First day in Downtown Little Rock and I checked out the view of Riverfront Park from the Junction…read moreBridge. The views at night were gorgeous and I enjoyed standing there watching the views of the skyline. The park offers well paved walking trails of various lengths as well as many places to sit and ample greenery.

Riverfront Park in Little Rock, AR, was a pitstop we happened upon since our hotel check-in was not…read morefor another hour. It was a sweltering hot day on July 22, 2025, but my daughters, our dog, and I enjoyed this place anyway. The park, named after a for parks and recreation director named Julius Breckling (not listed on this Yelp page with his name), was huge - 39 acres huge. Lol. The cons were: - trash scattered sparingly on the ground - sus characters - some areas that were worn out/ run down - parking fees (see below) - no restrooms available - none that we saw Pros: + amphitheater + dogs on leashes okay + playground area + sculptures throughout + shaded sitting areas + splash pad (there were two of them, but only one was operable that day) + terraces + walking paths + water fountains + nearby pedestrian bridge + The Little Rock monument near the bridge Parking was $3 per hour for 8 hours maximum - enforced 24/7. The kiosk accepted coins or card payment only.

Margaret Clark Adventure Park is the smaller of the two playground areas that my girls discovered…read moreinside Riverfront Park in Little Rock, AR. This was a bit smaller compared to the other one. In fact it didn't interest my big kids all that much. There wasn't a "can we go back to the other park?" It was, "we're going back to the other one. Bye, Mom." Lol. Just a reminder parents, please teach your kids to pick up their trash right before you leave. It's good for them and helps us all enjoy the park much more. Plus the Arkansas River is just a few yards away.

This is a neat like sub-park/play area located in Riverfront Park, just off of the main section of…read morethe Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden. It is named after Margaret Clark in appreciation of her longtime commitment to children and her interest in Riverfront Park. Her husband William E. Clark, has a wetlands park, down the street from this one by the Clinton Library, that is dedicated to him as well. It is very nice and welcoming. You know you have found the park when you see the twin sheep sculptures, Bliss and Glee, which are the work of Giuseppe Palumb. The park also has a hippopotamus sculpture named Roundbottom, that serves double duty as a bench. It is the work of Tim Cherry. The park opened in 2018 and still looks relatively new. It was designed for children ages 2-5 and is on artificial grass and mud free rubber surface. The park appears to have a nature theme and has a bank of traditional/toddler swings, rocks to climb, percussion instruments, bridges, slides, stand and spin, and a spinning cone climber. The slides are small and there is not much there as far as equipment goes, so I do not see the park entertaining kids much older than 5. It is a nice park though and well maintained. I have no issue with them catering to pre-school kids because sometimes the littles get over run over and pushed to the side by the big kids at other parks. This is not a destination park, but it is nice spot to visit if you are in the area with little kids and some time to kill.

What a cool find, nestled is a Little Rock neighborhood, only a 10 minute drive from downtown. The…read moreopening credits of Gone With the Wind was filmed here ! The replica of a 1800s mill, built in the early 1900s surrounded by calming water , flowers, trees, and wildlife. I was fascinated by the bridge and stairs which appeared to be made of wood but was constructed of concrete, amazing! Surrounding neighborhood is beautiful, the park area was very clean and easy to access and walk around. Tip- get here early for photos and a relaxing stroll, this place gets very busy!

Absolutely beautiful and AMAazing place! That's why I love Yelp! Found her on yelp and the reviews…read moreand pictures do not say enough of how tbeautiful and amazing this place is!

For walking, this is a relatively level trail. After all, this was a golf course before being made…read morea park for walking and other things. Having restrooms is convenient. Coleman Creek flows through the park. The pond is nice and might be able to be fished by children. In the summer, the city has a splash pad to play and stay cool.

Our favorite park! It has something for everyone in the family. The scenery is beautiful and it is…read moreconveniently located right off of the interstate and close to the hospitals and shopping. There is a little splash pad for the summer!

Peabody Park is a playground area inside Riverfront Park in Little Rock, AR…read more This was the first area my 12 and 10-year-olds wanted to navigate. They loved it. Admittedly we were all bummed the splash pad in this particular area was still inoperable (according the Tank G.'s 6.20.2023 review). However, walk a bit further to the east and there is another one. The inclusion of the splash pad in this flatter area was quite the boffo decision on city official's part as the July 2025 heat proved to be highly intense. I didn't allow my dog to run through it as there were many other kids including my daughters enjoying the splashes of cold water, but she acted like she wanted to. She's normally little Miss "Oh No the neighbor's sprinklers are going to spray me." Lol. I didn't take photos of this park because there were so many kids there. The humidity mixed with the Arkansas heat was a bit more bearable with the trees and shade structures nearby. I appreciate the tube slides (since they're enclosed) so the kids don't burn their bums sliding down... Lol. And thank goodness I had our dog with me because otherwise I might have needed rescuing much like this recent News Nation headline: "Connecticut man, 43, rescued after 'wedged' in playground slide." Knocked off a star due to many areas such as the playground surface being worn out and being quite the salient eyesores.

This park, billed as "An Adventure Playground" is located in Riverfront Park just off of the…read moreJunction Bridge. The play area was designed by children and opened in the Summer of 2008. The park features an awesome splash pad, large outdoor and underground tunnels, a spider pyramid, giant rocks for climbing, a bridge and a slide. A large portion of the play area's ground (lower level) is lined with the mud free rubber surface. It has a kind of unique setup where it is kind of like two levels. An upper level and a lower level, with the two being separated by a steep incline. One cool part about this is that you can take the slide from the upper to lower level. On a side note, the splash pad was not operating while I was there, but it was just the beginning of Summer, so I cannot really speak much about it. It does look nice though You will also find a pavilion, Ozark Pavilion, that is elevated and overlooks the splash pad and play area, n the area that allows parents to sit and relax, while supervising their littles. The park is very well maintained and still looks relatively new. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance to/from the park and the meters run from 8AM to 6PM, Monday through Friday. This is a very nice park to visit and spend some time at. It is spacious and picturesque. I highly recommend checking this place out if you get the chance.

Came here to walk around on a Sunday evening around 7PM, great spot to see the city and river…read morebelow. Awesome views and good place to see sunset!

This trail is nooo joke. It was hot as heck and some parts of the trial are so skinny and rocky so…read morebe prepared for that. The view is so worth it and the purple clay was cool to see! Be prepared to sweat!

Super easy trail with stunning views!…read more My husband and I went right before the sun was setting so we were able to get the best of both worlds! We got to the peak and enjoyed the beautiful views. The trail is super easy and can be done with little ones as well. Being the daredevil my husband is, we decided to go off trail a little and climb some rocks to get up the mountain. If you're feeling a little adventurous...I say go for it too!

Free entrance and free parking is a plus. No sign in required…read more There are restrooms at the base of the mountain. The West Summit Trail is supposed to be easier than the Eastern. Since I'm not used to climbing mountains I chose the Western. All I can say is whoever called that a trail is an optimist. Yes, there are some discernible parts that look like a trail, but much of the way is climbing over large rocks and boulders which in some places are sort of stacked like stairs. It was a challenge. Thank you to whoever put in the occasional benches where I could catch my breath and give my 64 year old legs a rest in between climbs. I saw some with small children, but those 6 and under were not enjoying it. If you have hiking boots, bring them along with some water, you will need them. I wore sneakers but they were slipping on some of the rocks. There are some places rails would have helped. If you don't have good balance this is not for you. The good news is I made it up to the top and down without breaking or spraining anything. I am glad I've been walking 3 miles at home, as that helped get me in enough shape to attempt this. But home is flat, and climbing uses different muscles. The view at the top is amazing, and I'm glad I did it. I'd like to work on getting in better shape and trying it again. ...But if you're not in the best shape, I recommend working on that first. Even some young people were saying how challenging the trek was for them.

If you've read my reviews at all, you know I love parks. Absolutely love them! And this one? This…read moreis what every urban area needs - a long, beautiful river-front park right near (but just far away from!) town. It's easy to get to, and hard to leave! I come here for a lot of things, but my favorites are: To take my dog to Paws Park, possibly my favorite Dog Park ever For a walk across Big Dam Bridge (the name cracks me up every time...) to and from North Little Rock Picnics, outdoor barbecues, frisbee games, and to just walk (or sit) by the Arkansas River. Lovely! It's also a great place to bike or jog, and if you are biking, it's an easy loop to Burns Park and/or the Cajun's Wharf area. And I've been shocked by how big and spacious it feels, even when it's full Check it out on your next day of fun in the sun! Some handy links: http://www.yelp.com/biz/friends-of-paws-parks-little-rock?osq=murray+park (the dog park) http://www.yelp.com/biz/big-dam-bridge-little-rock?osq=murray+park (the bridge)

This is a wonderful, shaded and pleasant place to let your furry friends freely fraternize. There…read moreis aren't any signs that I noticed that tell you where the Doggy Park is, so when you enter Murray Park, turn right and go over to the East end of the park. There is a one-way loop road around the dog park so be looking for that.

I love this park... and all other parks around LR. It's quiet, pretty, green, and safe.read more

Did not know about this park, kind of hidden off the main road. But found it while looking up…read moretrails online. Cute small little park for children. But there's also lots of nature trails in the nearby hills. Nice place to come and walk your dog or go for a hike.

When my brats were young this park was a safe place 4 them. Ill be taking my glams(grands) there…read morepretty soon. The new layout & updated equip is a great look and scene for the area. Tennis & Basketball across the street. Football or kickball in the field nearby.

Well... the homeless woman yelling profanities at us while our kids tried to play didn't sit well…read morewith me. We're just minding our business and she kept talking sh*t to us. This park is actually pretty nice. It's in a crappy area. Such a shame. Playground is pretty cool. Rubberized ground cover is super soft and clean- unlike wood chips. There is a great looking splash pad here to cool off on a hot day. Unfortunately our whole experience was soured by that lady. Wish this place was crawling with kids but it's probably bc of the area.