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Facebook Policy for the Parks and Recreation Department
This is the official page of the City of Benton, Parks and Recreation Department. This page is intended to serve as a gateway for communication in bridging the gap between the community and the Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks Department page was created to facilitate the exchange of information with the public at large. To promote such exchange, the city encourages and welcomes comments from the general public about issues related to our park system and programs. With that said, however, the department reserves the right to regulate the content of, and where necessary delete completely, any objectionable entry that appears on its page. The department is responsible for monitoring all postings to its page and may take appropriate action whenever necessary, and at its sole discretion, to protect other page visitors from inappropriate or otherwise harmful information and links. While this is a limited public forum, it is also family friendly, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. To that end, the city will remove as soon as feasible any posting that involves:
• Advertisements of any kind.
• Profane language or content.
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.
• Explicit or implied sexual content.
• Conduct implying, promoting, or encouraging illegal activity.
• Information that might compromise the safety or security of the public
• Any other posting that, by its nature or content, might harm public welfare.
• Comments or postings that do not pertain to the original post.
• Repeated comments which are in the form of spam.
• Comments or postings which are in violation of the existing policies of the City of Benton.
• Comments or postings which do not show proper consideration for the privacy of others. You participate at your own risk in this limited public forum, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Violations of the guidelines for posting comments may subject users from being unable to participate in the discussions on this page. Also, the appearance of any external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the City of Benton. If you have a comment or would like to report an inappropriate comment to us for review, please send a private message to our page, or you may reach a media specialist at (501)-776-5900 during normal business hours.
03/22/2026
Busy weekend with Benton Parks and Recreation!
🏀 Spring Fling Basketball Tournament @ the River Center - Hop Step Sporting Events HSSE
🥎Spa City Classic Softball Tournament @ Riverside Softball Fields - USSSA-Fastpitch Softball
⚾️Spring Slug Fest Baseball Tournament @ Bernard Holland & Riverside Adult Softball Fields - 2D Sports Youth Baseball
➡️Thankful for top notch facilities and a hard working staff that makes it all happen!
☀️🌳Don’t forget to checkout a local park this weekend. The weather is beautiful!
03/22/2026
🚣♂️ Ready to get on the water? 🌊
Our Adult Kayaking Camps are the perfect way to learn, build confidence, and enjoy the outdoors at Lyle Park! Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up your skills, we’ve got a session for you.
✨ Small group setting
✨ Hands-on instruction
✨ Real river skills you’ll actually use
Spots are very limited and will fill quickly—don’t miss your chance!
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03/21/2026
We had the pleasure to host the Special Olympics Arkansas Tournament of Champions this past week!
Congratulations to all of the athletes that participated this year in the basketball & cheerleading divisions! 🏀🤸♂️
03/21/2026
🏹🎯 Aim for the bullseye this April!
Join our Youth Archery Lessons for ages 9–18—perfect for beginners and experienced archers alike!
📅 Registration deadline: March 27
💲 Cost: $40
Spots are limited—sign up today!
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03/20/2026
🥎 Thank you Benton Lady Panthers for hosting players night out last night! Our Youth Softball and Blastball players had a great time!
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03/20/2026
🎣🐻 Get Hooked on the Outdoors! 🐻🎣
Join us for our Fishing Derby at Sunset Lake on Saturday, April 11th from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM! 🌅
✨ This is a FREE event and open to all ages, so bring the whole family out for a fun morning of fishing, fresh air, and making memories!
🎉 Enjoy:
• Awards & raffles
• Food & drinks
• A chance to reel in the big one! 🐟
🎣 Some equipment will be available on a first come, first serve basis—so come early!
A big THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors Eat My Catfish, Benton Police Department, and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for helping make this event possible! 🙌
We can’t wait to see you there!
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03/19/2026
🌊 Paddle, race, and make a splash at the Annual Saline River Race & Family Festival!
Join us for a 4-mile adventure down the beautiful Saline River from Peeler Bend to Lyle Park—perfect for both fun paddlers and competitive racers. Go solo or grab a partner and hit the water with Saline River Canoe!
🏆 Medals, trophies & event shirts up for grabs
👨👩👧👦 Fun for all skill levels
📍 Hosted by Benton Parks & Recreation
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03/19/2026
🏀 That’s a wrap on our Winter Adult Basketball League! 🏀
Big shoutout to all of our teams for bringing the energy, competition, and fun all season long. Congratulations to our division winners and runners-up:
Upper Division
🥇 Who Got Next?
🥈 Trouble
Middle Division
🥇 Outlaws
🥈 Against All Odds
Lower Division
🥇 Too Lit
🥈 Multiculturals
Women’s Division
🥇 Dollhouse
🥈 Stranger Squad
Thank you to everyone who played, supported, and made this season such a success—we’ll see you next season! 👏🔥
03/18/2026
We hope you’re looking forward to a great Spring Break!
We wanted to share our Spring Break pool schedule, which outlines when each of our pool amenities will be available throughout the week. Please review the attached schedule for specific times for lap swim, and other amenities to help plan your visits.
We are also excited to share information about our upcoming field trips, including opportunities available this summer! Please see the attached flyer for details on trips, dates, and registration information. To make reservations for a field trip, please click this link: https://forms.gle/6KwjSQcVMS54Q7Rm6
03/18/2026
🎣 What an amazing time at our Youth Fishing Camps! 🎣
We had such a great week(s) teaching, learning, and making memories out on the water. From first catches to big smiles, these camps were a huge success and so much fun for everyone involved! 🐟💙
A big THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors Eat My Catfish and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌
We’re already looking forward to the next one! 👏
03/18/2026
✨👑 Calling all little princesses! 👑✨
Join us for a magical morning at Princess in the Park on May 9th from 10am–12pm at the River Center! 💖
Your child will get to sing, dance, and meet some of their favorite princesses like Cinderella, Elsa, Ariel, Belle, and more! 🏰✨ Plus—tiaras will be given to all registered attendees!
💫 A special thank you to HTeaO Benton for providing delicious tea/drinks and Card My Yard Benton for our fun event signage! 💗
💫 Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
💗 $30 per child | $15 additional child
Register now and make it a day your little one will never forget! 👸💕
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Facebook Policy for the Parks and Recreation Department
This is the official page of the City of Benton, Parks and Recreation Department.
This page is intended to serve as a gateway for communication in bridging the gap between the community and the Parks and Recreation Department.
The Parks Department page was created to facilitate the exchange of information with the public at large. To promote such exchange, the city encourages and welcomes comments from the general public about issues related to our park system and programs. With that said, however, the department reserves the right to regulate the content of, and where necessary delete completely, any objectionable entry that appears on its page. The department is responsible for monitoring all postings to its page and may take appropriate action whenever necessary, and at its sole discretion, to protect other page visitors from inappropriate or otherwise harmful information and links.
While this is a limited public forum, it is also family friendly, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean.
To that end, the city will remove as soon as feasible any posting that involves:
• Advertisements of any kind.
• Profane language or content.
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.
• Explicit or implied sexual content.
• Conduct implying, promoting, or encouraging illegal activity.
• Information that might compromise the safety or security of the public
• Any other posting that, by its nature or content, might harm public welfare.
• Comments or postings that do not pertain to the original post.
• Repeated comments which are in the form of spam.
• Comments or postings which are in violation of the existing policies of the City of Benton.
• Comments or postings which do not show proper consideration for the privacy of others.
You participate at your own risk in this limited public forum, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Violations of the guidelines for posting comments may subject users from being unable to participate in the discussions on this page.
Also, the appearance of any external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the City of Benton.
If you have a comment or would like to report an inappropriate comment to us for review, please send a private message to our page, or you may reach a media specialist at (501)-776-5900 during normal business hours.
