This is an amazing playground and park that has been retooled and refurbished. All of the play…read moreequipment is brand new and paved. Pathways have been added to get park goers from point to point without the need to trudge through muddy wet ground when it is rainy season. The playground surfaces are all weatherproof, which is a fantastic addition to the playground. This park has plenty of space for picnic and pavilions for parties. It has a train that operates seasonally through the park that features a tunnel and other exciting activities. There is a large city pool also included in the park that has a brand new structure, including a very nice competitive swim area stands, diving area, etc, along with changing rooms, showers, concessions, etc. There is also a putt putt course located within the park. Additionally, the park includes a tennis center and tennis lessons as well as organized tennis events and a tennis league.

Looks like several areas of the park are being renovated. Which is a good thing for the community…read more After checking out of our AirBnb were thought it would be a great idea to take our dog for a walk, There is a nice concrete sidewalk around the park and being early in the morning we did not come across very many walkers. Every city/community needs to have a park so everyone can use. This is a good example!

Clear, rock lined, cold, swift creek. You can let the current take you miles. People fish, swim…read moreand use inner tubes for editing on the creek. Need to wear shoes, rocks can be sharp. Fewer people during the week

Such a nice community pool! It's only $5 to get in all day and you can bring in drinks/water since…read morethey don't search bags like other pools. They have a huge pool with multiple slides, diving boards, basketball, and plenty of lounge chairs. They also have a few shaded area with benches and a snack bar with an eating area on the side. There is a kiddie pool and splash area too. They also host dive in movie nights which are fun. Located next door to the Springdale library and city park.

This is just a great place to go in the summer. We took my granddaughter here last year for the day…read moreand she had a blast. The prices are pretty decent to get in to enjoy the day at the pool. The thing that gets me is the concession stand is kinda pricy. They rent lockers if you need to put any valuables up while you're enjoying the pool. They also have lots of lifeguards to monitor the oool do safety here is really good if you have small kids swimming around.

Cannonball! The pool is pretty large with a diving board and slide! It can get a bit crowded. The…read morepark is wide open with some swings and a couple seating areas. There's also a small bike rack to park at after pedaling to cool off.

Water was a little warm and they have redone the lanes…read more Still a cool way to cool off.

Nice outdoor pool with ok change rooms. Needs some upgrades, but is a nice resource for…read moreBentonville. It is great to get into the pool for a sunshine swim work-out!

Older pool that is in need of and update, which is coming next year…read more We really appreciate the partnership with the City that supports business / Triathlete lap swims in the 50 meter pool. Lifeguards are good and helpful. Always willing to help and adjust for us lap swimmers. The equipment must be older and vacuums not as powerful as needed. The pool has a lot of usage and with baseball diamonds close, gets a lot of sand, dirt, and "stuff" on the bottom. July and August swims are in very warm water. Aerators, like they have in Fort Smith public pool, would help solve and create a more refreshing swim in the hot summer days. The locker room is adequate and could use an update. The lifeguards do the best they can to keep it clean. Great deck, a lot of space, and very nice chairs to catch some rays, which is appreciated! They need to update the sound system and be able to play music for an improved atmosphere. Overall, good pool, which I use daily. I am really looking forward to the proposed updates and see how much better it can be!

I love Bentonville parks and recreation. I drop off my wife and two kids at the Melvin Aquatic…read moreCenter a few minutes after 6pm and the pool closes at 7pm today Memorial Day. I came with them not planning to swim and I didn't even bring swim trunks. So I go down and get gas and return at 6:25pm try to enter and I tell the teenager at the desk I am just going in to wait for my wife, son, and autistic daughter swim until 7pm. He said I had to pay. Now I know that the city of Bentonville isn't hurting that bad for money that it needs to get $$ for me sitting in a chair watching and now that it is 6:45pm they are clearing the people all 10 of them. To bad the geese ruined the lake this holiday. And now I know why my dad took us to the lake instead of paying money hungry cities.

The best thing we ever did was sign up as members of the ridge club. Super affordable, clean, the…read morepool makes you feel like your are on vacation, the work out facility makes you want to break a sweat, and everyone is so nice! The waitstaff is lovely and we try to go daily. Can't wait to attend one of the member mixers. So many activities for all! Great fit for our family.

From the owner: The Ridge Club at Forest Ridge is a private club with memberships open to the public. The club…read morefeatures an 11,000 square foot clubhouse, resort-style pool with slide and cabanas, fitness facility, six lighted tennis courts, bar & bistro, social events, volleyball, and more.