Little Rock park, Fourche Creek, gets mentioned as one of the 101 scenic areas in the state to see in Tim Ernst's new book "Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook: How to find 101 Scenic Areas in 'The Natural State'".

Little Rock parks are divided into three categories, based upon acreage:

All Little Rock Parks close at 10 p.m. with the exception of MacArthur and Riverfront which close at midnight. For more information, please call 501-371-4770.

Allsopp Park, on Cantrell and Cedar Hill Road, has become one of Little Rock's most used metropolitan parks. Annual attendance is estimated to be over 10,000. Recreational facilities include a ballfield, tennis courts and a playground as well as a pavilion. Biking and hiking trails are located throughout the park. Map to Park

MacArthur Park, at 9th and McAlmont, is the city's oldest municipal park. This historic downtown parkhouses the Arkansas Arts Center and MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. Outdoor facilities include brick promenades, a pavilion, available for rental, a boccie court and the scenic Contemplation Gardens. Map to Park

Murray Park, on Rebsamen Park Road, is one of the hottest park spots, especially during the summer. Along side the Arkansas River, it has eight busy pavilions, three soccer fields, two playgrounds (one handicapped accessible) and a boat dock. Murray Park is also a popular site for numerous fishing tournaments. Map to Park

Riverfront Park, on LaHarpe Boulevard, stretches eleven blocks on the south bank of the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock. Riverfront Park provides large areas for outdoor events, leisure activities and a glimpse of the state's history. The Belvedere Pavilion and the Sunken Patio area are available for rental. Map to Park

East of I-30

• Cheatham Park
• 1901 E. Capitol Ave
• 72202
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Softball Field, Basketball, Playgrounds, Picnic Tables

• Gillam Park
• 5300 Gillam Park Rd.
• Amenities:
  Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming

• Granite Heights
• 3811 Springer Blvd.
• 72206
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Walking Path

• Hangar Hill Park
• 1201 Hanger St.
• 72202
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis

• Remmel Park
• 5301 Lindsey Road

• Richland Park
• 6307 Heather Ln

• Swaggerty Park
• 3309 S. State St.

North of I-630

• Allsopp Park
• 3700 Cedar Hill Rd.
• 72205

• Butler Park
• 9800 N. Rodney Parham Rd
• 72205
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables , Restrooms

• Clinton Library
• 1200 President Clinton Ave.

• Grandview Addition
• 5400 Scenic Dr.

• Knoop Park
• 20 Ozark Point
• 72202
• 501-371-4770
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables, Scenic Overlook

• MacArthur Park
• 601 E. 9th St.
• Amenities:
  The city's oldest municipal park. This historic downtown parkhouses the Arkansas Arts Center and MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. Outdoor facilities include brick promenades, a pavilion, available for rental, a boccie court and the scenic Contemplation Gardens.

• Meriwether
• 1401 Florida St
• 72207
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms,Walking Path

• Prospect Terrace Park
• 5420 "L" St.
• 72205
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Playgrounds, Basketball,Picnic Tables

• Rebsamen Park
• 6000 Rebsamen Park Rd.
• 72202
• (501) 666-7965
• Amenities:
  Metropolitan, Golf

• Reservoir Park
• 8321 Reservoir Rd.
• 72227
• Amenities:
  Community, Softball Field, Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1)

• Riverfront Park
• 202 E. LaHarpe Blvd.
• 72201
• Amenities:
  Stretches eleven blocks on the south bank of the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock. Riverfront Park provides large areas for outdoor events, leisure activities and a glimpse of the state's history. The Belvedere Pavilion and the Sunken Patio area are available for rental.

• Terry Mansion
• 411 E. 8th St.

• War Memorial Park
• 5101 W. Markham St.
• 72205
• Amenities:
  Metropolitan, Children's Fishing Pond, Playgrounds, Bike Trails, Tennis, Swimming, Golf, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1), Zoo , Stadium, and Spray Park

South of I-630 between I-430 and I-30

• Barton Park
• 2300 Roosevelt Road

• Benny Craig Park
• 4610 Gum Springs Rd.
• 501-371-4770
• Amenities:
  Community Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Walking Path

• Boyle Park
• 2000 Boyle Park Rd
• 72204
• Amenities:
  Metropolitan, Playgrounds, Bike Trails, Jogging Trails, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (3)

• Brodie Creek Park
• 5001 Stagecoach Rd.
• 501-371-4770
• Amenities:
  Brodie Creek a. Community b. Basketball Court, Playground, Fishing Pond, Walking Path

• Centennial Park
• 1501 S. Battery St.
• 501-371-4770
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis, Picnic Tables

• Curren Conway Field
• 2501 S. Harrison St.
• 72204
• Amenities:
  Community, Football Field, Playgrounds, Community Garden

• First Tee
• 1 1st Tee Way
• 72204

• Fletcher Park
• 901 S. Woodrow St.
• 501-371-4770
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood Softball Field, Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Pavilion

• Fourche Bottoms Park
• 2220 W. 60th St.
• 501-371-4770

• Hindman Community Park
• 60 Brookview Drive
• 72209
• Amenities:
  Metropolitan:Golf Course, Disc Golf Course, Pavilion - available for rental, Picnic Areas, Restrooms, Fourche Creek, Canoe Launch Area, Fishing Pond, Fishing Areas, Biking Trails, Jogging Trails, Hiking Trails, Walking Paths, Equestrian Trails, Cliff Area, Basketball Area, Lighted Baseball Field, Playground Area, Tennis Court, Volleyball Area, Horseshoe Pit, Information Board

• Interstate Park
• 3900 Arch St.
• 72206
• Amenities:
  Metropolitan, Softball Field, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Restrooms

• Kanis Park
• 820 S. Rodney Parham Rd
• 72205
• Amenities:
  Community, Softball Field, Playgrounds, Bike Trails, Jogging Trails, Basketball, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1), Skate Park

• Kiwanis Park
• 4100 Holt St
• 501-371-4770

• Ninth Street Park
• 1401 W. 9th St.
• 501-371-4770
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood Playgrounds, Basketball

• Oak Forest
• 5826 W. 14th St.
• 72204
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Playgrounds, Basketball

• Pettaway Park
• 515 E. 21st St.
• 72206
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables

• South Little Rock Park
• 2815 Main St.
• 501-371-4770

• South Side Park
• 1 Whitmore Circle
• 72206
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Football Field, Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Restrooms

• Stephens Park
• 3720 W. 18th St.

• University Park
• 1501 Leisure Place
• 72204
• Amenities:
  Tennis Center and playground

• Wakefield Park
• 7401 Woodson Rd.
• 72209
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Walking Path, Horse Shoe Pits

• West End Park
• 36th Street & Walker
• 72204
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1), Softball Field

South of I-30

• Alexander Park
• 12600 Hall Ln.

• Morehart Park
• 9300 Mablevale Cut-Off
• 72103
• Amenities:
  Community, Playground, Walking Path, Softball Field, Tennis Courts (2), Basketball Court, Restroom

• Ottenheimer Park
• 7201 Dahlia Dr.
• 72209

• Pinedale Cove Park
• 79 Pinedale Cove
• 501-371-4770

• South Arch Park
• 4601 S.Arch St

• Southwest Community Center
• 6401 Baseline Rd
• 72209
• (501) 918-3975
• Amenities:
  Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 6:30a.m. -9:00p.m. Saturday - 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Visit Website

• Thom Park
• 9900 Eva Lane
• 72209

West of I-430 (South of Chenal Parkway)

• Otter Creek
• 11500 Stagecoach Rd
• Amenities:
  Metropolitan, Soccer Fields(4), Playground, Trails, fishing pond, Basketball Courts (2), Restroom

• Taylor Loop Park
• 14620 Taylor Loop Park

West of I-430 (North of Chenal Parkway)

• Birchwood Park
• 5 Creek Circle

• Pankey Park
• 4901 Russ St.
• 501-371-4770
• Amenities:
  Playground, Basketball Court, Picnic Table.

• Regional Park 2000
• 9201 Garrison Road

• River Mountain Park
• 34 River Mountain Rd.
• 72212
• Amenities:
  Neighborhood, Undeveloped

• Rock Creek Trail
• 12200 W.Markham
• 72211