City Parks
Little Rock's Fourche Park

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'".

City Parks Under Construction

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

Metropolitan:100+ acres
Community:20-100 acres
Neighborhood:5-20 acres

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. It's also home to many exciting concerts at the Riverfest Amphitheatre. Map to Park

East of I-30

Cheatham Park
6th & Kimball
Neighborhood
Softball Field, Basketball, Playgrounds, Picnic Tables
East Little Rock
Community
Playground, Softball Field, Tennis Courts (3) Basketball Court, Community Center, Swimming Pool
Gillam Park
Gillam Park Road
Metropolitan
Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming
Granite Heights
38th Street & Springer Boulevard
Neighborhood
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Walking Path
Map to Park
Hanger Hill
38th Street & Hanger
Neighborhood
Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis
Remmel
Lindsey Road & I-440
Community
Boat Ramp, Playground, Rugby Field, Soccer Field
Richland
Richland and Heather Lane

North of I-630

Allsopp
Cantrell and Cedar Hill Road
Butler Park
Rodney Parham of Old Forge
Neighborhood
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables , Restrooms
Knoop Park
Ozarks Street & North Martin
Neighborhood
Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables, Scenic Overlook
Map to Park
MacArthur Park
9th and Almont
Meriwether
"M" Street & Florida Avenue
Neighborhood
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms,Walking Path
Map to Park
Murray Park
6000 Rebsamen Park Road
Prospect Terrace
"L" Street & Tyler off Kavanaugh
Neighborhood
Playgrounds, Basketball,Picnic Tables
Rebsamen Park
Rebsamen Park Road
Metropolitan
Golf
Map to Park
Reservoir Park
Cantrell Road near Reservoir Road
Community
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1)
Riverfront
LaHarpe Blvd and President Clinton Ave
War Memorial Park
Markham & Fair Park - I-630
Metropolitan
Children's Fishing Pond, Playgrounds, Bike Trails, Tennis, Swimming, Golf, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1), Zoo , Stadium, Peabody Adventure Playground and Spray Park
Map to Park
Weedman
N.E. corner of I-430 & I-630

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

Barton
Roosevelt & Dennison
Neighborhood
Softball Field
Benny Craig
Gum Springs Road & Rosemore
Community
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Walking Path
Map to Park
Boyle Park
36th Street & Boyle Park Road
Metropolitan
Playgrounds, Bike Trails, Jogging Trails, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (3)
Map to Park
Brodie Creek
Community
Basketball Court, Playground, Fishing Pond, Walking Path
Map to Park
Crump Park
Community
Basketball court, one pavilion, fishing pond, three picnic tables, .3 miles of trails and community garden, ball field
Map to Park
Centennial
15th & Wolfe Street
Neighborhood
Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis, Picnic Tables
Curran Conway
24th & Monroe
Community
Football Field, Playgrounds, Community Garden
Dunbar
Neighborhood
Playground, Community Center, Tennis Courts (2), Football Field, Community Garden, Softball Field
First Tee
1 First Tee Way and S. University
Fletcher
I-630 & Woodrow
Neighborhood
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Pavilion
Fourche Bottoms
West 60th Street
Hindman
Metropolitan
Softball Field, Pavilion, Playground, Golf Course, Restroom
Interstate
I-30 & Arch, near 33rd & Short
Metropolitan
Softball Field, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
Kanis Park
Rodney Parham at Mississippi of I-630
Community
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Bike Trails, Jogging Trails, Basketball, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1), Skate Park
Map to Park
Kiwanis
4123 Foster Street
Ninth Street Park
9th Street & Pulaski
Neighborhood
Playgrounds, Basketball
Oak Forest
West 14th & Pierce
Neighborhood
Playgrounds, Basketball
Pettaway
East 21st & Commerce
Neighborhood
Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables
South Little Rock
Neighborhood
Playground, Tennis Court (2), Community Center
Southside
Whitmore Circle
Neighborhood
Football Field, Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
University
12th and Cleveland
Tennis Center and playground
Wakefield Park
Fisher & Woodson
Neighborhood
Softball Field, Playgrounds, Basketball, Tennis, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Walking Path
Map to Park
West End Park
36th Street & Walker
Neighborhood
Playgrounds, Basketball, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Pavilions (1), Softball Field

South of I-30

Morehart
Community
Playground, Walking Path, Softball Field, Tennis Courts (2), Basketball Court, Restroom
Map to Park
Ottenheimer
Azalea and Dahlia
Pinedale Cove
Sibley Hole Road & Pinedale Circle
Southwest Complex
6401 Baseline Road
Thom
Vega and Eva Lane

West of I-430 South of Chenal Parkway

Otter Creek
Metropolitan
Soccer Fields(4), Playground, Trails, fishing pond
Section 13
Garrison Road in Section 13

West of I-430 North of Chenal Parkway

Pankey
Russ and Piggee
River Mountain Park
Neighborhood
Undeveloped
Rock Creek Trail
Chenal Parkway and Parkway Place
Taylor Loop Park
Neighborhood
Undeveloped
Two Rivers
Metropolitan
Walking Path, Nature Trails
Map to Park

For More Information

Truman Tolefree, Director
500 West Markham, Room 108
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 371-4770
ttolefree@littlerock.org