Top Rated Parks to Visit in Arkansas

"A 1,000-acre space at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers, Two Rivers Park (pictured above) is a perfect shady spot overlooking the Arkansas River and I-430 bridge in west Little Rock. Just past the Two Rivers Bridge that is connected to the Arkansas River Trail, you'll find several picnic tables and cozy spots to throw down that blanket. Food Stop: Looking for an ideal place to pick up lunch?"

"National & State ParksRivercrest Drive, Little Rock, AR MoreLess Info. The 1000-acre Two Rivers Park is located where the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers meet. The park contains more than 300 garden spots that can be rented by gardeners, and hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails."

"Located just a few minutes from downtown Little Rock, this park is situated right on the banks of the Arkansas River next to the Big Dam Bridge. Several pavilions are lined up and picnic tables are scattered all around the park, so there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors during your lunch hour (and a playground for the kiddos). The picturesque views of the river are top-notch, as well as the bridge and the bluffs on the North Little Rock side of the River Trail."

"Parks7 Rebsamen Park Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202MoreLess Info. Located on the Arkansas River, Murray Park is a large recreational park offering many amenities. It features several soccer fields and volleyball courts, a dog park with riverside trails, two playgrounds, and boating, canoeing, and fishing opportunities."

"Murray Park, on Rebsamen Park Road, is right along the Arkansas River. It's a great place to go walking with your pets and has a dog park. It's also great for kids."

"Courtesy of the North Little Rock Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Located in North Little Rock on the north side of I-40, Burns Park is probably the most popular park in Central Arkansas, and it is one of the largest municipal parks in America. You'll find playgrounds, two golf courses (disc and miniature), a water slide, an amusement park, a softball field, tennis and racquetball courts, and even a camping area here."

"If you only have time for an easy, family-friendly hike with plenty of things to do, Allsopp Park is for you. Located right near the city center, the total trail runs 3.7 miles of intermediate paved and earthen trails and is perfect for hikers of all ages and abilities. The trail is also pet friendly, as long as you keep your pet on a leash."

"This park, located on Cantrell and Cedar Hill Road, has become one of Little Rock's most used metropolitan parks. You can find a playground, a baseball field, tennis courts and biking and hiking trails here. It's a great place for families to bring the kids."

"H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden is an impressive gate and garden which is located at the far end of Main Street Bridge just at the center of Little Rock. This gate and garden serves as a symbol of friendship between South Korea and America, it is also a symbol of the ancient tradition of martial arts. The gate and garden is named after American Taekwondo Association Eternal Grand Master HaengUng Lee."

"The H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden are a tribute to the Eternal Grandmaster and founder of ATA International H.U. Lee. The garden also serves to educate visitors about South Korea and salute martial arts. Eternal Grandmaster Lee contributed vastly to the advancement of martial arts worldwide, even originating the American Taekwondo Association in Little Rock."

"This park is located on the north side of I-630 at the Fair Park Boulevard exit. It is one of Little Rock's oldest and most popular parks. The park has facilities for golf, picnicking, fishing, and playground equipment for kids."

"Located on I-630 & Rodney Parham, this park has a softball field, playgrounds, bike trails, jogging trails, basketball, tennis, picnic tables, and pavilions. It is a favorite with skateboarders in Little Rock."

"The Junction Railroad Bridge is a pedestrian and cycling bridge connecting Little Rock and North Little Rock. The Junction Bridge has been a backdrop of Little Rock and North Little Rock for over 100 years. Originally built as a railroad bridge in 1884, it was rebuilt in 1970 and converted for pedestrian use in 2008."

"Well, come here at night and admire this bridge that is lit up with an array of colours. At 40 feet above the Arkansas River, come here at night for a colourful shot of the bridge with the River in the background."

"Wildwood Park is a park for music and the performing arts, designed for indoor and outdoor performances. With 104 acres, the park also has a number of gardens and smaller facilities. Within Wildwood, the Butler Arboretum contains daffodils and native flowering trees, and the neighboring Gertrude Butler Gazebo features a daylily garden and scenic views of Swan Lake."

"Anyone who visits Wildwood Park will love the ability to wander through the botanical gardens. The park is also a place where everyone can learn, imagine, and celebrate, due in part to the Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre. The 105 acres of the park are continuously used as a phenomenal natural and cultural resource for Little Rock."

"Sitting on 105 acres, Wildwood Park for the Arts aims to enrich the lives of locals through nature and art."

"1201 South Spring Street • Little Rock, AR 72202 • Map. 501-295-3989 • Visit Website. Arkansas's first indoor/outdoor, off-leash dog play area and bar, Bark Bar is the pawfect space ..."

"Mary Beth Ringgold has been the captain at the stern of this riverside hangout for many of its 42 years. An anchor for the Riverdale Design District, this restaurant is known for great seafood, the Big Swinging Deck (a second story outdoor lounge directly overlooking the Arkansas River) and the famed pink Play-De-Do concoction that’s the start of many a great story of a fantastic evening. The Oysters Bienville, half-shell oysters stuffed with tiny shrimp in a white wine and cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese, are a comforting and steady appetizer."

"Cajun’s is famous for its fabulously fresh seafood, aged Angus Beef, and full-flavored good times. Enjoy the great food and fun atmosphere, including their famous deck overlooking the Arkansas River."

"Rainbow and departing rain looking out over The Heights in Little Rock @KATVToddYak@KATVNewspic.twitter.com/YCInVvq1jS. — Brian Emfinger (@brianemfinger) October 9, 2017. Perfect neighborhood for empty nesters and families."