Sports & Outdoors
1300 Garrison Avenue
The eastern entrance to downtown Fort Smith has been transformed into a memorable gateway into the city's downtown area thanks to The Unexpected project.
This effort by 64.6 Downtown is meant to improve the entrance but is not a permanent solution.
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11333 West Highway 74
479-761-3325
Hiking, backpacking, and mountain bike trails lead to backcountry areas in the park and the surrounding Ozark National Forest.
The rugged Ozark Plateau, better known as the Ozark Mountains, cut and carved by streams and rock falls, is revealed at its…
Reed Mountain Park
479-968-5008
This self-guided trail is much as it was before man settled this country. Beginning atop the high bluffs overlooking Ozark Lake, it winds its way down to their base. The trail then makes its way along the forest floor before traveling to the overlook…
Cabin Creek Public Use Area
The 34,300-acre reservoir is on the Arkansas River, making it one of The Nation's premier major bass-fishing tournament sites. White bass are native to the river and are therefore found in Lake Dardanelle. The lake also contains very large catfish, l…
7200 Zero Street
479-646-2444
Ben Geren is home to a top-notch fitness trail, running 1.5 miles in length. Constructed of shale and dirt, it is partially ADA-accessible although some challenge should be expected by all users. Several fitness stations are available along the trail…
Vache Grasse Public Use Area
Ozark Lake covers 10,600 acres and extends 36 miles along the Arkansas River. The shoreline consists of bluffs, forests, open farmland, and level fields.
Fish found in Ozark Lake: blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, sauger, largemouth b…
16728 West State Highway 155
479-229-3655
Rising 1,350 feet, Mount Nebo offers sweeping views of the Arkansas River Valley.
Fourteen miles of trails encircle Mount Nebo. For mountain biking enthusiasts, the 4 1/2-mile Bench Trail is a fairly level route along a natural terrace that encircles…
115 Garrison Avenue
479-784-2368
Located just outside of the western gate of downtown Fort Smith's Park at West End, this brand new splash pad offers 10 dancing fountains and other great splash-features. At night, the splash pad is illuminated by color-changing LED lights.
Even bett…
3201 S M St
479-783-1255
or Toll-Free: 479-784-2368
Creekmore Park is home to the region's only Olympic-size outdoor lap pool, a diving facility, and a large community pool.
Amenities include a shallow-depth splash area for smaller children, Wibits inflatable obstacles, public bathrooms, and lifeguar…
26811 Highway 22
479-965-2068
Field Information: Airball Field, Hyperball Field, Barrel Field, Spool Field, Woods Course and other great fields not listed here.
Facilities: full-service cafe, indoor restrooms, indoor eating area, heat and air-conditioning.