The best parks & outdoor spots in Jonesboro

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Paragould Labor Park Center (opens in a new tab)

309 S 6th Ave · Paragould

Paragould Labor Park Center delivers the stuff locals actually use: an indoor gym you can rent for after-hours runs, an outdoor court,…

Paragould Labor Park Center delivers the stuff locals actually use: an indoor gym you can rent for after-hours runs, an outdoor court, skate park, walking track, playground, and a free splash pad open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, perfect for burning energy without burning cash.

From the Paragould newsletter, October 23, 2026

8 Mile Creek Trail (opens in a new tab)

3G83+C5 · Paragould

8 Mile Creek Trail offers nearly four miles to wander, pedal, or just clear your head, and it’s only getting better. A community-backed…

8 Mile Creek Trail offers nearly four miles to wander, pedal, or just clear your head, and it’s only getting better. A community-backed project with support from grants and the City of Paragould, it opened October 27, 2022, with a long term goal to connect to Crowley’s Ridge State Park.

From the Paragould newsletter, October 3, 2026

City Water and Light Park (opens in a new tab)

1123 S Culberhouse St

Whether you need a no-fuss spot to let the kids burn energy or a quick soccer practice field, City Water and Light Park delivers with a…

Whether you need a no-fuss spot to let the kids burn energy or a quick soccer practice field, City Water and Light Park delivers with a playground, open game field, and picnic tables, plus it’s just a few turns from the library and downtown eats.

From the Jonesboro newsletter, October 19, 2026

Optimist Park (opens in a new tab)

1395 W Nettleton Ave #1349

When the crew needs fresh air without a big production, Optimist Park has kid-hyped playgrounds, a firetruck-themed climber, chair swings,…

When the crew needs fresh air without a big production, Optimist Park has kid-hyped playgrounds, a firetruck-themed climber, chair swings, and those classic springy horses, plus a paved walking track for you to get your steps while they conquer slides and imagination land.

From the Jonesboro newsletter, October 6, 2026