BENTONVILLE, Ark.—(June 12, 2024) – Bentonville, Arkansas remains open for business despite recent tornado damage. The city prioritizes the safety and well-being of residents and visitors during this recovery period.
While some local trails experienced closures due to the storm, Bentonville is happy to announce its weekly reopenings. Hikers and bikers can still enjoy numerous nearby options. Over 200 miles of trails within Northwest Arkansas offer easy access from Bentonville. Thankfully, trails in Bella Vista and Fayetteville remain fully operational.
The City of Bentonville, Bentonville Parks & Recreation, and Trailblazers, a local non-profit, are working tirelessly to restore affected trails and ensure their safe public use as soon as possible. Daily updates on trail conditions and accessibility will be posted on the City and Trailblazers’ social media channels.
“We encourage everyone to continue enjoying the outdoor activities our region offers,” said Kalene Griffith, CEO, Visit Bentonville. “You can still enjoy a wide variety of cycling opportunities in Bentonville and the surrounding areas, and we welcome your visit. Our community appreciates your understanding and patience as we work to get all of our unrivaled mountain biking trails back up and running during what we believe will be a relatively short recovery period for the portion of our trails that are still under restoration.”
As of June 10th, 2024, 18 out of 23 public parks and 16 out of 26 trails have reopened.
Bentonville’s popular attractions, including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, Scott Family Amazeum, Walmart Museum, and Museum of Native American History, are all open and welcoming visitors.
For more information on specific locations, please visit:
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: crystalbridges.org
- The Momentary: themomentary.org
- Peel Compton Foundation properties: peelcompton.org
Stay updated on Bentonville’s recovery efforts at VisitBentonville.com or by calling 479-271-9153.
