Springdale Parks

A Perfect Retreat...

Take a look at any great city, anywhere in the country, and you will find a city with great parks. Green space and a commitment by city governments to provide for the recreation of its citizens has long been considered an important aspect in any city's quality of life.

Springdale is well aware of that need and provides for its citizens some of the best park facilities in the region. From the magnificent Randal Tyson Sports Complex on the west side of town to the remarkably quaint but updated Murphy Park downtown to the girls's softball and park complex at J.B. Hunt Park in north Springdale to Bayyari Park -- the city's newest park, the city continues to improve and expand its quality park offerings.

Springdale's Murphy Park

Oldest of the city's parks is Murphy Park, located in the heart of Springdale. New to is the award-winning $4 million Springdale Aquatic Park. Accompanying the Aquatic Park are several walking trails, picnic areas and play areas that the entire family will enjoy. The large shade trees and duck pond enhance the parks beauty and keep visitors comfortable on hot simmer days. The park is also home to several geese and ducks that freely wander the area. Adjacent to Murphy Park is the newly expanded Springdale Public Library.

Aquatic Park

The largest public aquatic center in the region is the award-winning Springdale Aquatic Park. Thousands of families from across Northwest Arkansas make their way to the $4 million facility's multiple pools and slides each summer. A competitive swimming and diving pool as well as a large play pool dominate the facility. Large twisting slides empty into the play pool while two other areas are dedicated to the younger tots not quite ready for the open water.

For hours of operation and cost call (479) 750-7946.

Randal Tyson Park

Randal Tyson Park is a 70-acre wonderland designed for baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and basketball. It's the primary site for youth and adult league games during the summer months. Four little league fields are fully equipped with lights and scoreboards with two fields kept in championship shape for the many regional & national tournaments hosted at the complex. Adult softball fields are nearby as are regulation baseball fields for older leagues. Randal Tyson Park is also home to the Springdale High Bulldog and Springdale Har-Ber High Wildcat baseball teams each spring. Soccer fields get use year round as do the lighted tennis courts just a stone's throw from nearby Helen Tyson Middle School. A large play area with basketball goals is adjacent to two different lighted pavilions, walking trail and a wooded field are perfect for a sunny afternoon stroll.

J.B. Hunt Park

J.B. Hunt Park opened for business in 2001, and provides expansive opportunities for walking & jogging in addition to beautiful wide open spaces. Located at Fleming Avenue between Pump Station and Silent Grove Road in north Springdale, J.B. Hunt Park covers 105-acres and is home to the city's girl softball leagues The park has lighted fields and concession stands to service the hundreds of families who spend countless summer nights there each year.

Grove Street Park

Grove Street Park is one of the city’s oldest parks located near the growing residential areas east of the city’s business district. The park is equipped with playground equipment for children, a community center, and baseball facilities.