LAST MINUTE UPDATE JUNE 12, 2026: Due to illness, Anne Wilson will no longer be appearing at this year’s Amplify festival. Organizers have confirmed that Mathew West will now join the Saturday night lineup. “We know many guests were looking forward to seeing Anne Wilson at Amplify, and we share in that disappointment,” said […]
“Pickles for Pages” tourney June 20th to benefit Imagination Library
Benton Parks and Recreation has announced the inaugural “Pickles for Pages” Pickleball Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. This community event offers local players a chance to enjoy some friendly competition while supporting a major literacy initiative. Oh and they need refs! Read more below. THE CAUSE All proceeds from the tournament will directly […]
Do you have alligators on your property? AGFC hopes you’ll let hunters come
If you own property that has alligators on it, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) hopes for a chat. They are looking to expand hunting opportunities and scale up the harvest for the upcoming 2026 alligator season. To make that happen, they need a little help from local landowners. Read more below. If you […]
Kayaker films wild cat as it walks the Saline River banks
U.S. Forestry says quartz mining proposal near Paron could impact Saline County land, water service
More than 300 acres of Ouachita National Forest under review; residents urged to comment A federal proposal to allow quartz mining in the Ouachita National Forest is drawing attention in Saline County, where several of the nominated sites are located near Paron and within watersheds that feed into the Saline River. Read more below. The […]
Benton Parks to host Youth Fishing Spring Camps in March
Young anglers will have the chance to cast their lines and learn the basics of fishing during the 2026 Youth Fishing Spring Camp hosted by Benton Parks & Recreation. Read more below. The camp is offered in partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and will feature two sessions: Session 1: March 9–13, 2026 […]
Join the VelociRiders Mountain Bike Team With Benton Parks and Recreation
The VelociRiders are ready to hit the trails again this year as a part of the Benton Parks Mountain Bike Team. Parks’ registration covers their practice jersey and park usage; however, participants may also register with NICA and compete in tournaments as they choose. For more information contact the Programming Team at [email protected]. Don’t forget […]
Kids and adults register now for AGFC’s free Hunters Education course in July
Sign up for the Hunters Education program by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). The City of Benton Parks and Recreation Department will host AGFC’s 3-day class in July. Read more below. Registration ends July 18th for this class that teaches the basic of hunting in Arkansas. The class is for ages 11 through adults. […]
Register your kids for this free mountain biking class in Benton June 12th
Does your child want to learn Mountain Bike Skills? Register your kids from 5th-8th grade for a free class. Read more below. Benton Parks Mountain Bike Club is hosting a course called Mountain Bike Skills 101. The event will be from 5-7pm on Thursday, June 12th. Kids will get an introduction to fundamental riding […]
Tell Benton what you want in this 18-acre recreation area
What type of outdoor recreation do you want the City of Benton create? They have 18 acres of land that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) donated in 2022. But the City must use it for outdoor recreation. The property will remain as public access to the Saline River and for other outdoor recreational […]
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