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    Austin - Baggett Park

    Austin - Baggett Park

    4.3
    (4 reviews)
    24.5 mi

    This medium sized park is over an acre and includes two sets of playground equipment for smaller…read moreand larger kids to play and climb. There are walking trails that meander through the park and a nice escape to enjoy some nature in this large small city. The park looks to be perfect for picnics with several picnic tables and shaded areas and a small pavilion. he park was named after long term City Council Members Ed Austin and Mary Baggett, with gratitude and recognition of many years of dedicated service to our citizenry. There is dedicated park parking. [Review 2343 of 2024 - 391 in Arkansas - 23357 overall]

    This park is every little kids dream! It has a huge merry go round type toy that you could easily…read morefit 6 small kids on and it entertained my little one and his friends almost the entire 2 hours we were there! There are also so many trees! I absolutely love it! It was a bit overcast today so it was nice and cool but even on a hot day the trees will provide shade. There's also a wonderful aroma of honeysuckle wafting through the park and it was fun to show the kids how to get the sweet nectar from it. It only got 4 stars because there are no bathrooms! There is a Kum and go .4 mi away but that's still pretty inconvenient. Right now it looks like there is only street parking and there is one open parking spot and one handicapped spot open. There's another parking lot on the car side but it is blocked off because of all the construction. So, make sure the kiddos all go to the bathroom before you head out and you'll have a great time!

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    Austin-Baggett Park, Bentonville
    Austin-Baggett Park, Bentonville
    Austin-Baggett Park, Bentonville
    Austin-Baggett Park, Bentonville
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    The Railyard Bike Park

    The Railyard Bike Park

    4.9
    (7 reviews)
    20.9 mi

    Great place to hang out and burn some energy off in the park…read more It's an interesting location. Unique for the history of the Butterfield Railyard and downtown Rogers but it's also next to some a busy street on the other side. A trash truck drove by and crop dusted us with some strong trashy smell. The playground has a bunch of hills and climbing obstacles/tunnels. Benches surround the playground. The park is lined with recycled rubber, so it's soft and didn't get hot under the baking sun. The splash pad beneath the three faux water towers were fun as well. Each water tower has its own personality. On the other end you'll find a retired and renovated train crane around a playground with elevated slides and a lookout tower. Beyond that the Butterfield amphitheatre where I bet they host some concerts and festivals on the weekends and holidays. The City of Rogers made good use of a the historic railroad space. As the trees grow in and up, there will be more shade and I bet when as the fall approaches, more people will come to this park. Clean bathrooms are in the yellow container (railroad track side), along with a working water fountain. Nice park.

    Playground, bike park, outside shaded seating and the occasional low-speed train passing through…read more Lots of art including murals, painted water towers and climbable sculptures. Did I forget to mention that the city is also providing free wifi? The space between the playground and the train tracks has a nice fence so you can watch your little ones looking at the trains and not have to worry about them doing something dumb. Street parking with food and drink and treat vendors nearby. [Review 19795 overall - 272 in Arkansas - 767 of 2023.]

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    Railyard Park, Rogers
    Railyard Park, Rogers
    Railyard Park, Rogers
    Railyard Park, Rogers
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    Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area

    Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area

    4.6
    (20 reviews)
    31.9 mi

    Somewhere in Branson, tucked behind the tourist shops and fudge factories, we decided to go full…read morenature mode and hit the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area--which sounds way more intense than it actually is. I was half-expecting to see a bear with a banjo or a raccoon running a moonshine still. Instead, we got about 140 acres of surprisingly legit wilderness... with signs. Lots of signs. Branson knows how to label a rock. The trail started off innocent enough--wood chips, some chirping birds, a suspicious squirrel staring us down. Then came the stairs. Not like "oh look, a couple of steps," but 315 stone steps carved into the side of a bluff like Mother Nature was training for a StairMaster commercial. Whoever built these things must have been part mountain goat, part lunatic. Down we went, each step echoing with the soundtrack of my thighs weeping. Somewhere between Step 89 and existential crisis, we passed a little cave where I'm 83% sure a wizard lives. It was cool, literally and metaphorically. We didn't go in though--look, we respect magical real estate. At the bottom was a view of Lake Taneycomo so pretty it made me forgive the stair situation. There were trees, chirping birds, and a breeze that whispered, "Hey, good luck going back up." We lingered at a little waterfall trickle (emphasis on trickle--it hadn't rained much) and contemplated faking an injury to avoid the climb. Eventually, we powered back up, legs shaking, pride shattered, but hearts full. Or maybe that was just dehydration. Back at the top, we found a porch swing near the ruins of an old homestead, which felt like a reward from the hiking gods. If you ever wanted to swing gently while staring into the distance and pretending you're in a Nicholas Sparks movie, this is your spot. All in all, 5 stars would hike again. Just next time, I'm bringing hiking poles.

    People who go to Branson for shows and shopping are missing the REAL beauty of this place. I did…read morethe two mile loop that takes you down to the lake and back up to the parking lot. The beauty of the Ozarks is breathtaking! There are restrooms and covered picnic tables as well.

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    Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
    Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
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    The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure

    The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure

    4.3
    (157 reviews)
    30.0 mi
    $$

    My family really enjoyed our experience at The Butterfly Palace. It was such a neat idea we…read morecouldn't resist going in. By far the best part of the experience was the large butterfly arena with different butterflies from around the world. They give you this flower connected to a nectar vile and the butterflies basically come to you. In addition you get a laminated sheet which tells you what butterflies are in there so you can identify them. There are so many butterflies you almost forget about the pretty hummingbirds around. There is a cool mirror maze, 3D movie and slide to keep your kids occupied. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they care about their job. Prices paid for admissions which was a little pricier than expected: Child- $11.00 per ticket Adult - $32.00 per ticket Senior- $29.00 per ticket However, it's one of those prices you pay that you feel goes to a good cause to help the butterflies and other animals there. Overall, it's worth the visit if you are into that sort of thing or want to try something different than mini golf :). Just getting photo ops with my children and the butterflies is a mom and dad's dream if you can imagine lol. A great time and experience!

    We visited The Butterfly Palace during a time when some of the exhibits were closed including the…read moreslide that our kiddos were so excited about. However, even with expansion work going on and things unavailable that we were excited for during our visit it was still a five star visit. The Butterfly Palace is an absolute must if you are visiting the area. We paid high price for so many attractions and this one was by far a favorite. The flight of the monarch's 3D movie was such a quick and educational film and the small reptile area had wonderful staff. Thank you to Evan that was the most patient and kind employee that we encountered while there. She answered all of my toddler's questions without feeling dismissed or in a hurry to move on. The butterfly room was beautiful. Educational for both adults and children with identification cards, binoculars, and magnifying glasses. I could have stayed there much longer than we did waiting for butterflies to land and admiring their beauty. It was truly a fantastic experience for all ages. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. My only thing I would say is how crowded it gets. I felt like at one point it was shoulder to shoulder. I'm not sure they have limits on the amount of people in the room at one time or a way that they move people through. Either way 5/5 or 10/10!

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    The first butterfly to land on me!! (When she opened her wings she was gorgeous blue!)
    The first butterfly to land on me!! (When she opened her wings she was gorgeous blue!)
    Photo Credit: Tony Laidig
    Photo Credit: Tony Laidig
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