Beautiful hiking!! Quite a few varieties of trails…read more We did Fuller trail from the campground to "the point" (which had a trashcan and a picnic table). Very nice trail, right next to the lake. Lots of uneven roots and rocks though. We returned on Beacham Trail, just slightly inland of fuller, but it parallels it completely. It was quite a bit more flat and easier to navigate if you have any foot or ankle concerns. Lovely trails! Full bathrooms at the campground. And a GREAT playground for kids!

Camped here, not too busy yet, site was nice, shower was adequate, staff even delivered the…read morefirewood we bought. Shortish drive into town, 2 miles but twisty turny roads, lol

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.

Beautiful park! Great playgrounds, fairy garden and castle, tennis courts, gazebos, walking trails,…read morefountains, swings, and even a city pool. Lots of trees and shade and near downtown. Some areas currently under construction.

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!

Great beach for families. Tucked away from the open water, so the waves are minimal for kids…read moreplaying.

We arrived at the park around 9:30 and there was plenty of spots to spread you towel and enjoy the…read morebeach. Facilities were ok, at least clean at the time of my visit.

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.

This is a beautiful hidden gem right in the heart of Branson. I found it here on Yelp and my friend…read moreand I decided to stop by and walk during one day we were in the area. It was fall and there were lots of leaves on the ground, but we could still make out the trails which was nice. The main, short trail is very wide so many people can walk it at the same time. The longer trails were more narrow. I only walked a short portion of one and realized I was probably not experienced enough for it lol - it was very steep and twisty. I liked that there are options for all fitness levels and every trail seemed to have nice views. They also have nice clean restrooms, picnic areas and a kids play area in the front. Great place to stop for a break while on the strip - and its FREE.

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.

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.

This was such a fun experience! They were under construction when we went so it was a work in…read moreprogress but the butterflies made up for it! All kinds of colors and sizes of butterflies. The staff gave everyone a handheld nectar container with a fake flower on top and we walked around and enjoyed having them land on them! Also they have binoculars, Safari hats & magnifying glasses to borrow. The mirror maze was a trip! Lol great family fun! For a family of 4 (including 2 children with military discount), we paid $103. A tad higher considering the construction going on but it was fun.

The Butterfly Palace was a great experience overall. Our daughter absolutely loved it, and there…read morewas more to see than we expected, butterflies of course, but also lizards and other exhibits that kept things interesting. It was clean, well-organized, and a nice place for kids to explore without being overwhelming. I'd say it was a pretty good experience for the money. One great tip we learned while we were there: when you buy a ticket, it's good for multiple days. Ours was valid through Monday even though we visited on Saturday, which makes it a great option to do early in your trip so you can come back. The one weird thing about our visit happened outside in the parking lot. There was a camper trailer parked in the covered parking spaces, taking up four or five spots. It was raining heavily during our visit, so we watched older adults and families with small kids having to park farther down the hill in uncovered spots while this camper took up prime covered space. I have no idea what the situation is but it came off like a really poor decision on the part of the owners. That said, the experience inside was still enjoyable, and we'd return.