Airport Park is a 6 acre park off 6 th Street, across from the Conway Municipal Airport in east Conway. It consists of one softball field, a playground, and one basketball goal.
Bainbridge Park is 6 acres located at the end of Kensington Drive in west Conway. It has three basketball goals, a playground, and a pavilion. It also serves as an entrance to the Tucker Creek Waking and Bike Trail.
Beaverfork Lake and Park is located on 1,200 acres off Highway 25 in north Conway. The lake has area for swimming, boating and fishing. The park has picnic areas with grills and two pavilions. There is a large handicap accessible fishing dock, sand volleyball courts, bathrooms, a softball field and lots of green space.
Curtis Walker Park is 15 acres off Siebenmorgan Road in East Conway. It consists of a baseball field, two basketball courts, a playground and a youth football field.
Don Owen Sports Complex and Conway Sports Center sits on 125 acres located off Hwy 65 N. just off Exit 125 in East Conway. Down Owen Complex houses the Conway Sports Center, six t-ball fields, three softball fields, and a playground. Also included is the Faulkner County Rodeo arena which consists for two barns, an arena, and coral area. The Conway Sports Center houses three indoor basketball courts, four racquetball courts, an 1/8 mile walking track and a large meeting room. Hours are 6am-10pm Monday-Saturday and 1pm-6pm on Sunday.
Fifth Avenue Park sits on 10 acres between 5 th Avenue and 7 th Avenue in East Conway. This park consists of two pavilions, a softball field, two tennis courts, two basketball goals, a playground and volleyball net. There is also ample green space.
First State Soccer Park is a twelve field soccer complex located on 50 acres. It is located off Dave Ward Drive, in the southern part of Conway.
Gatling Park is located on Tyler Street in Central Conway. Its thirteen acres include a basketball court, two tennis courts, a playground and a large green space.
Laurel Park rests between Robinson Avenue and Prince Street in Central Conway. The park includes a state of the art playground, three basketball goals, four tennis courts, a soccer field, a pavilion, a 7/10 mile jogging track and ample green space.
Magee Center is located between College Avenue and Prince Street in west Conway. The center housed three indoor basketball courts, four racquetball courts, an 1/8 mile track and two meeting rooms. The hours are 6am-10pm Monday-Saturday and 1pm-6pm on Sunday. Adjacent to the McGee Center is the Conway Skate Park. The skate park is open 7:30am-Dark Monday-Saturday and 10:30am-6pm for bike only on Sunday.
Simon Park is located downtown next to Conway City Hall. The parks main attractions are the covered band shell and caboose. There is also a water spray fountain and plenty of park benches.
Tucker Creek Walking and Bike Trail lies between Salem Road and Reedy Road in west Conway. This 1.2 mile long trail runs east west along Tucker Creek. It is paved and lighted and has benches along the way. It can be accessed by Salem Road or Bainbridge Park
Young Business Men’s Association Fairgrounds include a practice field, baseball fields for boys 8-15, soccer fields, pavilions, picnic tables and exhibit areas. It is the location on the Farmers Market and in September the Faulkner County Fair.
Woolly Hollow State Park is just 15 nimutes north of Conway on Hwy 65. This state park is the site of the area’s first settlers. Located on Lake Bennett it offers areas for fishing, swimming, paddle boating, camping and picnicking.
Cadron Settlement Park is located five miles west of Conway on the Arkansas River. This national historic site offers a boat launching site, picnic areas, a pavilion and camping areas. It also has the Blockhouse restoration, several historical markers and the Cherokee Trail of Tears Memorial Hike. The park is maintained by the Corps of Engineers.
Old Ferry Landing Park is west of Conway along the east bank of the Arkansas River. It offers a boat ramp, picnic areas, and a playground. There is also a restored metal towboat once used by the ferry, and the only mixed oak and pine tree. The Toad Suck Lock and Dam is located in this park and you can stop and watch the river barges come through.
Toad Suck Park is just across the river in Perry County. It offers a boat rams, picnic areas, pavilions, tent and trailer spaces. There is also basketball, softball and soccer fields as well as a playground. Both Old Ferry Landing and Toad Suck parks have access to the river for fishing and are operated by the Corps of Engineers.
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