Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation

09/29/2026

Tell your people to tell their people that the shirt size guarantee for the Goblin Run 5K and Goblin Kids Fun Run ends today - September 29. Costumes are encouraged (not required) at our family-friendly race on Halloween morning in Downtown Bentonville! 🎃🤠👻 https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/goblinrun5k/

09/25/2026

Fall break plans? We’ve got two ways to play.

🎾 Fall Break Tennis Camp
October 15–16 | 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Citizens Park Tennis Courts | Ages 6–14

🧪 Challenge Island: SLIME-TOBER
October 15–16 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Bentonville Community Center | Ages 6–12

Whether your kid would rather hit the court or get their hands a little slimy, fall break is a chance to explore, play, and try something new.

Registration is open now and closes the morning of October 15 before camps begin.

Register: https://www.bentonville.ar.gov/828/Camp-Bentonville

09/25/2026

For planning purposes, the Bentonville Community Center competition pool will be closed for a NWAA Sharks swim meet between 7:30am - 12:00pm on Saturday, September 26.
https://www.bentonville.ar.gov/359/Community-Center

09/24/2026

The wait is almost over! Please join us for the GRAND OPENING of the Razorback Greenway Trail & Tunnel at Bentonville High School and Highway 102. The celebration begins at 10:00am on Friday, October 2. We hope to see you there!!
We Are Trailblazers
Arkansas Moves
Razorback Greenway

09/22/2026

Today is officially the First Day of FALL ... and you know what that means! It's time for costumes, candy corn, and all-things pumpkin!🎃 Get in the spirit, register for the Goblin Run 5K | Goblin Kids Fun Run, and kick-off Halloween with us in Downtown Bentonville on Saturday, October 31!!
https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/goblinrun5k/

09/22/2026

Swim. Bike. Run. Grow together. 🏊🚴🏃

Build skills, gain confidence, and make friends with the Bentonville Youth Triathlon Team!

October 4–November 22
Sundays, 4–5 p.m.
Bentonville Community Center
$90 per member | $100 per non-member

Register by October 3 and get ready to dive in: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/playbentonville/activity/search/detail/44898?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/21/2026

The Active Transportation Advisory Board (ATAB) serves as an advisor on all policy matters pertaining to trails and bikeway facilities. Among other responsibilities, board members are a conduit for public input regarding alternative infrastructure or programs. They are to work in the public interest and speak for the general community in matters regarding active transportation. For Bentonville residents interested in the opportunity, use the link below to apply online - https://www.bentonville.ar.gov/1869/Active-Transportation-Advisory-Board

09/21/2026

How COOL is this bag? Registered riders will be cruising the Razorback Greenway in style.
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Saturday, October 3
Square 2 Square
Fayetteville 2 Bentonville

https://razorbackgreenway.org/square-2-square/

Musette Bags are being filled and we can't wait to hand them out to Square 2 Square riders next week!

09/19/2026

There’s still time to get in the game!

Spots are still open for our October Indoor Volleyball Lessons at Bentonville Parks & Recreation! Whether your player is learning the fundamentals or ready to build on their skills, our beginner and intermediate sessions offer a fun place to learn, practice, and play.

📅 October 5–November 2 | Mondays
🏐 Beginner | Ages 8–14 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
🏐 Intermediate | Ages 8–16 | 6:45–7:45 p.m.

Spots are limited, so register today and join us on the court!

🔗 playbentonville.com

09/18/2026