Parks
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Burns Park
Interstate 40, Exit 150
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Phone: 501-753-7307
Website: northlr.org
Directions & Map
Split by I-40 on the west side of North Little Rock, Burns Park encompasses more than 1,500 acres and is one of the largest city-owned parks in the country. While most of the area is still wooded, several sections have been developed into ballparks, hiking trails, a miniature golf course, an amusement park, bocce ball courts, a BMX bike track, a disc golf course, a special playground for handicapped children, soccer fields and an overnight RV campground complete with showers, grills and electrical outlets. There are also picnic areas with tables and grills, a tennis and racquetball complex and a golf course. -
Julius Breckling Riverfront Park
Ottenheirmer Plaza, Rivermarket and Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-371-4770
Fax: 501-371-6832
Website: www.lrpr.org
Directions & Map
Riverfront Park stretches eleven blocks from the River Market District to Old State House. Much of Little Rock's history began along this stretch of the river. A plaque marking the original "little rock" from which the city takes its name is located beneath the rail bridge. You can learn about the original "little rock" where settlers first came to this area in a 2,400 square foot history pavilion. The park also includes an amphitheater, The Belvedere Pavilion, playground, plazas, promenades and picnic areas. -
Murray Park
Rebsamen Park Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: 501-371-4770
Website: www.lrpr.org
Directions & Map
Murray Park is right along the Arkansas River. It's a great place to go walking with your pets. It is also great for kids. It has eight pavilions, three soccer fields, two playgrounds and a boat dock. It's also a nice place to go fishing. -
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
11901 Pinnacle Valley Rd.
Roland, AR 72135
Phone: 501-868-5806
Fax: 501-868-5018
Email: pinnaclemountain@arkansas.com
Website: www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain
Directions & Map
Spend the afternoon at one of Arkansas' prettiest spots. Rising more than 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River Valley, the cone-shaped peak of Pinnacle Mountain is a central Arkansas landmark. Once up top (a fairly easy hike up the western slope at a slow pace), the scenery can't be beat. Besides the more than 40 miles of hiking trails, there are also the Arkansas Arboretum, a playground and plenty of picnic tables.
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Riverfest Amphitheatre
400 President Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-375-2552
Fax: 501-371-6832
Website: www.lrpr.org
Directions & Map
Riverfest Amphitheatre with its spectacular backdrop view of the Arkansas River hosts many of Little Rock's concerts. It was originally designed and built in 1987, as a multi-use stage and amphitheatre. It has evolved to include 1,375 reserved seats and 9,125 lawn seats. The city's River Market, Museum of Discovery, Library and other shops surround the Amphitheatre.
Upcoming events at the Burns Park:
U.S. Youth Soccer Association's National Soccer Tournament - July 23 - 27, 2008
Upcoming events at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park:
"Discovery Days" for Schools - May 9, 2008
National Astronomy Day - May 10, 2008
Home School Days: Macro-Mayhem! - May 13, 2008
"Discovery Day" for Schools - May 14, 2008
"Discovery Day" for Schools - May 16, 2008
Home School Days: Fire! - May 20, 2008
"Discovery Day" for Schools - May 21, 2008
"Discovery Day" for Schools - May 23, 2008
Tenting at the Mountain - May 23 - 25, 2008
"Discovery Day" for Schools - May 28, 2008
"Discovery Day" for Schools - May 30, 2008
Fire Fighters' World - August 23, 2008
Bat Weekend - August 23 - 24, 2008
Star Party - September 6, 2008
Advanced Backpacking Workshop - September 7, 2008
Fall Fun Games - September 9, 2008
Pinnacle Mountain State Park Remembers - September 27, 2008
"Welcome Fall" Hayride - September 28, 2008
Fun Fall Hayride - October 4 - 5, 2008
Rendezvous & Fall Festival - October 18 - 19, 2008
Rendezvous and Fall Festival - October 18 - 19, 2008
Halloween Hike - October 31, 2008
Holiday Sale - November 28 - 30, 2008
Upcoming events at the Riverfest Amphitheatre:
Great Strides Walk - May 17, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial" - June 4, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "Rocky" - June 11, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "Happy Feet" - June 18, 2008
Power Jam, A Juneteenth Celebration! - June 20, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "Talledega Nights" - June 25, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "Notting Hill" - July 2, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" - July 9, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "Casino Royale" - July 16, 2008
Skillet: Comatose Tour 2008 - July 17, 2008
Movies in the Park presents "Wizard of Oz" - July 23, 2008
Willie Nelson and B.B. King in Concert - July 25, 2008
