Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Van Buren

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Civil War battle site with nature trails. A Civil War battle site, this prominent park features trails, a driving tour & historic structures.

Tenkiller State Park

Tenkiller State Park

Riverside park for water sports & more. 13,000-acre park along 130 miles of shoreline, offering land & water recreation & a nature center.

Kessler Mountain

Kessler Mountain

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Kessler Mountain Regional Park

Kessler Mountain Regional Park

Multi-use trails & playing fields. Green space featuring trails for hiking & mountain biking along with soccer & baseball fields.

Greathouse Park

Greathouse Park

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Bogle Park

Bogle Park

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Harmony Pointe Park

Harmony Pointe Park

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Square Gardens

Square Gardens

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Mount Sequoyah Gardens

Mount Sequoyah Gardens

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Wilson Park

Wilson Park

Scenic gardens & an outdoor pool. Venerable, landscaped park with an outdoor swimming pool, playground & whimsical castle sculpture.

Bundrick Park

Bundrick Park

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Bryce Davis Park

Bryce Davis Park

Dog-walking area in a city park. A dedicated 3-acre dog park with picnic tables, benches & a pavilion within an urban park.

Gregory Park

Gregory Park

Heavily wooded park with walking trails. 19-acre forest park with an area left to nature, a pavilion & extensive walking & hiking options.

Gordon Long Park

Gordon Long Park

Playground, picnic area & nature trails. Shady, forested park featuring a children's playground, picnic space & creekside nature trails.

Gulley Park

Gulley Park

Urban retreat with a playground & gazebo. Simple recreational park offering a children's playground, stream & a gazebo with live music.

Wilson Springs Nature Preserve

Wilson Springs Nature Preserve

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Greenleaf State Park

Greenleaf State Park

Nature destination on namesake lake. Lake boating, fishing & swimming, plus hiking trails, campsites, cabins & other guest amenities.

Lake Fayetteville Park

Lake Fayetteville Park

Fishing, trails & mountain biking. Laid-back, sprawling natural space offering a boat dock, fishing & trails for walking & biking.

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Themed gardens & a butterfly house. Park with 12 themed gardens & a butterfly house offering a full schedule of classes & lectures.

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