I am spreading the word about Arkansas’ newest recreational park that’s offering tons of outdoor adventure! Featuring eight pickleball courts, a splash pad, a playground, a pavilion, biking trails, a dog park, and more, Creekside Park in Bentonville is a fun outdoor playground for the entire family. Most importantly, the park is home to Arkansas’ first regulation cricket field, so cricket lovers will be delighted by the park’s facilities. Let’s head to NWA and explore all that this family-friendly, recreational park in Arkansas has to offer.

If you're searching for an innovative outdoor play area for the kids, then look no further than Creekside Park in Bentonville.
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Opened in June of this year, Creekside is the newest 35-acre urban park in NWA and it has a lot to offer. So, it's the perfect spot for outdoor adventure for the entire family.
Featuring illuminated pickleball courts, a splash pad, a playground, a shaded pavilion, multi-use trails, and more, you'll find lots to keep the kids entertained.
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Of course, the little ones will absolutely have a blast at the splash pad that has multiple slides, waterjets, as well as several spray zones.
Arkansas’ newest recreational park
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And best of all, there are lots of shaded seating for the grownups to relax while the kids splash and play.
In addition to the splash pad, there is a great playground with rope climbing structures that will keep the kids busy for hours.
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Bring your bike to enjoy the 1.5-mile bike trails or take a casual stroll in the common spaces inside the park.
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If you love pickleball, then you're in for a treat. There are 8 pickleball courts available, so you gotta come prepared to play.
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Aside from the recreational facilities, the park also features a giant 31-foot sculpture of a cricket bat and magi gloves.
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Designed by artist Alvaro Bonfiglio, this impressive structure will appeal to cricket as well as art lovers in the area.
And speaking of cricket, if you're a fan of the game, then you'll be delighted to know that Creekside Park has the first regulation cricket field in NWA.
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Personally, I don't know much about cricket, but I wouldn't mind witnessing a few of the games.
Be sure to pack a lunch to enjoy under the pavilion or at one of the shaded picnic tables.
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Between the splash pad, the pickle ball courts, the cricket field, as well as the trails, there's lots of fun, outdoor adventure that await at this urban park in NWA. Oh, and don't forget to bring the pup to the doggy park.

So, now that the word is out, are you ready to explore Arkansas’ newest recreational park? If so, visit the Creekside Park website for more information on the facilities. Also, if you’re searching for more outdoor adventure, be sure to read our previous article featuring the largest inclusive playground in Arkansas.

While in the area, check out some of the cool things to do in Bentonville that are perfect for the entire family.

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CREEKSIDE PARK, 3104 SW Bright Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA