Slaughter Pen MTB Park
Park
410 acres16.6 mi of trail
All-AmericanTatamagoucheMedusaArmadillo's Last Stand+1
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Alfredo Carrillo · CC BY 2.0A−Outdoors
Outdoors in Bentonville
Bentonville has 47 miles of mapped trails, 1.3 for every square mile of land
The biggest trail networks: Slaughter Pen MTB Park (16.6 mi), Handcut Hollow MTB Park (10.2 mi), Orchards Park (1.3 mi). 1,913 acres are parks and preserves, 33 per 1,000 residents. 70% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Ahead of 78% of U.S. towns · #3 of 123 in Arkansas. What drives it
Conserved land
4%
887 acres · of 35.5 sq mi of land
Trails
47 mi
1.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,913 ac
33 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
70%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
134 mi
1.6 mi lanes · 113 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
3
2 beaches · 2 boat launches
What kind of outdoors town is Bentonville?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Bentonville have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Bentonville is ahead of 78% of U.S. towns, #3 of 123 in Arkansas. All four inputs are above most U.S. towns; trail miles rank highest, conserved land lowest.
A−
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Bentonville’s overall grade.
Conserved land4% of the land · typical AR town 1% · U.S. 4%BTrails1.3 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (47 mi) · AR 0.2 · U.S. 0.4APark land33 acres of park per 1,000 residents (1,913 acres) · AR 8 · U.S. 13B+Parks close to home70% of residents within a half mile of a park · AR 46% · U.S. 72%B
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 78%
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Arkansas towns of 2,500+ (123)Ahead of 98%
Few Arkansas towns conserve much land (a typical one, 1%; the U.S., 4%), so Bentonville’s 4% is ahead of 89% of Arkansas towns, while its trails per square mile lead 97% of them.
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B+ to A−. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Slaughter Pen MTB Park, with 16.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Handcut Hollow MTB Park
Park
322 acres10.2 mi of trail
Traverse LoopNorthern TraverseGravel ConnectorZone 4+1
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the trailhead
Park Springs Park
Managed by Bentonville Parks and Recreation
14 acres0.6 mi of trail
Black Apple CreekBurns Arboretum Loop
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
Osage Park
Managed by Peel Compton Foundation
96 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Citizens Park
Managed by Bentonville Parks and Recreation
39 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 31 parks & preserves
Slaughter Pen MTB Park410 acres · 16.6 mi of trail
DirectionsHandcut Hollow MTB Park322 acres · 10.2 mi of trail
DirectionsOrchards Park20 acres · 1.3 mi of trail
DirectionsPark Springs Park14 acres · 0.6 mi of trail · Bentonville Parks and Recreation
DirectionsOsage Park96 acres · 0.5 mi of trail · Peel Compton Foundation
DirectionsCitizens Park39 acres · 0.4 mi of trail · Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Memorial Park85 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsColer MTB Park303 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsCreekside Park26 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Bentonville Parks and Recreation
DirectionsBentonville Bike Playground3 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsBella Vista Park92 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsApplegate Event Space46 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsEnfield Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsGilmore Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsWildwood Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Lawrence Plaza1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Directions8th Street Gateway Park (Planned)102 acres
DirectionsPhillips Park47 acres
Sugar Creek Soccer Park31 acres
DirectionsBenton Country Fair Grounds28 acres
Merchants Baseball Park7 acres
DirectionsOld Tiger Track5 acres · Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Bentonville Bark Park3 acres
DirectionsTown Branch Park2 acres · Bentonville Parks and Recreation
DirectionsDave Peel Park2 acres · Bentonville Parks and Recreation
DirectionsRiverwalk Farm Estates Community Park1 acres
Austin-Baggett Park1 acres
DirectionsBogle Park1 acres
Oxford Ridge Park1 acres
Bentonville City Square1 acres
DirectionsDurham Place Park1 acres
Who protects it
887 conserved acres
4% of Bentonville’s land. Who manages Bentonville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city885 ac
County1 ac
Local Park · 887 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Pen Bike Trail Local Park | Town or city | 284 | Open |
| Price Coffee Property Property (Future Development) Local Park | Town or city | 137 | Open |
| Lake Bella Vista Park Local Park | Town or city | 114 | Open |
| Memorial Park Local Park | Town or city | 66 | Open |
| Phillips Park Local Park | Town or city | 49 | Open |
| North Trail Local Park | Town or city | 40 | Open |
| Community Center Local Park | Town or city | 38 | Open |
| Coughlin Property Property (Future Development) Local Park | Town or city | 27 | Open |
| Lake Bentonville Park Local Park | Town or city | 27 | Open |
| Bark Park Local Park | Town or city | 19 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
58 places to go in Bentonville
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Bentonville
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Public pools in Bentonville
Melvin Ford Aquatic CenterIn Memorial Park
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Bentonville
Cornerstone Division
DirectionsOrchards Park PlaygroundIn Orchards Park
Directions33 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Bentonville
Orchards Park Large Dog ParkIn Orchards Park
DirectionsOrchards Park Small Dog ParkIn Orchards Park
DirectionsPlus 7 dog parks without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Bentonville
2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Fishing spots in Bentonville
7 fishing spots without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Bentonville
Crystal Bridges Overlook
DirectionsPicnic areas in Bentonville
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Bentonville
2 campgrounds without a name on the map.
Trails & water
25 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 38.8 miUnpaved · 42.6 mi
Traverse Loop5.6 mi
All-American2.5 mi
Expressway1.9 mi
Tatamagouche1.9 mi
Northern Traverse1.6 mi
Medusa1.4 mi
Rob's Trail West1.3 mi
Black Apple Creek1.3 mi
Gravel Connector1.2 mi
Tristan's Trail1.2 mi
15 more trails
Action Alley
1.1 miArmadillo's Last Stand
1.1 miAngus Chute
0.9 miOzone
0.9 miRob's Trail East
0.8 miRazorback Ridge
0.8 miZone 4
0.6 miHeading Home
0.6 miDark Holler North
0.6 miZeppelin
0.6 miRed Barn
0.5 miAll American
0.4 miTulip Tree Trail
0.4 miUrban Trail
0.4 miRob's Trail North
0.4 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
134 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
1.6 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
113 mi
off-road bike paths
19 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Traverse LoopBike route
5.6 miTatamagoucheBike route
1.9 miMedusaBike route
1.4 miTristan's TrailBike route
1.2 miAll-American Heros Phase 3Bike route
1.2 miOzoneBike route
0.9 miAngus ChuteBike route
0.9 miRazorback RidgeBike route
0.8 miCourts & fields
42Tennis
41Soccer
21Pickleball
21Baseball
19Basketball
5Beach volleyball
4Softball
1Cricket
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →37 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 2 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Elliott HouseBuilding · listed 1978
About itMassey HotelBuilding · listed 1978
About itTerry Block BuildingBuilding · listed 1982
About itBenton County National BankBuilding · listed 1983
About itJames A. Rice HouseBuilding · listed 1984
About itKoons HouseBuilding · listed 1988
About itAlden HouseBuilding · listed 1988
About itBenton County CourthouseBuilding · listed 1988
About itBenton County JailBuilding · listed 1988
About itBentonville High SchoolBuilding · listed 1988
About itBentonville Train StationBuilding · listed 1988
About itBertschy HouseBuilding · listed 1988
About it25 more on the History page.
When to get out
June is the best month for walking in Bentonville
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.6 | 14.4 | 13.5 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| High (°F) | 47 | 52 | 60 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 89 | 89 | 82 | 71 | 59 | 49 |
| Rain (in) | 2.6 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 5.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Bentonville →
Next door
Bentonville and its neighbors
Bentonville has the second most mapped trails of the 7 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Bella Vista122 miBentonville47 miRogers12 miCenterton5.9 miLittle Flock5.0 miCave Springs2.0 miHighfill0.5 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville | 4% | 1.3 | 33 | 70% | A− |
| Centerton | under 1% | 0.4 | 3 | 75% | C |
| Bella Vista | under 1% | 2.7 | 6 | 43% | C+ |
| Rogers | 2% | 0.3 | 10 | 63% | B− |
| Cave Springs | 1% | 0.2 | 7 | 35% | C |
| Highfill | 1% | under 0.1 | 3 | 3% | D |
| Little Flock | under 1% | 0.7 | under 1 | 14% | D |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bentonville
Where can I hike in Bentonville?
The longest trail networks: Slaughter Pen MTB Park, 16.6 miles; Handcut Hollow MTB Park, 10.2 miles; Orchards Park, 1.3 miles; Park Springs Park, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Bentonville is conserved land?
4% of its land, against a typical 1% for an Arkansas town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Bentonville’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Slaughter Pen MTB Park (on leash) and Handcut Hollow MTB Park (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Bentonville?
134 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.6 of painted or protected lanes, 113 of off-road paths and 19 of shoulders and shared lanes. Named routes: Traverse Loop, Tatamagouche and Medusa.
Is there public land near Bentonville?
9,348 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bentonville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,913 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Bentonville have?
Ahead of 78% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #3 of 123 in Arkansas. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bentonville neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →