The Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of community meetings to gather public input on the proposed Master Plan for Hindman Park. The 150-acre park, a unique blend of wetlands, forest, and mountain terrain, offers significant potential for outdoor recreation.
The proposed Master Plan includes the development of a variety of amenities to enhance the park, such as paved walking and biking trails, a playground, hiking and mountain bike trails, a championship disc golf course, fishing, kayaking, scouting, and improved park infrastructure. Additionally, the plan proposes connecting Hindman Park to Brodie Creek Park and Western Hills.
“I believe Hindman Park has the potential to become a premier outdoor recreation complex for mountain biking and disc golf. These low-impact, high-interest sports can attract tourists to our beautiful city, driving tourism through tournaments. Despite our limited resources and facilities, these activities can leverage our great parks and highlight the stunning eco and biodiversity here in Little Rock. This vision marries the conservation of natural spaces and the economic driver of tourism, and with grant funding, it is entirely achievable,” said Leland Couch, Director of Little Rock Parks and Recreation. “Youth recreation is vital, and activities like fishing, hiking, and scouting are integral to the Arkansan way of life. Access to quality park spaces and diverse recreational offerings supports our mission to support healthy lifestyles and community building. Neighborhood use is crucial, and this project presents a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with long-time partners in one unified site. The potential for Hindman Park is immense. I’m excited to see it flourish as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and a cornerstone of our community.”
The public is invited to attend the following focus groups and work sessions:
- Mountain Bike Users Focus Group: August 1st
• Educate attendees on different forms of bike attractions.
• Gather feedback on bike elements to be incorporated and their locations.
• Launch an online survey for those unable to attend.
- Disc Golf Users Focus Group: August 15th
• Discuss the current state of the 18-hole disc golf course, which has hosted state tournaments.
• Listen to feedback from active users to build a bigger and better championship course.
• Provide an overview of the park’s overall vision.
- Outdoor Recreation Overview & Community Work Session: September 5th
• Incorporate feedback from the previous meetings.
• Present the current form of the Master Plan with input from professional, recreational, and neighborhood leaders.
• Seek additional feedback and priorities from attendees.
• Review survey feedback to date.
All meetings are being held at the Hindman Park Clubhouse, 7500 Hindman Park Way, Little Rock, AR 72209.
During these meetings, the Parks and Recreation Department will present the Master Plan, gather feedback, and address questions and concerns. An online survey will also be available for those unable to attend the meetings.
The department encourages residents to participate in this planning process and help create a premier outdoor recreational destination for the community.
