The best parks & outdoor spots in Bentonville

10 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Wonderland Trail Head

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Wonderland Trail Head connects into the Back 40 loop on Bella Vista’s east side, where ridge-and-valley terrain means gritty climbs…

201 Dartmoor Rd (Bella Vista)

Wonderland Trail Head connects into the Back 40 loop on Bella Vista’s east side, where ridge-and-valley terrain means gritty climbs followed by fast, swooping descents. Perfect for a quick after work spin or a bigger day, it’s a handy local launch that keeps rides fun and legs honest.

From the Rogers newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Turnbuckle Farm

Parks & Outdoors

If you’re into real-deal produce and low-key good times, Turnbuckle Farm is building out trails, hosting chef dinners, spinning up pizza…

821 NW McNelly Rd

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 Bella Vista newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Blue Hole Swimming

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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…

3707 NW Riverbend Rd

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, September 10, 2026

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Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is your backyard playground for big climbs, flowy descents, and plenty of mellow hangs. Spin a quick lap, sign…

2500 NW 3rd St

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 Bentonville newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Compton Gardens & Arboretum is a peaceful seven-acre slice of Bentonville where you can walk or bike through native plant-lined paths, spot…

312 N Main St

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, September 3, 2026

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Need a quick reset that doesn’t require a road trip? Coler Mountain Bike Preserve Campground hides quiet, bike-in sites right inside the…

2003 NW Homestead Ln

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, September 5, 2026

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Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Memorial Park, Bentonville's premier community park, packs 73 acres of choose-your-own-adventure: Melvin Ford Aquatic Center with an…

401 NE Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy

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, August 25, 2026

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Orchards Park

Parks & Outdoors

Right across from Crystal Bridges, Orchards Park is the city’s low-stress hangout, with meandering walking paths, lush landscaping, a water…

1100 NE John Deshields Blvd

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 Bentonville newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Phillips Park

Parks & Outdoors

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…

3108 SE J St

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, September 5, 2026

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Slaughter Pen Trail

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Slaughter Pen Trail strings 40+ miles of singletrack through Bentonville, cruising beside the Razorback Greenway and past Crystal Bridges,…

203 NE 3rd St

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, September 20, 2026

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