What a fun way to spend some family time! Our family enjoyed stepping back in time to the good ole…read moredays right here and now! This place is alive and well and offers a great activity in such a way for any age group to really enjoy skating in a fun, safe environment. They offer special skating sessions for various age groups, etc that make it easy to n the sweet spot for you and your family! They have a snack stand with good options at reasonable prices and the folks that run the place keep it clean and comfortable - and SAFE for all ages! We recommend it!

My son loves coming here to skate so he obviously wanted to have his birthday party here with his…read morefriends. I didn't mind paying the price the asked ( $100for up to 8 kids). The blonde lady in the front is always nice. She told me which table was ours. The table was set up nicely. No one came to ask about our drink or if we wanted pizza so I walked up to the concession stand. The girl that was working behind the counter was a new girl that looked young and had the personality of a rock. Anytime I had a questions about drinks or food she seemed annoyed. I asked for the drinks for my kids bc they where very thirsty from skating it took them 10-15 min. to get my drinks out there. I walked up there 2 times thinking they had forgotten about us. The pizza that was brought to us still had the price tag that was bought either at sams or Walmart of $6.98 . We bought it for $13. Wow! This was the worst customer service experience I have ever had ! If you are thinking about throwing your child a birthday party DO NOT go here you will regret it like I did!

This multi use complex had great restrooms and concessions, plus good seating and parking options…read more We've enjoyed ballgames and concerts and other outdoor activities.

Devils den State Park Arkansas is a wonderful destination for hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing,…read morerelaxing, camping, staying in a cabin and more! The cave system here has numerous places for exploration. The hiking trails are well-maintained and offer wonderful exploration opportunities, including to waterfalls, water features plus high vantage points with a great view looking out over the scenery below. All of this is offered to the Ozark Mountains and free of charge, as the state parks offer visits for free sponsored by the state of Arkansas. This is a favorite place of ours to go, and we come at least once a year - usually in the spring and often times we will come a second or third time during the year in the fall too. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, this is not a place to be missed.

Do not go here! They ruined our visit in many ways. They called the Park police saying there were…read moreunsupervised kids in the pool after they verified that there was someone over 21 in the pool while the mom was ordering food from the cafe. They lied to the park police and did not have a justified reason. This park is meant for only known locals and is racists. Spend your cafe and park money elsewhere.

It has a small business vibe that makes it feel like home, but during events there's never enough…read morestaff. They quickly become overwhelmed and the staff can get rude. To make matters worse they charge per .... Every Person , every tent, camper and every buggy. So while they are calculating the cost for each item. Then need to count and make change for each person. It makes getting in a hassle and there is not usually any person to direct you to a spot. You're lucky if they point you towards the spot and say "somewhere between...... but not these ....... Those are taken. It's far away both good and bad. If you Forgot something or need to get a part for your buggy . It's a wasted 1/2 day in my opinion. So bring whatever you think you need and maybe some spare parts. I recommend a filter for your RV water intake because it can be very murky. The restaurant serves good food. The sights are amazing. Most guests are very friendly and welcoming. Sometimes it can get rowdy on the weekends. Forest service prays on out of towners that get on the wrong trails so get a map! It's all about making the best memories possible.

If you want an adventure, go to Byrd's. From their campsites or cabins, you can ride thrilling ATV…read moretrails, hike, bike or float the Mulberry river in a kayak, canoe or raft. We always have a blast here. The Riverfront Restaurant at Byrd's has great food and a beautiful view of the river. They even have grass landing strips for those who fly. There is always something to do at Byrd's or you can just relax and listen to the river. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and are helpful.

This is a local park that has nice areas for play and leisure. It is also a recognition of those…read morewho have served and those who currently serve in our armed forces.

So compared to some of the National Parks and NP hikes I've been on, this place is just so-so, but…read moreit's really not fair to compare Devil's Den and the Butterfield Hiking Trail to them, it has to be considered separately, for what it is -- a State Park. And for that I give it 4 stars. I went on July 4, 2012, the Ranger Station and Visitor Center was open which was good. The Rangers were very helpful and meticulous in getting all my info for my planned hike on the Butterfield Hiking Trail -- a 15-mile loop. They got my car description, license plate #, start time, estimated end time, and "cut off time" -- i.e. the time after which, if I had still not returned, they would send a ranger out looking for me -- which was nice, pretty professional, and reassuring to me. I was doing it as a day hike which while a bit challenging, is doable for someone in decent shape who is an experienced hiker and comes well supplied. I had hiking boots, a headlamp, 8 liters of water, a water filter, and some food in my hiking backpack. I also used bug spray. The bug spray was a must. The hike itself was ok, unlike most hikes that go up the first half then down the second half (or the opposite for a place like the Grand Canyon), this hike went up and down constantly over rolling hills -- so even though the absolute elevation gain at any one point was only about 500 feet, the total elevation gain if you account for all the mini-ascents was probably much higher than that. Typical rugged wilderness scenery, woods, woods, and more woods -- it was pretty dry so there were few water sources, but there were some if I needed more water. Ultimately I only drank about 5 of the 8 liters I brought. My one gripe is that I lost the trail on 3 separate occasions, which is very easy to do if you don't pay very careful attention to the blue diamond markers on the trees designating the trail. Those detours probably tacked on another 2 miles or so onto my total distance. Between miles 2 and 3 in particular I went way of course and ended up out at the highway at Bridge's General Store, and to find the trail again I had to go back about a mile on the highway, so that was kinda bad. But I guess as long as one pays very close attention to the blue tree markers you should be ok. Also even though I am a pretty experienced hiker my right knee did start hurting pretty bad after mile 12 or so, I think it was a combination of the long distance and the relatively heavy pack I had on (8 liters of water weighs a lot), and for the last two milesor so I basically limped with a ramrod straight right leg. I started at 8:30am and finished right around 5:30pm which is 9 hours, but I think if one doesn't get lost at all like I did and has no leg/msk problems like I did this hike is doable in about 6 hours. Overall this is a good day excursion and hike if you're in the local area, recommended.

The Butterfield hiking trail is a challenge not to be taken lightly. A reviewer has posted several…read morephotos so take a good look, and imagine your legs going over those rocks. I recently completed this trail over the weekend so experienced it first hand. Don't skip checking in at the visitor/ranger center in the park before heading out. They get a lot of information from you and that is for good reason as there is very little, if any, cell phone reception on the trail. Also bring some hiking companions not just to enjoy the scenery, but also for safety. Because of the trees, terrain, and lack of cell coverage it would take considerable time to locate and extract you if something happened. For camping in the back country, there are basically two sites. Rock Hole Camp and Junction Camp. Take note of the "Rock" in Rock Hole Camp because unless you are sleeping in a hammock, you will have a hard time finding a spot free of rocks to put a tent. Junction Camp is more cleared to put up a tent. The park the trail connects to is called Devils Den, so a fitting name for the section of trail between Rock Hole and Junction Camp could be the Devil's Rock Garden. Lots and lots of rocks so I would recommend mid-height hiking boots at a minimum to protect your toes and reduce the chance of rolling your ankles. A sprained ankle would certainly spoil your day. Please make sure you have water, and a way to purify water should you run out. There are a couple little "waterfalls" on the trail that really only have water coming down if it rained recently. It may be a good thing if there isn't water everywhere as the rocks are smooth faced so very slippery when wet.

This is a small park located in the heart of Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is right in front of Fort…read moreSmith National Historic Site and has its own decent sized private parking lot on the side. The park is named after Ross Pendergraft, a prominent resident who was the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Donrey Media Group, a national media company. There is not much to this park. It is relatively small and features a Bass Reeves statue titled, Into the Territory. You will also find a covered stage/pavilion (which serves as a unhoused person camp) and some benches that are positioned along the parks paved walkways. There is a patch of green space, but nothing large enough for playing field sports. The park's primary purpose is relaxation, picnics and small to medium special events. The park is well maintained and has a capacity of about 500. It should be noted that the park does not have any restrooms or water fountains, so, plan accordingly. This park has a decent sized green space and is the site of many special events inclusding the city's Fall Festival, the Fort Smith Lambda Society Pride event and group exercise classes including their popular Zumba class. An interesting fact about the park is that a time capsule is located there, behind the Bass Reeves statue, and is to be unearthed in 2118, 100 years after being buried.

Super friendly people and very convenient for a day ride!! We rented a 4 seater. The side by side…read morewas in great shape and the owners gave us a detailed rundown of what we needed to know to operate the vehicle. This was a free trail ride with direct access to the park. The SxS had a GPS with preloaded trails marked on the maps to help explore and also make it easy to find our way back. There are some pretty technical areas and some water crossings.

Amazing hosts with utv rentals for the Buckhorn Trails. Fun for the entire family. Bookings…read moreavailable for a 2 or 4 seater. Highly recommend! Will visit them again soon!