Grand opening of Fayetteville’s new regional park set for Aug. 20
Saturday’s events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, a bike ride, a trail run, a scavenger hunt, a tour of the stream restoration area, and lawn games.
Topic: Regional Park
Mount Kessler trailhead relocated in south Fayetteville
The trail, which is accessed from the gravel parking area at 2600 Judge Cummings Road, has a new entry point on the east side of the property.
Fayetteville breaks ground on regional park
The park is adjacent to over 300 acres of city-owned woodland tucked away on Mount Kessler in the southwest corner of town. Together the two properties will create almost 600 acres of public parkland.
Groundbreaking ceremony planned for Fayetteville regional park
The first phase of construction includes six soccer fields, three lighted baseball fields, two restroom/concession buildings, about 400 parking spaces, and associated infrastructure.
UPDATED: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones purchases, donates land near planned regional park in Fayetteville
According to Washington County property records, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has purchased eight parcels on Kessler Mountain Road totaling about 250 acres near the site of the planned park.
Walton grants to help add trails in south Fayetteville
Trail work in south Fayetteville will soon kick into high gear, thanks in part to nearly $1 million in grants from the Walton Family Foundation.
WITH PHOTO TOUR: Celebration planned for Mount Kessler trailhead
The project included construction a gravel parking lot with a temporary, one-mile soft-surface path that leads to established trails atop Mount Kessler.
Fayetteville closes on Mount Kessler land
City officials last week closed on a deal to buy 328 acres of woodland tucked away on Mount Kessler in the southwest corner of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville City Council approves Mount Kessler purchase
Aldermen have agreed to a move that will preserve one of the city’s greatest hidden treasures, while nearly tripling the size of a planned public park off I-540 in southwest Fayetteville.
Fayetteville negotiates deal to preserve over 300 acres on Mount Kessler
The acquisition would allow the city to add 376 acres to the planned 200-acre regional park set to begin construction later this year.
Walton Arts Center, regional park projects to begin construction in 2014
We talked to WAC CEO Peter Lane and Parks & Recreation director Connie Edmonston Tuesday night, and here’s what they said about next steps for expansion of the Walton Arts Center, and development of Fayetteville’s regional park.
Bond issues pass in Fayetteville special election
Fayetteville voters approved measures to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations, a planned regional park in southwest Fayetteville, and to refinance the bonds originally issued to build the Fayetteville Town Center in a special election held Nov. 12.
Polls open in Fayetteville for special bond election
A special bond election today will determine whether taxpayer money is used to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a planned regional park in southwest Fayetteville.
Early voting open for the Nov. 12 special bond election
Ballots can be cast between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 8.
Early voting on Fayetteville bond issue opens Nov. 5
The election is set for Nov. 12, but voters can weigh in early beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the County Clerk’s office inside the Washington County Courthouse.
A guide to Fayetteville’s regional park plan
The concept of a regional park was first discussed 13 years ago when the city commissioned a 10-year Master Plan to determine the recreation needs of Fayetteville citizens.
Council calls Nov. 12 special election on funding for arts center and regional park
Voters will decide whether taxpayer money is used to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a planned regional park in southwest Fayetteville.
Fall special election could decide funding help for arts center, regional park plans
Months of discussion over whether to use taxpayer money to fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a regional park in southwest Fayetteville could come to a head this fall.
Commission approves plans to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations, regional park
Advertising and Promotion commissioners approved plans on Monday to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a regional park in southwest Fayetteville.
No quorum means no movement on A&P bond proposal
Walton Arts Center officials will have to wait at least another month for a decision on a plan that would help fund an expansion of the arts center’s Dickson Street facility.
Bond proposal could fund arts center expansion, regional park and amphitheater
A plan to help the Walton Arts Center expand its Dickson Street facility has grown to include funding for a 200-acre regional park and a possible permanent home for the Arkansas Music Pavilion.
Council to A&P: Ask residents before considering Walton Arts Center request
A decision on whether to give $8.5 million to the Walton Arts Center will likely be delayed.
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