What a beautiful park! Highly recommend coming here for sunrise…read more So gorgeous and the pictures just didn't do enough justice! Docks, paddle boats, bait shop!

Great views in the morning. Haven't seen Lilly pads in ages. Great photo opt spots. Can rent kayak…read moreif u like n hike.

Our favorite park in Fayetteville!…read more The cool rock castle and play area - the fanatic flora and fauna - the great athletic facilities and pool - the modern and exemplary play areas - the creek running through the park the family friendly feel - the picnic and grill options - the beautiful outdoors and the nearby trail system that winds its way through the area - all reasons why!

Lame. Uninpressive. Ran down. Crummy part of town. Photos are not accurate. The castle area is…read morein need of paint and it's just old and looks bad. There wasn't too much nice and was really let down after reading the good reviews. Wouldn't recommend.

Harmon Park is located in Eureka Springs, AR…read more There is a skate park and a dog park nearby. We came for the dog park on 7.23.2025 so the others were bonuses. The two dudes before me referred to this as the skate park in their reviews. I'm focusing on more than that since the city's website details this: "The park has 6.45 acres and contains a playground, Skate Park, restrooms, Dog Park and recently constructed Arvest Bank platform for performances." About the playground area... Free parking. For little kids, the hike up might be a little steep for little legs and strollers. The area was trash free. Many shade trees. The activities were spread out. The skate park was small, but so is the town. The dog park was awesome: https://www.yelp.com/biz/eureka-springs-bark-park-eureka-springs?hrid=TmkpvnYAuWIiHpFvio-MHw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Restrooms nearby, but we didn't need to use them. Peace! Works Cited https://www.eurekaparks.com/parks

If you like bowls it's the place to be only downside is it don't drain that well…read more That's about it home dawg

This medium sized park is over an acre and includes two sets of playground equipment for smaller…read moreand larger kids to play and climb. There are walking trails that meander through the park and a nice escape to enjoy some nature in this large small city. The park looks to be perfect for picnics with several picnic tables and shaded areas and a small pavilion. he park was named after long term City Council Members Ed Austin and Mary Baggett, with gratitude and recognition of many years of dedicated service to our citizenry. There is dedicated park parking. [Review 2343 of 2024 - 391 in Arkansas - 23357 overall]

This park is every little kids dream! It has a huge merry go round type toy that you could easily…read morefit 6 small kids on and it entertained my little one and his friends almost the entire 2 hours we were there! There are also so many trees! I absolutely love it! It was a bit overcast today so it was nice and cool but even on a hot day the trees will provide shade. There's also a wonderful aroma of honeysuckle wafting through the park and it was fun to show the kids how to get the sweet nectar from it. It only got 4 stars because there are no bathrooms! There is a Kum and go .4 mi away but that's still pretty inconvenient. Right now it looks like there is only street parking and there is one open parking spot and one handicapped spot open. There's another parking lot on the car side but it is blocked off because of all the construction. So, make sure the kiddos all go to the bathroom before you head out and you'll have a great time!

Super fun, laid-back beach that's perfect for spending the day relaxing in the water! There are…read morepavilions, picnic tables, and a park area set up, which makes it great for families or anyone wanting to make a full day out of it.The sand is pretty rocky and can get hot quickly, so we kept our water shoes nearby. There were also lots of small seashells in the water, the kids had fun finding. There's plenty of space to bring tents, umbrellas, chairs, and set up your own little spot to relax.The beach area is large enough for floaties, and I even saw people with small kayaks enjoying the water. The $5 per carload fee is very reasonable, especially since it's good for the entire day. Definitely a great spot for a fun, affordable beach day!

Beautiful beach! Getting there was pretty awful as the traffic was insane, but it was also early…read moreJune when we went so it may have been a touristy hotspot time. Parking was awful and it was one car in, one car out so it took us almost an hour to get parked. The playground was nice, but aimed towards older kids and not toddlers. There was enough space to relax on the sand and swim without feeling overwhelmed or overcrowded.

This playground is amazing! It is huge and has so much to offer. I came here with my children for…read morean event and it was really fun. There are two huge pavilions with tables, which were nice since the day we came it was raining on and off. There is a huge, well more like super huge, playground for all ages. Next to the playground is a water park/splash park. My kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There is parking right next to the play areas, and then across from the parking lot are fields for more activities. We did not go over there, but it looked very nice and big.

Amazing! Much needed splash park in the area! Great temperature on the water. Cute, fun and the…read morekiddos love it! Super adorable playground and neighborhood right next door/across the street!

Great place to hang out and burn some energy off in the park…read more It's an interesting location. Unique for the history of the Butterfield Railyard and downtown Rogers but it's also next to some a busy street on the other side. A trash truck drove by and crop dusted us with some strong trashy smell. The playground has a bunch of hills and climbing obstacles/tunnels. Benches surround the playground. The park is lined with recycled rubber, so it's soft and didn't get hot under the baking sun. The splash pad beneath the three faux water towers were fun as well. Each water tower has its own personality. On the other end you'll find a retired and renovated train crane around a playground with elevated slides and a lookout tower. Beyond that the Butterfield amphitheatre where I bet they host some concerts and festivals on the weekends and holidays. The City of Rogers made good use of a the historic railroad space. As the trees grow in and up, there will be more shade and I bet when as the fall approaches, more people will come to this park. Clean bathrooms are in the yellow container (railroad track side), along with a working water fountain. Nice park.

Playground, bike park, outside shaded seating and the occasional low-speed train passing through…read more Lots of art including murals, painted water towers and climbable sculptures. Did I forget to mention that the city is also providing free wifi? The space between the playground and the train tracks has a nice fence so you can watch your little ones looking at the trains and not have to worry about them doing something dumb. Street parking with food and drink and treat vendors nearby. [Review 19795 overall - 272 in Arkansas - 767 of 2023.]

Somewhere in Branson, tucked behind the tourist shops and fudge factories, we decided to go full…read morenature mode and hit the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area--which sounds way more intense than it actually is. I was half-expecting to see a bear with a banjo or a raccoon running a moonshine still. Instead, we got about 140 acres of surprisingly legit wilderness... with signs. Lots of signs. Branson knows how to label a rock. The trail started off innocent enough--wood chips, some chirping birds, a suspicious squirrel staring us down. Then came the stairs. Not like "oh look, a couple of steps," but 315 stone steps carved into the side of a bluff like Mother Nature was training for a StairMaster commercial. Whoever built these things must have been part mountain goat, part lunatic. Down we went, each step echoing with the soundtrack of my thighs weeping. Somewhere between Step 89 and existential crisis, we passed a little cave where I'm 83% sure a wizard lives. It was cool, literally and metaphorically. We didn't go in though--look, we respect magical real estate. At the bottom was a view of Lake Taneycomo so pretty it made me forgive the stair situation. There were trees, chirping birds, and a breeze that whispered, "Hey, good luck going back up." We lingered at a little waterfall trickle (emphasis on trickle--it hadn't rained much) and contemplated faking an injury to avoid the climb. Eventually, we powered back up, legs shaking, pride shattered, but hearts full. Or maybe that was just dehydration. Back at the top, we found a porch swing near the ruins of an old homestead, which felt like a reward from the hiking gods. If you ever wanted to swing gently while staring into the distance and pretending you're in a Nicholas Sparks movie, this is your spot. All in all, 5 stars would hike again. Just next time, I'm bringing hiking poles.

People who go to Branson for shows and shopping are missing the REAL beauty of this place. I did…read morethe two mile loop that takes you down to the lake and back up to the parking lot. The beauty of the Ozarks is breathtaking! There are restrooms and covered picnic tables as well.

Horsebarn Park is located in Rogers, AR which blends into Bentonville…read more This gorgeous place was not far from our hotel. We had time to kill before we could checkin, so the first place all my girls ventured towards was the creek. Osage Creek, a brisk walk from our parking spot, had water snakes, fish, and small black crayfish - yet none of this bothered my kids or our dog. It was so dang hot on July 24, 2025 that the kids walked barefoot in the creek and the dog plopped down on her belly for a break. Lol. A walking path, public restrooms, and playground were nearby. Free parking. Trash free. The only thing that caught us off guard was when an unleashed dog rushed over to my leashed canine. The owner was slow to respond yet apologetic. Huge fan.

Wonderful park connected to the trails with restrooms and water fountains. There is a stream for…read morepets and kids to cool off and of course a playground.

My family really enjoyed our experience at The Butterfly Palace. It was such a neat idea we…read morecouldn't resist going in. By far the best part of the experience was the large butterfly arena with different butterflies from around the world. They give you this flower connected to a nectar vile and the butterflies basically come to you. In addition you get a laminated sheet which tells you what butterflies are in there so you can identify them. There are so many butterflies you almost forget about the pretty hummingbirds around. There is a cool mirror maze, 3D movie and slide to keep your kids occupied. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they care about their job. Prices paid for admissions which was a little pricier than expected: Child- $11.00 per ticket Adult - $32.00 per ticket Senior- $29.00 per ticket However, it's one of those prices you pay that you feel goes to a good cause to help the butterflies and other animals there. Overall, it's worth the visit if you are into that sort of thing or want to try something different than mini golf :). Just getting photo ops with my children and the butterflies is a mom and dad's dream if you can imagine lol. A great time and experience!

We visited The Butterfly Palace during a time when some of the exhibits were closed including the…read moreslide that our kiddos were so excited about. However, even with expansion work going on and things unavailable that we were excited for during our visit it was still a five star visit. The Butterfly Palace is an absolute must if you are visiting the area. We paid high price for so many attractions and this one was by far a favorite. The flight of the monarch's 3D movie was such a quick and educational film and the small reptile area had wonderful staff. Thank you to Evan that was the most patient and kind employee that we encountered while there. She answered all of my toddler's questions without feeling dismissed or in a hurry to move on. The butterfly room was beautiful. Educational for both adults and children with identification cards, binoculars, and magnifying glasses. I could have stayed there much longer than we did waiting for butterflies to land and admiring their beauty. It was truly a fantastic experience for all ages. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. My only thing I would say is how crowded it gets. I felt like at one point it was shoulder to shoulder. I'm not sure they have limits on the amount of people in the room at one time or a way that they move people through. Either way 5/5 or 10/10!