SPG's State Guide to Sports in Arkansas

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

Burns Park – Soccer, lacrosse, flag football, tennis, baseball, softball, disc golf, pickleball, golf, cricket, BMX track, cross country

With nearly 2,000 acres of multi-sport facilities and trails, Burns Park is the premier complex of the South. Home to 17 multipurpose irrigated flat fields split into four quadrants, each featuring permanent restrooms, pavilions and concessions. Tournament lighting on one quadrant with 2 cricket pitches, 2,500 bleacher seating, and 1,500 parking spaces available. Burns Park Tennis Center has 30 outdoor courts (18 lit), including a championship court and 6 junior courts, and indoor facility with 6 courts equipped with locker rooms, showers, restrooms, lounge, observation area, concessions, secured storage space and over 300 parking spaces. Nearby are 12 lit pickleball courts with the capacity to convert tennis courts into 60 additional pickleball courts. The youth baseball complex has 7 lit fields ranging from 7U-14U, permanent restrooms, playground concessions and umpire room. The softball complex has 5 lit fields with temporary fencing options, permanent restrooms, concessions and umpire room.  Burns Park is also home to two 18-hole golf and disc golf courses. Throughout Burns Park you can find a new amusement park, inclusive playground, and access to 14 miles of mountain biking.

North Little Rock Riverfront Park – Cycling, running, festivals, flex space

Located along the Arkansas River, Riverfront Park offers 3.3 acres of flexible event space backdropped with the beautiful Arkansas River. There are two rentable sections with a paved stage pad, permanent restrooms, electricity and water on-site. Adventure races, festivals, cycling and running marathons are welcome with access to the paved Arkansas River Trail spanning 88 miles. There are plenty of open spaces for competitors to relax after the event or finish the day with a celebration at Argenta Plaza in the heart of Argenta Arts District or Dickey-Stephens Park, home to our minor-league team the Arkansas Travelers.

Stone Links Park– Disc golf, cross country, cricket, festivals, flex space

Stone Links Park is a new disc golf complex that has four basic tracks ranging from 5,500 – 9,000 feet with multiple tee pads and basket placement. There are two flat fields available equipped with cricket pitches. This complex is cut from prairie grass making it ideal for all events that require a flexible open outdoor space. There is a clubhouse, restrooms, and ample parking available on the grounds.

Pine Bluff Aquatics Center -Swimming

Located in the heart of Pine Bluff, the $11 million 36,000-square-foot center offers first class facilities including an eight-lane, 25-yard short course competition pool with water maintained at 82 degrees, state-of-the-art timing scoreboard, a therapy pool, water sports area, and can accommodate up to 1,600 people.

Taylor Field Baseball Stadium – Baseball

Taylor Field Baseball Stadium is a regulation-size baseball field featuring a U-shaped grandstand that holds 1,800 seats behind home plate. The stadium was constructed in 1939 and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. It seats 2,400 and reaches 315 feet to the right and left field foul poles, 360 feet in left centerfield, and 390 feet to the deep corner in centerfield.

Pine Bluff Convention Center – Basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, boxing

Home of the world-renowned King Cotton Holiday Classic basketball tournament, this impressive center features a 23,000-square-foot arena with tiered seating for up to 7,600. Recent upgrades include the latest in audio visual technology such as overhead communications module with live video feed, replay, and broadcast, 12-foot videoboards, 18-foot digital scorer’s table, NCAA-approved lighting, renovated restrooms and dressing rooms, and adjoining concourses with flat-screen monitors and concession stands.

C.L. “Charlie” and Willie George Park – Baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, walking

This park features several amenities including one lighted football field, three lighted tennis courts, four artificial turf baseball fields with concessions, six soccer fields, a dog park, a paved walking trail, two pavilions, play structures and a splash pad open daily.

The Jones Center – Skating, swimming, fitness

This state-of-the-art 220,000-square-foot recreation, community and event center is located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. This massive facility houses a year-round ice arena, junior-Olympic-sized lap pool, activity pool with a slide, world-class bike park, basketball court, fitness center, indoor track, conference center and chapel/auditorium. Also located in the center is a cafe with a menu designed in collaboration with local partners.

Springdale Recreation Center – Basketball, volleyball, soccer, group fitness, weight training

This newly remodeled facility boasts six indoor hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball, two indoor soccer fields, group fitness areas, and weight training equipment. The center is home to area youth sports and is an ideal location to host a tournament or camp at any age level. Ample parking, spectator seating, and full-service concessions are available to accommodate guests. The Springdale Recreation Center offers yearly memberships and facility reservations to meet any number of needs.

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

Matrix Racquet Club – Tennis, padel, pickleball, volleyball

Located right across the Rogers city line in Lowell, Matrix Racquet Club offers high-quality tennis facilities for camps, tournaments and events. With both indoor and outdoor courts, the facility is perfect for year-round events. In addition to tennis, the Club is equipped for padel, pickleball and volleyball. The expansive facility features 12 tennis courts, the ability to have 56 pickleball courts simultaneously, three padel courts, a café, and a health club.
Rogers Regional Sports Park/Veterans Memorial Park – Softball, baseball, kickball, football, quidditch, lacrosse, rugby, soccer

Rogers Regional Sports Park features six baseball/softball fields, a water fountain in every dugout and a designated warm-up area for each team along with a central concession stand. Veterans Memorial Park features two baseball fields, two softball fields, five grass multi-purpose fields, and one turf multi-purpose field with amenities including grills, pavilions, picnic tables, sand volleyball courts and a pond. Both are connected to the Rogers trail system.

Beaver Lake – Fishing, boating, swimming, scuba diving, kayaking

Beaver Lake, a 28,370-acre freshwater lake, is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and is a popular place to boat, camp, fish, scuba dive, canoe, wake board, kayak, stand up paddle board, and swim. It is nationally renowned for bass fishing and has become a destination for fishing tournaments.

Arkansas Athletes Outreach – Basketball, volleyball, cheer, dance, wrestling, table tennis, flag football, lacrosse

Arkansas Athletes Outreach is a newly built indoor/outdoor facility that features four indoor multi-purpose courts and two outdoor 100-yard grass fields. The Rogers facility has a sister property in Fayetteville with additional courts.