annual race will be held at Lyle Park in Benton, Arkansas. Check-in time is 9:00 a.m. Race […]
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. […]
Benton Parks: splash pad, pickle ball, trail and more set for improvements
Benton Parks and Recreation is set to make improvements in several local parks. “There is over $250,000 in grant funding dedicated towards some of these projects,” says Stephanie Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We are very excited to continue updating our parks system while improving the quality of life in Benton. I am thankful […]
Citizens Pick Trash from the River in the Weight of 2 Clydesdales
A group of about 20 local residents pulled a collection of pollutants in the weight of two Clydesdale horses from the Saline River. They gathered at the Saline River on Saturday, August 17th and found enough to fill 45 large contractor bags full of trash, 29 tires, a hot tub cover, a pool liner, a […]