Fort Smith is home to many beautiful outdoor spaces. Residents can enjoy a wide range of activities and events in areas such as pools, playgrounds, and nature centers.

Browse Parks by Category

Art & Performance Centers

• Harry E. Kelley Park
• McClure Amphitheater
• Riverfront Amphitheater

Dog Parks

• Chaffee Crossing Dog Park (under construction)
• Fort Smith Park

Historic & Nature Parks

• Anniversary Rose Garden
• Carol Ann Cross Park
• Cisterna Park
• Compass Park
• Creekmore Park
• Fort Smith Park
• Gateway Park
• Harry E. Kelley Park
• Imani Park
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
• Massard Prairie Battlefield
• Riley Farm Park
• Ross E. Pendergraft Park
• Ruth Armstrong Nature Center
• Spradling Park
• Tilles Park

New Inclusive Playgrounds

• Creekmore Park
• Harley A. Wilson Park
• John Bell Jr. Park
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

Playgrounds and Neighborhood Parks

• Carol Ann Cross Park
• Creekmore Park
• Harley A. Wilson Park
• Hillcrest Park
• Imani Park
• John Bell Jr. Park
• Kelley Park Ballfields
• Tilles Park
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
• Riley Farm Park
• Riverfront Skate and Bike Park
• River Park
• Spradling Park
• Stagecoach Park
• Woodlawn Park

Pools & Aquatic Centers

• Compass Park
• Creekmore Park
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
• Parrot Island Waterpark
• Tilles Park
• Woodlawn Park

Sports & Recreation

• Chaffee Crossing Pickleball Complex
• Creekmore Park
• Fort Smith Park
• Harley A. Wilson Park
• Imani Park
• Kelley Park Ballfields
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
• Riverfront Skate and Bike Park
• Spradling Park
• Stagecoach Park
• Tilles Park
• Woodlawn Park

Parks Department Responsibilities

The Parks Department takes care of the hundreds of acres of lush, green parks for residents to enjoy. The Parks Department is also responsible for:

• Aquatic Centers
• Downtown Banners
• Medians and Islands
• Statues

Browse the full list of parks, trails, and facilities the Parks Department maintains.

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