Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation

Happy Friday! Have you registered for the Run Bentonville Half Marathon | Relay | or 5K on April 6? The Half Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Orgain is three months from today - Friday, April 5. Pick up your race packet and world-famous goody bag, stop by the expo booths, and see for yourself what the buzz is all about at Ledger Bentonville. For more information about the premier running event of Northwest Arkansas, visit https://www.runbentonville.com/half-marathon/

“How sweet it is!" We are thrilled to have Russell Stover back as a presenting sponsor for the Valentines 4K/8K Race on the Bentonville Square!! Cupid's Kilometers is perfect for everyone - spouses, sweethearts, siblings, soul sisters, sole mates, singles, etc. Register by Wednesday, January 10, to guarantee your shirt size. See you at the starting line on Saturday, February 10!
https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/valentines-4k8k/

Who is ready to play VOLLEYBALL this spring?
Registration is open!
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LESSONS
Beginner: Ages 8 - 14
Intermediate: Ages 8 - 16
Bentonville Community Center
https://bentonvillear.com/878/Volleyball-Lessons

ADULT SAND VOLLEYBALL
Recreation League | 6 vs 6
Competitive League | 4 vs 4
Ages 18 and older | Team registration
Memorial Park Volleyball Courts
https://bentonvillear.com/502/Sand-Volleyball-Program

Sunrise on New Year’s Day is the last chance to enjoy the lights on the Bentonville Square. As always, the magical holiday setting has been a perfect backdrop for countless photos and special memories. Thank you to the entire Bentonville Parks and Recreation maintenance team for making it possible!🎄

New Year, New YOU! Register for the 2024 Run Bentonville Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, or 5K on New Year's Day and SAVE 10%. Race day is Saturday, April 6, on the Bentonville Square.

Use the following code to receive the discount: NEWYEAR24
The code is only valid on January 1st (12:00am - 11:59pm, CST). For more information about the premier race of Northwest Arkansas, visit https://www.runbentonville.com/half-marathon/

It's been a (RECORD) year for Run Bentonville! Thanks once again to all of our participants, sponsors, volunteers, pacers, and fans. Lace up your running shoes and be ready to do it all again in 2024!
https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/

Please note our New Year's Day facility hours/status at the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center.
https://bentonvillear.com/359/Community-Center

We will have a limited WELLNESS SCHEDULE at the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center the week of January 2 - January 6. https://bentonvillear.com/717/Fitness-Classes

To become a member and learn all about the fitness, aquatics, and programming options available in our facilities, visit https://bentonvillear.com/359/Community-Center

Update: As of 1pm, the leisure pool closure has been extended until 3pm. Additional information to come regarding the pool status and programming.

Due to unanticipated pool maintenance, Preschool Play (10am - 12pm) has been cancelled today, Thursday, December 28, at the Bentonville Community Center.
https://www.bentonvillear.com/359/Community-Center

Save-the-date: Saturday, April 6, 2024! We can't wait to see you at the next Run Bentonville Half Marathon starting line on the Bentonville Square.
https://www.runbentonville.com/half-marathon/

Renovations continue at Town Branch Park, a one-acre, neighborhood pocket park just off the Bentonville Square. Goals of the project include bike interaction and circulation improvements, stream bank stabilization restoration, general landscaping enhancements, and social gathering space. The estimated time of completion is spring 2024.

For a full list of Bentonville parks, http://bentonvillear.com/436/Parks

We will have a limited WELLNESS SCHEDULE at the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center the week of December 26 - December 30. https://bentonvillear.com/717/Fitness-Classes
Friendly reminder: The gift of fitness is always in style! Keep health and wellness a top priority by purchasing gift cards for family and friends. For more information, call 479.696.0200.

Attention Trail Users: Please be advised of the next trail detour on NE A Street. Between the hours of 7am to 4pm on Thursday, December 21, there will be no trail access in order for the construction team to move precast beams down NE A Street to the job site. Consider using a suggested reroute: NE A Street - Park Street - NW A Street - Tiger Blvd - Trail. Thank you for your patience as work continues on the highly anticipated multi-modal elevated bridge project.

Purchase tickets online and come skate with us at the Rink at Lawrence Plaza!❄️

Looking for something fun to do during the holiday season? 👀

Bundle up, grab your friends, and head to Lawrence Plaza in Downtown Bentonville. Check out their rink hours and reserve your spot at the link below. ⛸️❄️

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3RxNQ10
📸 : Visit Bentonville

Please note our facility and pool hours at the Bentonville Community Center during the holiday break.

The Run Bentonville Race Series Race Pass is an AWESOME holiday, birthday or "just because" gift for your favorite runner(s)! Buy the pass now and get a custom-designed headband by JUNK Brands featuring 2024 event logos. The race pass includes our six (theme) races: Valentines 4K/8k, Irish 5K/10K, Glow Run 2 mile, Worst Race 5K-ish, Goblin 5K, and Frosty 5K. Add an event from the Run Bentonville Half Marathon for an additional fee.

This is a limited time offer. The headbands will be in your Valentines goody bag at packet pick up. Get fired up for 2024! It's going to be another record year for Run Bentonville! https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/run-bentonville-race-series-race-pass/

Additional holiday schedules, including facility and pool hours, will be posted separately.
https://bentonvillear.com/350/Parks-Recreation

Registration reminder:
The second session of (GROUP) ICE SKATING LESSONS has spots available. Come skate with us at the Rink at Lawrence Plaza.
Mondays: 4:00pm or 4:30pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Saturdays: 9:00am or 9:30am
January 6, 13, 20, 27
Visit https://bentonvillear.com/1375/Ice-Skating-Lessons for all of the program details.

Tickets are going quickly for the 2024 DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE presented by Flintco! The Bentonville Community Center red carpet is definitely the place to be on Saturday, February 3.
Party times: 2:00pm - 4:00pm or 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 4 and older
Please note that all tickets must be purchased in advance directly through Bentonville Parks and Recreation. They are non-refundable and non-transferable. No tickets will be sold at the door.
For specific event details, call 479.696.0200 or visit http://bentonvillear.com/1031/Daddy-Daughter-Dance

We are kicking off Camp Bentonville 2024 by hosting Camp Wize during the holiday (school) break. There are still spots available in Coding with Virtual Reality designed for ages 8-12. The session is January 3 - 5, 1pm - 4pm, in the Bentonville Community Center.
To register and learn more about this camp opportunity, visit https://www.bentonvillear.com/872/Camp-Wize-Academy

Attention Trail Users: Please be advised that there are upcoming closures of the trail detour on NE A Street. Between the hours of 7am - 4pm on December 11, 12, and 13, there will be no trail access in order for the construction team to set additional beams. Consider using a suggested reroute: NE A Street - Park Street - NW A Street - Tiger Blvd - Trail. Thank you for your patience as work continues on the highly anticipated multi-modal elevated bridge project.

The Run Bentonville Half Marathon is four months away - Saturday, April 6, 2024. Have you registered to run the premier race of Northwest Arkansas?
https://www.runbentonville.com/half-marathon/
We are excited to announce that Ledger Bentonville is our new venue for the 2024 Run Bentonville Half Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Orgain. Take in the incredible city view from the 6th floor of the world's first bikeable building. Packet pick up and the vendor showcase is open to the public from 10am - 7pm on Friday, April 5.
Plan to and stay to !!

Late at night or early in the morning, the holiday lights are truly magical. Head to the Bentonville Square to take it all in. The lights will be on through New Year’s Eve.🎄

Attention Trail Users: There is a temporary closure of the trail detour on NE A Street planned for Wednesday, December 6. Between the hours of 9am and 2pm, there will be no trail access in order for the construction team to pour concrete for another elevated trail pier cap. Please consider a suggested reroute: NE A Street - Park Street - NW A Street - Tiger Blvd - Trail. Additional (closure) announcements coming soon for December 11 and December 13. Thank you for your patience as progress continues on the highly anticipated multi-modal elevated bridge project.

A special highlight of the Freedom Frosty 5K is our meaningful partnership with the teams and troops from Camp Alliance, Inc. They volunteer for the race in a BIG WAY by serving as course marshals, clipping timing chips, awarding medals, etc. We are humbled and grateful for your time, service, and sacrifice. Thank you for your commitment!

Over 1,000 runners “decked the halls” and the streets of Downtown Bentonville this morning during the Freedom Frosty 5K!⛄️ Links to race results and the photo gallery will be shared soon. Make plans to join us for the 2024 Run Bentonville Race Series - starting with the Valentine’s 4K/8K on Saturday, February 10.
https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/valentines-4k8k/

Run, run, Rudolph, Frosty, and friends! It’s time for the Freedom Frosty 5K in Downtown Bentonville.⛄️

Registration is officially open for the 2024 DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE, presented by Flintco! Save-the-date: Saturday, February 3, and be ready to hit the red carpet (and the dance floor) at the Bentonville Community Center.
Party times: 2:00pm - 4:00pm or 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 4 and older
Tickets: Must be purchased in advance
For all of the special event details, visit http://bentonvillear.com/1031/Daddy-Daughter-Dance

Rink status: Thursday, November 30

Freedom Frosty 5K packet pick up information:
Downtown Activity Center
215 SW A Street
Thursday | November 30 | 8am - 6pm
Friday | December 1 | 8am - 6pm
Stop by to get your race shirt, bib, timing chip, etc.!

⚽️⚾️🥎 Friendly reminder to register your player(s) for the 2024 SPRING SEASON of YOUTH SPORTS presented by Kellogg's:
https://bentonvillear.com/508/Soccer-Program
https://bentonvillear.com/839/Baseball-Program
https://bentonvillear.com/511/Softball-Program

Attention Trail Users: There will be a temporary closure of the trail detour on NE A Street on Wednesday, November 29. Between the hours of 7am and 4pm, there will be no trail access in order for the construction team to set steel beams over the low water crossing. Please consider a suggested reroute: NE A Street - Park Street - NW A Street - Tiger Blvd - Trail. Many thanks for your patience as work continues on the highly anticipated multi-modal elevated bridge project.

We're still recruiting runners and volunteers -
Freedom Frosty 5k
Saturday | December 2 | 8am
Downtown Bentonville
Register to run:
https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/frosty-5k/
Register to volunteer:
Course marshals, chip clippers, medals/awards
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5A922A2FBC16-45835095-2023
Camp Alliance, Inc.

A million thanks to the Northwest Arkansas running community for making the 2023 Run Bentonville Race Series so successful! We are grateful for each and every participant, sponsor, and volunteer. Time to register and do it all again in 2024!

https://www.runbentonville.com/race-series/run-bentonville-race-series-race-pass/

https://www.runbentonville.com/half-marathon/