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 […]
Join in the Virtual Public Hearing July 12-Aug 26 for the route of the Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking
Get new info and have your say in the route for the Southwest Trail for biking and walking, beginning July 12th. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual location public hearing to present the preferred alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
Splash Pad at Tyndall Park to begin its $150K Expansion
We learned in December that the splash pad on the west side of Tyndall Park would be upgraded, using a grant for $150,000. The construction begins next week. The City has released the illustrations above and below to show the planned improvements. The water feature will be an all-inclusive amenity. See more information below, in […]
State Parks – What’s Open, What’s Not and How They are Cleaning for COVID-19
At this time, all Arkansas State Parks remain available to visitors in a limited capacity during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Below is a breakdown of What is open, limited or closed Specific park info How state parks are dealing with COVID-19. What is open: Day use areas, such trails used for hiking, mountain biking, […]