Join Benton Parks and Recreation at the newly constructed Inclusive Field at Tyndall Park! A “Buddy Meeting” for volunteers will be held Tuesday, August 9th, 6:30 pm, at the Gene Moss Building. Miracle League Season will be held August 29th through September 22nd, Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday evenings. Registration Opens NOW! Programs are FREE – […]
Get Registered for Blastball at Tyndall Park!
Blastball is Back at Tyndall Park! Blastball is an introductory game for T-Ball and Baseball for boys and girls ages 3-5yrs. This program focuses on FUN in “fundamentals”. This league is one of Benton Parks and Recreations fastest growing programs – sign up now, space is limited! The season is 4 weeks long and will […]
Saline County getting $1M federal grant to fix up old river bridge for Southwest Trail
MySaline has been updating the public occasionally as the Southwest Trail project progresses. It’s a walk/run/bike trail that runs from Hot Springs to Little Rock, spanning three counties – Garland, Saline and Pulaski. In April 2022, we wrote about a public meeting, asking residents for their opinion on the path of the trail. As the […]
Benton Streets & Drainage committee meets June 14th with 2022 Project Updates
The City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee will hold their regular meeting on June 14, 2022 immediately following the Benton Parks Meeting. It will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda follows. City of Benton Streets and Drainage Meeting JUNE 13, 2022 Immediately following Parks Meeting Council […]
Annual Pioneer Days at Saline River May 13th – 14th to include primitive crafts and re-enactments
Saline Crossing Regional Park & Recreational Area is hosting its Annual Pioneer Days Rendezvous on May 13th-14th from 10am-5pm. School groups are welcome to come on Friday May 13th from 9am-2:30pm.The Early Arkansas Reenactors (EARA) will be encamped at the city fishing park at the end of Airlane Drive and Mary Kay in Benton.Organizers say […]
See the planned path for Southwest Trail on May 3rd during virtual public meeting
Join the virtual meeting to see the planned path for the Southwest Trail to stretch through three counties. Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will conduct a virtual public meeting to present alignment adjustments to the selected alternative for the Southwest Trail […]
“Tails on the Trails” and “Yappy Hour” scheduled for April 23rd at Benton Dog Park
Benton Parks & Recreation will host Tails on the Trails and Yappy Hour Saturday, April 23rd at Riverside Dog Park. To find the park, take Exit 116 from Interstate 30, take the frontage road to Fairfield Drive. Pass a few houses and see Sunset Lake on the right, the road to the dog park is […]
“The Beat Goes On” 5K race moved to May 7th in Benton
The Saline Health Foundation changed the date for the annual 5K event, The Beat Goes On, due to inclement weather. This year it will be held on Saturday, May 7th. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide AEDs (automated external defibrillator) and Narcan Rescue Kits (naloxone narcotic antidote) to organizations throughout the […]
Register for St. Patrick’s Day 5K & Little Leprechaun Fun Run, Mar 19th
Benton Parks and Recreation is planning the 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Little Leprechaun Fun Run on Saturday, March 19th, presented by the Saline County Striders. Come dressed in your St. Patrick’s Day attire and race to the “Pot of Gold.” Check-in time is at 6:30 a.m. at the River Center lobby at […]
Benton Streets & Drainage committee meets Sep 16 – Downtown, Congo, Smithers, Southwest trail, more
The City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee will hold their regular meeting on September 16, 2021 at 5:15 p.m. The agenda follows. AGENDA Committee Members: Jeff Hamm, Chair Frank Baptist Shane Knight Jeff Morrow Steve Brown John Richey, Streets and Drainage Director 1. Call to order 2. Recognition of Attendees 3. Approval of Minutes […]