The best parks & outdoor spots in Benton County

If you’re into real-deal produce and low-key good times, Turnbuckle Farm is building out trails, hosting chef dinners, spinning up pizza nights, and running a farmstand/CSA that actually tastes like something. Keep an eye on their events or catch the food truck when it pops up.

From the Bentonville newsletter, October 17, 2026

When the afternoon sun refuses to chill, Blue Hole Swimming is the no-frills, bring-your-sandals kind of spot locals hit for a quick dip between rides and errands. A natural pool and refreshingly cold water make for an easy reset that feels miles away yet stays close to home.

From the Bentonville newsletter, October 16, 2026

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is your backyard playground for big climbs, flowy descents, and plenty of mellow hangs. Spin a quick lap, sign up for a skills clinic or guided ride, let the kids roam the playground, then refuel at the on-site cafe or settle in at the campground.

From the Rogers newsletter, October 8, 2026

Compton Gardens & Arboretum is a peaceful seven-acre slice of Bentonville where you can walk or bike through native plant-lined paths, spot seasonal blooms, and actually learn what you're looking at thanks to labels. Settle onto a shady bench and enjoy a little Ozark biodiversity in your backyard.

From the Bentonville newsletter, October 10, 2026

Need a quick reset that doesn’t require a road trip? Coler Mountain Bike Preserve Campground hides quiet, bike-in sites right inside the preserve, with world-class singletrack and public art steps away, so you can spin laps, then crash under the trees. Perfect for a weeknight unplug or a ride-heavy weekend.

From the Bentonville newsletter, October 11, 2026

Memorial Park, Bentonville's premier community park, packs 73 acres of choose-your-own-adventure: Melvin Ford Aquatic Center with an Olympic-size pool, a separate diving pool and a wading pool, plus soccer, tennis, softball, baseball, hoops, sand volleyball and a skate park. Pencil it in this week.

From the Rogers newsletter, September 30, 2026

Right across from Crystal Bridges, Orchards Park is the city’s low-stress hangout, with meandering walking paths, lush landscaping, a water feature and an amphitheater backdrop that makes even a quick stroll feel like an event. Try it this week when you need space to think without leaving town.

From the Rogers newsletter, September 27, 2026

Need a home-field advantage for your kid’s team or a spot to catch some weekend tourneys? Phillips Park is a 50-acre baseball hub with seven full-size lighted fields, concessions and a lighted pavilion, with plans for batting cages, an inclusive playground and more as it grows to 10 fields.

From the Rogers newsletter, October 14, 2026

Slaughter Pen Trail strings 40+ miles of singletrack through Bentonville, cruising beside the Razorback Greenway and past Crystal Bridges, with trail art popping up between berms. It’s urban riding that still feels wild, perfect for quick after-work laps or a Saturday mission with friends.

From the Rogers newsletter, October 22, 2026