Burns Park

03/21/2025

The FUNLAND playground is OPEN! The splash pad and train are not yet ready, but the play area is. Come on out today and this weekend and check it out!

02/21/2024

Great news for us!

01/18/2024

Burns Park is OPEN. However, some roads may still be closed due to unsafe conditions due to weather and road construction.

01/16/2024

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the Burns Park will be closed Wednesday, January 17. We will evaluate tomorrow for Thursday.

01/15/2024

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Burns Park will be closed Tuesday, January 16. We will evaluate tomorrow for Wednesday.

01/14/2024

Burns Park will be closed due to the inclement weather and road conditions. We will evaluate the conditions and post an update Monday afternoon.

12/04/2023

Updated Burns Park information...

The City of North Little Rock will open the soccer complex in Burns Park to motor vehicular traffic via Championship and Tournament Drive only Tuesday morning, December 5. Soccer play will begin Tuesday night with practices. Entry and exit to the soccer complex vehicular traffic will be via Championship and Tournament Drive only. Arlene Laman will still be closed due to the hazardous roads. Foot and bike traffic should be mindful of vehicular traffic and consider that drivers might be distracted viewing the area. The fencing that has been in place since the March 31 tornado restricting walkers and bikers from leaving the river trail will be removed which will allow entry to the roads and trails around soccer to be utilized.

11/21/2023

Great news!

The City of North Little Rock continues to work diligently to open additional areas in Burns Park. The park was heavily damaged by the March 31 tornado and was also used as the hub for debris removal.

NOW OPEN in Burns Park:
□ Multi-use paved and unpaved trails are open. Exception being the Green Trail east of the RV Park and south of Arlene Laman is still closed. No vehicular traffic is allowed. Please follow all signage placed in these areas.

□ Trail parking is allowed at the equestrian parking area on Joe K. Poch Road just south of Interstate-40.

□ Access to the soccer complex will open soon.

□ The River Trail restroom at Victory Lake between the soccer complex and golf course.

STILL CLOSED in Burns Park:
□ Archery Range, BMX, and RV areas
□ Arlene Laman Drive, until early 2024
□ Joe K. Poch Road south of Interstate-40

11/09/2023

The City of North Little Rock is pleased to announce the opening of the top loop around Funland Drive in Burns Park.

Now open on Funland Drive/Joe K. Poch Drive in Burns Park:
 Dog Park (including restroom near the Dog Park)
 Disc Golf: Eighteen (18) holes between Dog Park and Funland.
 Equestrian trail: Parking will be available at the softball complex. Riders will need to trailer at this location and proceed from there. Water will be available across the interstate as usual.
 One Heart Park
 Rocket slide
 Pavilions
 DeJanis Boys High School Baseball Field
 Girls High School Softball Field
 Softball Complex
 Baseball complex

Next phase to open:
 Tournament Drive to the soccer complex, including Catfish and Goalie Roads, as soon as roads are completed.

 Soccer complex

 The River Trail restroom on Tournament Drive will open in the next few days.

Visitors are asked to stay out of areas closed for their safety as we work toward reopening these areas:
 Road work will be ongoing on Arlene Laman Drive which includes the Covered Bridge, walking trails, archery range, BMX track, and Boy Scout area. This work will continue through the winter months.

 Funland will remain closed to the public while plans are made for the future.

11/03/2023

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04/21/2023

Updates for Burns Park

The City of North Little Rock has made great strides in their cleanup efforts and debris removal on streets, in neighborhoods and throughout Burns Park.

- The Golf Course is open and tee times can be made by calling 501-906-6400.
- The Youth Baseball Complex will open next week (April 24) with access to and from only using Joe K Poch Road.
- Hospitality House Parking Lot is OPEN for Debris Drop-Off Only
- The Arkansas River Trail is accessible (eastbound only) via Shilcutt's Bayou Boat Ramp near Championship Drive and Tournament Drive. The trail is still closed through the park (Championship Drive to just west of the soccer fields). Plan your route accordingly.
- The Tennis Center is currently closed, but we have plans to open it within the coming weeks.
- All other areas of the park, including, but not limited to, Funland, RV Park and Campground, Soccer Complex, pavilions, all trails (equestrian, bicycle, hiking), BMX track, playgrounds, etc. are still closed until further notice.

04/11/2023

BURNS PARK IS CLOSED TO ALL FOOT TRAFFIC, BICYCLIST, MOTOR VEHICLES AND SIGHTSEERS!!

BURNS PARK IS CLOSED TO ALL FOOT TRAFFIC, BICYCLIST, MOTOR VEHICLES AND SIGHTSEERS!!
We need your help in keeping everyone safe at Burns Park. The park is closed, and it is not safe for the public to enter. We have crews clearing debris from the park, clearing the trails of fallen trees, and breaking down debris from the affected areas.
This process involves large equipment and oversized vehicles. We ask that the public not enter the park via roadways or trails until the park is re-opened. This is for the public's safety and the safety of the crews.
We will release updates on the park's status on our social media platforms and the North Little Rock city website. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time.