Fayetteville’s trail system earned the city’s Parks & Rec department the Tourism/Recreation Program of the Year award from the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association.
Category: Trail News
Oak Ridge Trail construction underway
Construction of the latest addition to the city’s trail system began last week and seems to be moving along nicely.
Oak Ridge Trail construction begins Wednesday, Dec. 29
Construction on a new half-mile branch of the city’s trail system is set to being Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Wilson Park Trail renovation work continues
Those who frequent the Wilson Park trail are still dealing with minor detours as work continues on the renovation and lighting project which began a few weeks ago.
Poll: Have you used the new Frisco-Scull Creek trail connection?
With the completion of the Frisco-Scull Creek trail connection, Fayetteville residents no longer have to exit the trail and ride along streets (and through the middle of a parking lot). Have you tried it yet?
Frisco-Scull Creek Trail connection complete
The most anticipated link of the city’s trail system is now complete, and to celebrate, city officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week. About 30 people attended the event held Wednesday on the trail just south of Lafayette Street behind Maple Street Apartments.
City hosts Frisco Trail ribbon cutting
In case you hadn’t noticed, the last section of multi-use trail connecting the Frisco Trail to the Scull Creek Trail is ready for riding. Or walking. Or dancing.
Fayetteville-to-Bella Vista trail project gets $15 million grant
The 36 mile trail connecting Northwest Arkansas could break ground as early as 2011, and officials hope to complete the trail by 2013.
Wilson Park trail renovation and lighting project underway
The first section of new trail, located west of the castle, has been completed and is open to the public.
Fayetteville recognized as a bicycle-friendly community
Fayetteville was given a bronze award and joins North Little Rock as one of only two Arkansas cities to receive Bicycle Friendly Community status.
Trail art exhibit opens
Children from the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club unveiled their artwork showcased alongside the city’s trail system Tuesday afternoon to a small crowd including a handful of cyclists who passed by.
Trail art kiosks to be unveiled Tuesday, Aug. 24
The ribbon cutting and press conference is set for Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. on Scull Creek Trail.
Maple St. closed for Frisco Trail crossing construction
Expect periodic lane and road closures on Maple Street over the next three to four days.
Wilson Park Trail renovations coming
Construction is expected to begin in early September and be completed in April of 2011.
Children’s art kiosks coming to trails
Get ready to see kiosks featuring children’s art at a couple of locations on the city’s trail system.