Saline County will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the start of construction on its first segment of the Southwest Trail. This is a 65-mile multi-use trail that will connect Hot Springs to Little Rock and pass through Garland, Saline, and Pulaski counties. Read more below… The […]
After nearly 5 years, a Benton skating rink is back in business
A favorite family hangout closed in 2020, but it’s about to come rolling back. The skating rink at 1212 W. South Street in Benton, Arkansas, has been around for decades. Its name has changed at least a couple of times. It was Bud’s Roller Rink, and later it was Benton Skate Center. The building has […]
Sign up for all kinds of activities in Benton; Canoe, swimming, outdoors, tennis, ball, and more – See the list
If you or a family member are interested in canoe racing, archery, competitive swimming, fishing, jiu jitsu, blastball, tennis, running, outdoors, egg hunting, wheelchair basketball, or softball (there’s gotta be something in there you like), check out the list of activities with Benton Parks and Recreation. READ MORE BELOW Benton Parks Offers Something For All […]
Benton Parks employee named Coach of the Year in category for swimming
A Benton Parks and Recreation employee was honored recently as 2024 Arkansas Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year, according to a statement released from Benton Parks and Recreation Director Stephanie Jones. READ MORE BELOW Adam Nelsen serves as the Aquatics Director for the City of Benton. He is a huge asset to the City […]
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 […]
Demo bikes, giveaway & food trucks planned at Benton Mountain Bike Park Grand Opening June 13th
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Crain RV closes on sale, empties lot for another company to take over
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 […]
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