Full closure of SW 8th Street between SW I St. and S Walton Blvd.

Bentonville, AR...Phase 1 roadway improvements for SW 8^th Street is set to begin July 11, 2022 (weather dependent) with a full closure of SW 8^th Street between SW I St. and S Walton Blvd.  Various methods of traffic control will be in place to sa...

Library Foundation Announces New Gifts to the Capital Campaign to Expand Bentonville Public Library

The Bentonville Library Foundation (BLF) is delighted to announce additional commitments to its capital campaign supporting Bentonville Public Library’s (BPL) expansion.  The investments will be acknowledged through naming opportunities in the Li...

TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE – SE 4TH STREET

SE 4^th Street, between South Main and SE “A” Street, will be closed on Friday, July 08 from 9:30AM to NOON. The temporary closure, just north of the Bentonville Public Library, is due to Ocean Magic with Tommy Terrific. Families with c...

Coffee with the Mayor set for July 19, 2022

Bentonville, AR… Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman hosts a Coffee with the Mayor the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00am. The virtual coffee is an informal discussion with city staff and guests. This month’s virtual coffee will be on Tuesday, J...

Trail of Two Cities from SW I Street to SW Stone Boulevard Reopens

We are pleased to share that the Trail of Two Cities, from SW I Street to SW Stone Boulevard, has officially reopened for bicyclists and pedestrians. Please be advised to exercise caution and be respectful of work crews as some trail adjustment constructi...

Major roadway improvements for SW 8th Street between SW I St. and SE J St. Scheduled

Bentonville, AR...The City of Bentonville is set to kickoff major roadway improvements for SW 8^th Street between SW I St. and SE J St.  The construction will proceed with phased closures of SW 8^th Street during construction.  Va...

Street Closure - Tiger Blvd.

Bentonville, AR…. There is a street closure on Tiger Blvd. between North Walton and Apple Glen Street beginning Monday, June 20, 2022.  This closure is scheduled to be closed approximately two months’ due intersection and drainage improvements. L...

City of Bentonville names new Director of Planning and Community Development

Bentonville, AR…  The City of Bentonville is proud to announce the promotion of Tyler Overstreet, AICP, to Planning and Community Development Director. Overstreet will lead the department in managing development, long range and compreh...

Mayor Orman Proclaims June 5 “Future Mobility Day”

Bentonville, AR...Mayor Stephanie Orman of Bentonville proclaimed June 5 as “Future Mobility Day” in the city of Bentonville, Ark., in honor of the tech-sector leaders and investors gathered at the 2022 UP.Summit with the shared object...

American Girl dolls are back at Bentonville Public Library

Bentonville, Ark – American Girl dolls are back and better than ever. Bentonville Public Library (BPL) has started recirculating its American Girl doll collection and added five (5) new dolls to the roster. The five (5) new dolls are na...

Library Foundation Reveals Walmart Champion for Expansion

Bentonville, Ark – Bentonville Library Foundation (BLF) announced at The Big Reveal Event on Wednesday, May 18 that Anthony Soohoo, Executive Vice President (EVP) of the U.S. Home Division at Walmart, will be the Champion for BLF&rs...

Summer Hours – The Fountains at Lawrence Plaza | Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

Bentonville, AR…Bentonville Parks and Recreation is excited to officially open the Fountains at Lawrence Plaza (LP) on Monday, May 16. Melvin Ford Aquatic Center (MFAC), located in the heart of Memorial Park, will open on Saturday, May 28, in t...

Name Reveal – Creekside Park | Little Osage Creek Trail

Bentonville, AR… Bentonville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce an official name reveal for the park property on SW 28^th Street as Creekside Park. The adjacent trail has been named Little Osage Creek Trail. This 1.6 mile trail...

Lake Bella Vista – Trail Bridge Closure

Bentonville, AR… Due to considerable damage caused by the significant rain event on April 13, 2022, the Red Iron Bridge, crossing Little Sugar Creek – heading north into Bella Vista, is closed until further notice. At this ti...

Public Feedback Meeting Streets and Drainage

Bentonville, AR... The City of Bentonville Engineering Department is conducting a Public Feedback Meeting to discuss the proposed drainage and street construction projects listed below. The public is invited to ask questions, view plans, and provide comme...

Tree City USA

Bentonville, AR… The City of Bentonville has been named a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 24^th consecutive year the City has received this recognition.&...

Street Opening – SE 5th Street and Street Closure - SE 8th Street

Bentonville, AR…SE 5th Street will be open starting Friday, April 8, 2022 between NE J Street to SE Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.  

Motorist should be aware of this route in anticipation of 8^th street closure between SE J Street to SE M...

Extended Closure of NE A Street - Razorback Greenway Detour

Bentonville, AR… In 2021, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced that it is expanding its gallery and education spaces by adding 100,000 square feet to the north side of the building. With construction beginning this spring, the safet...

Protected Bike Lanes

Bentonville, AR……. The City of Bentonville is pleased to announce the implementation of protected bike lanes along two key corridors: NW 3^rd Street from Walton Boulevard to the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and SW 8^th Street from SW ...

Applegate Trail Officially Reopens

Bentonville, AR……. Bentonville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the reopening of Applegate Trail. Due to damage sustained during a significant flood event in April 2021, the hard surface trail has been closed between SW 2^nd Street an...

Start of Construction – Orchards Park Dog Park & Playground

Bentonville, AR…Bentonville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the start of construction on the Orchards Park Dog Park & Playground. Design work has been completed and the bid has been awarded on the city’s second dog par...