Parks & Recreation
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Outdoor Life
Parks & Recreation
Johnny Long, Director
Newport offers a wonderful system of parks, trails, and recreational facilities for residents and visitors. From the state-of-the-art George Kell Park ballfield complex to scenic trails along the White River, there are plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy. Grants are continually received from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for additions and improvements to city park facilities.
City Parks
Neighborhood and community parks throughout Newport
All Parks
8 locationsPark
George Kell Park
State-of-the-art ballpark complex with 6 ball fields for t-ball, softball, Little League, Babe Ruth, and American Legion players. Curtner Field features brick dugouts, covered grandstands with chair-style seating for over 100, and a big league style scoreboard.
Park
Mary Alice Holden Conner Memorial Park
Playground, walking track, dog park, pavilion and zip line.
Park
Lockwood Park
Located at the corner of Malcolm Avenue and Lakeshore Drive on Newport Lake, featuring playground equipment, a fishing pier, and picnic pavilions.
Park
Normandy Acres Park
Neighborhood park at the corner of Park and Eastern Avenues with playground equipment and a practice ball field.
Park
Branch Park
Community park at the corner of Calhoun and Jones Streets with playground equipment, outside basketball court, practice ball field and picnic pavilions.
Park
Airbase Park
Park located at the corner of Airbase and Johnson with playground equipment, practice ball field, basketball court and picnic pavilion.
Park
Crossroads Park
Neighborhood park at the corner of State and Patterson Streets with playground equipment, basketball court and practice ball field.
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Hines Park
Community park at the corner of Hines and Warner Streets with playground equipment, basketball court and pavilion.
Recreation & Sports
Golf, fishing, water activities, and more
Ways to Play
5 optionsActivity
Newport Lake
City lake offering fishing, picnicking, and scenic views.
Activity
White River
World-class fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and scenic float trips along the White River.
Activity
Newport Dog Park
Off-leash dog park for pets and their owners.
Activity
Village Creek Golf Club
18-hole championship golf course at Village Creek State Park, just 20 minutes from Newport.
Trails
Walking and biking paths
Trail
Tunstall Riverwalk Trail
Paved walking and biking trail along the scenic White River, perfect for a morning jog, evening stroll, or bike ride.
Nearby State Parks
Arkansas state parks within easy reach of Newport
State Park
Jacksonport State Park
Located 3 miles north of Newport on the White River. Features a free museum in the 1872 courthouse, RV camping, picnic areas, boat launch, and beautiful river views.
- Address
- 111 Avenue Street, Newport, AR 72112
- Phone
- (870) 523-2143
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City of Newport
- 209 Hazel Street Newport, AR 72112
- (870) 523-6568
- hr@newportarkansas.gov
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM