Kids And Kids At Heart Will Love Arkansas' Newest Park, Railyard Park
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published September 30, 2021
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Parks aren’t just for kids – at least not Arkansas’ newest park, Railyard Park. Spanning several acres and brimming with perks, it’s got something for everyone. What’s more, the park boasts plenty of space for events, including a seasonal farmers market.
A couple of years and several million dollars in the making, Railyard Park in Rogers opened in May 2021, making it one of the state’s best new attractions.
Part of a revitalization project, the 5-acre park features a covered area for events, a stage for live music, a play area for kids, and Frisco Plaza, which plays host to weekly farmers markets.
They’ve been placed on rails, which is both a nod to Rogers’ past and an ingenious idea, since it allows for the tables to be pushed together to accommodate large groups.
Even the play space, Playard, is filled with industrial-inspired features, like a bright yellow Mi-Jack crane, which is a relic from back when the plaza was a depot.
Want to know more about Railyard Park? Click here to visit the City of Rogers website. For more info on the farmer’s market, check out the Visit Rogers website. And remember to like Visit Rogers on Facebook to stay up to date on park news. Lastly, to learn more about performances at Butterfield Stage, click here.
So, did you know about Arkansas’ newest park? Already visited? If so, what’d you think? Was it worth the wait? Tell us!
When it comes to unique parks in Arkansas, the Railyard isn’t alone. Click here to read about Arkansas’ bike playground.
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