First day in Downtown Little Rock and I checked out the view of Riverfront Park from the Junction Bridge. 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. read more

Riverfront Park - Parks Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Riverfront Park in Little Rock, AR, was a pitstop we happened upon since our hotel check-in was not for 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. read more

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This park rolls along the Arkansas River passing many bridges. Pedestrians & cyclists take advange of the park in an urban setting, the heart of downtown Little Rock. Murals, sculptures, places to sit, playgrounds and information about the waterfront were attractive. read more

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This was such a surprise on my riverside walk! The sculpture garden is beautiful, with a plethora of statues to take a look at. I continued walking and came upon a treehouse walkway so I followed it, and it took me to a children's climbing playground. I absolutely love it. I don't have children and I had so much fun. The tunnels are softened on the ground, plenty of spider webs, a slide, money gym, and rock climbing faces, both artificial and authentic rock scrambling. I fly all over the US and I have not seen a public area like this. Absolutely something that children need to put the screen down and play. Definitely worth the walk over! read more

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Great stop for a picnic! Plenty of shaded tables, walking trail, pedestrian bridge, and climbing places for the kiddos! A bathroom would've been great (unless I missed it). There was also a lot of trash around the playground. Cool park tho! read more

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This is a very nice park that has a host of amenities and attractions. There is metered street parking within a reason able walking distance from this park. It is a long and spacious park spanning 33 acres and running 11 blocks. This park should not be mistaken for Riverwalk Park that is located on the other side of the river on the North bank. They are totally different. This park has a lot going on and is home to many attractions. It is hard to tell what is part of the park and where it ends and begins. The Park's most notable attraction includes the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden, which is a collection of over 100 sculptures placed around the park. You will also find the First Security Amphitheater and the Medical Mile, a 1,300 foot section of the Arkansas River Trail that promotes personal health. You cannot help but notice the Park's vine covered archway that is part of the medical mile. It is very picturesque and is just calling for some photos. The park is home to two of the city's most iconic pedestrian bridges, the Junction Bridge and the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge. You will also find a large pavilion called the Riverfront Park History Pavilion where you will find an Indian Head statue that was carved by Peter Toth in 1975 and gives visitors a small glimpse at what the city looked like in its infancy. There is a wooden overlook structure at this park, as well as benches lined along the river in plaza areas that you can sit on. The park is home to a couple of play spaces and is very popular with electric scooter riders. I really liked this park and tried to experience everything that it had to offer. I took in the sculptures, sat on one of the benches overlooking the river, crossed both bridges, and got up on the overlook. It is very well maintained. They were even working on while I was there This is definitely a park that you could spend a half to full day at. I enjoyed my time here and I am sure that you will too. read more

I was highly disappointed by this place. We were there at 2pm on a Wednesday. The slide was out of order at the tunnel park. The spider web was broken in a couple spots. It's a really cool concept but it needs repair. On top of that, there were lots of homeless hanging around that it made me a little cautious with my kid. read more

Nice park along the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock. A great place to walk early in the morning when the park is so peaceful and tranquil. Love how there are so many facets to this urban park that embraces the beauty of nature. Several bridges span the Arkansas. Nice to be able to walk across the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge for a beautiful panoramic river view. The Junction Bridge is a great place for a photo op. The Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden showcases artwork along the walkways. Interesting to also read about the history of both Native Americans and explorers in the history pavilion. The Medical Mile encourages visitors to make healthy choices and exercise. Perfect way to start the day exploring downtown Little Rock. read more

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What a great park! I stopped in on a cross country road trip wanting to get a little taste of Little Rock. The view from the junction bridge was worth the fight to get a spot in the parking lot. Not only was the bridge great, but I loved walking around looking at all the art! There were dozens of statues. Some of them where what you'd expect, but there were definitely some funny ones in there too. We went around sunset on a weekday in March- we as in myself and my dog. Like I said- it was hard to find parking, but totally worth the effort. If I find myself in Little Rock again I'll return and also check out more of the Downtown area nearby! read more

This park is really cool. There is a large plant tunnel on the walkway and it leads to a super cool tunnel park for kids to climb in - they truly go underground! My kids asked to go back again and again. Awesome place!! read more

The weather was great so the hubs and I decided to take a "walk in the park!" Riverfront's got it all! Predestination bridge (with love locks)?- CHECK! Street art and sculptures for fab photo ops?- CHECK! Access to River Market right across the street for food and drinks, and bar crawling if you so choose?- CHECKMATE! All in all, great spot to soak up some fresh air and good vibes in the city! read more

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This place rocks! The coolest park in Little Rock is this Riverside park! This place has lots of free parking, behind the river market. There's lots of places to chill out here- picnic pavillions, benches, ledges that meander under beautiful flowers. This place is home to lots of cool public pieces of art. Just walk a few feet and you're sure to see some cool stuff. My fav was the Arkansas general's bust that looked like Elvis! The park was clean and generally picked up. There was several bridges that cross the river, and there were lots of people using them, so it felt safe. The police have a substation around the corner, and I saw a good number of patrols coming by. I thought it was really weird that there's a submarine parked right across from this park. It seemed to by flying a Turkish flag?! My main complaint about this park is that there are no real public restrooms. They had a workers' port-a-potty that was pretty gross. read more

Stumbled upon this little park to walk my dog. So pretty! Lots of flowers and architectural sculptures. There are 3 bridges you can walk over. There are multiple covered picnic areas. Right along the water. Very pretty and peaceful. read more

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Brought grandchild here today for first time and he had fun with other children. Only expense was $5 for parking. The children screened and generally had a good time. They do need to have a good wash down with a fire hose. They also need more benches for sitters. read more

Riverfront Park - Children playing on splash pad. - Parks Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

This was our Saturday date for lunch. Very few people, and the scenery was AMAZING! Great for a mid day walk and amazing sculpture. read more

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Awww yeah! First to review! I love parks, and this one really is beautiful. It's on the north shore of the Arkansas River, right in North Little Rock across from Downtown, but there are walking trails that go across the pedestrian bridge and cover both sides. On a nice day, there is just no better place to go! The main park also has a lot of sculptures and some playgrounds/slides for kids, the south shore has a lot more historical displays all about Little Rock and Arkansas, and it's right on the River Market. Grab a date, get some ice cream, and just walk around for an afternoon :D read more

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This is a lovely park with beautiful views , and just a few ft. from the Junction pedestrian bridge and Arkansas river. It's located behind the River Market shopping district. I noticed when walking about a nice waterfall area and splash pad. I was fascinated with all of the beautiful views and historical information this park has to offer. I enjoyed viewing all of the sculptures and murals. My favorite discoveries were all of the Native American Indian statues and information given on the Quapaw tribe. This park is walking distance to so many Little Rock sights. Definitely visit Riverfront park when you're visiting Little Rock! read more

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What a great park, it is in the city but does not smell like it is. The park has some really cool tunnels that connect up to vertical shafts with different types of climbing inside for kids. Also there is the longest kids slide I have ever gone down. A great place to take the kids. read more

Riverfront Park - Best slide and great play ground for the kids. - Parks Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

A great place to hang out in the sunshine. We decided to go down for a walk to see the city. Plenty of cool statues to see. LOTS of city history through murals. A great park for kids with lots of unique climbing activities. read more

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Great walking trail. I'm a photographer and I love the view down here. I visited a while back and the walking bridge wasn't lite up then, but it is now. I love it. Wonderful place to hang with friends and catch up and I love the location with downtown right there. I would love it to some places around the river market. read more

Riverfront Park - The last time I came the bridge wasn't lite up so I enjoyed the beautiful walking bridge being lite up. Cute little park. - Parks Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Lots of unique sculptures make this place very interesting. Nice place to stroll around after a meal admiring the sculptures and river and all the greenery around. There's some fun stuff like the water sprinklers and tunnels for the kids. The vine tunnel is awesome, a cool place to rest on hot summer afternoons. read more

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