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THINGS TO DO waterways grace the region: by fall 2016. The park is being
Lake Fayetteville, Lake developed on approximately
Sports 600 acres of land that is about
Wedington and Beaver Lake. half composed of urban forest
&RECREATION In 2002, Fayetteville citizens with trails that are already
popular among residents. The
Recreational amenities like voiced a desire for a citywide new development will include
parks, pools, gyms and athletic trails and greenway network, soccer fields, baseball diamonds,
programs help residents stay active and today there are more 25 miles concession stands, parking and
throughout the year. Here’s a of paved trails throughout the other associated amenities.
look at some of the most popular city, with names like Finger Park
facilities and activities: Trail, Lake Sequoyah Trail, Mud Both public and private
Creek Trail, Scull Creek Trail golf courses are easy to find
Fayetteville’s Downtown and St. Paul Trail. The 36-mile throughout Fayetteville. Public
Square and Gardens offer a Razorback Regional Greenway venues include Brush Creek
lush retreat for a pleasant stroll starts in south Fayetteville and Golf Course and Stonebridge
or moment of meditation in the Meadows Golf Club, while
center of the city’s entertainment extends to Bella Vista. private facilities include
district. The city maintains Fayetteville residents can Blessings Golf Club, Fayetteville
the gardens, where hundreds Country Club and Paradise
of carefully selected flowering choose from 70 area parks, Valley Athletic Club. In addition,
plants, trees and shrubs grow. some featuring swimming pools, just down the road is the public
tennis courts and athletic fields. Golf Club at Valley View in
Three top recreational There are also a skate park and Farmington, and the private
BMX track available for use. Springdale Country Club.
The first phase of city’s newest
park, Mt. Kessler Regional Park,
is expected to be completed
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