City of Bella Vista, Arkansas

09/04/2026

Join members of the city's Tree Advisory Board for a free tree identification hike at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 along the hiking trail at the Oz Trails Bike Park.

No registration is required. Bring water, insect repellent, sunscreen and wear appropriate shoes.

09/04/2026

Curbside recycling is coming to Bella Vista in 2027 — if at least 1,250 households want it.

• Optional service provided by Republic Services for an additional cost.
• $6.50 per month, billed quarterly with your trash bill.
• You will get one cart for all accepted recyclable materials. Additional carts available for $5/month.
• Once monthly pickup.

Read more: https://bellavistaar.gov/news_detail_T2_R253.php

Sign up by Dec. 31, 2026: https://forms.gle/MRXcfzsa3TvtpiEWA

09/03/2026

What does the city’s Active Transportation Board do? Get projects like this in motion. After Greenway users noticed some issues with the safety of crossing the entrance to Village Pet on Mercy Way, board members came to the city with some recommendations to improve that crossing. The Street Department installed some pavement markings, a proven way to increase safety by visibly increasing awareness. We appreciate this group for creating positive change for everyone involved.

09/02/2026

City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.

Trash pickup will be delayed by one day the week of September 7. Friday routes will be collected on Saturday.

09/02/2026

The heat is still going and so are we! Here's the upcoming trail events for the month of September. No registration is required to participate in the below events, except for the guided nature hike Sept. 29.

Water and snacks will be provided, friendly dogs are welcome on a leash as appropriate, and all events are weather dependent.
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Rise and Run Bella Vista
📅 Friday, Sept. 4
🕣 7 a.m.
📍 Blowing Springs Trailhead, 651 Blowing Springs Rd., Bella Vista AR 72714
We will offer a 2- to 6-mile fun run or walk on the Blowing Springs Greenway or trails, your choice. Parking will be at the Blowing Springs Trailhead. Strollers are welcome for the Greenway option.
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Coffee, Creeks, and Cardio
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9
🕣 7 a.m.
📍 Bluebird Trailhead off Riordan Road
This is a 1 to 4-mile walk at Bluebird Park with the option to gather after at Grindstone Coffee. Parking will be at the Bluebird trailhead. Strollers are not recommended due to the terrain.
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Walk in the Woods
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 15
🕣 6 p.m.
📍 105 Lancaster Dr., Bella Vista AR 72715
Two pace options are available for this hike, led by Hike NWA - an easy 2.8-mile route or an almost 3-mile moderate route with steeper climbs. Parking will be at Lake Avalon pavilion.
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MTB Bella Vista
📅 Monday, Sept. 21
🕣 6 p.m.
📍 Pinion Drive, Bella Vista AR 72714
This is an intermediate-paced MTB ride. The route is approximately 6.5 miles with a leader and a sweeper. Participants should come prepared to ride self-supported and bring their own tools, water, tubes, and flat repair kit in case of unexpected mechanical issues during the ride. E-bikes are welcome. Parking will be near Pinion Creek falls off Pinion Drive.
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Nature Discovery Hike (registration required)
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 29
🕣 9 a.m.
📍 651 Blowing Springs Rd., Bella Vista AR 72714
Join a master naturalist to discover native trees and plants and identify some species you may not already know. This hike is limited to 15 participants and advanced registration is required. Look for the registration link to be posted during the week following the Labor Day holiday - first come, first served. Parking for this event will be at the Blowing Springs trailhead.

09/01/2026

Nobody panic. This is a temporary closure and should be the last one (fingers crossed). Expect one lane traffic on the bridge on McNelly Road for a few hours this Friday, Sept. 4, starting at 9 a.m.

🚧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗠𝗰𝗡𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗱 / 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝟰𝟬 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲

The McNelly Bridge will be reduced to one lane beginning at 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, while the contractor completes remaining punch-list work.

Traffic will continue across the bridge using temporary signals. The work is expected to take only a few hours, and both lanes will reopen once the contractor is finished.

Drivers should use caution and allow additional time while traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience while the remaining work is completed!

📍 Road Closure Map: https://bentonvillear.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8ee7ad48a2194d5f80f39711b7668ce6

Questions? Contact City Engineer Jarrod Brightwell at (479) 271-3130.

09/01/2026

This is sure to be a good time. Bring the family for lunch and some fun activities with the Bella Vista Fire Department at this year's Kids Day Saturday, Oct. 10.

We are so excited for the annual BVFD Kids Day event, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Bella Vista Fire Department Training Center, 7 Carlisle Drive.

Join us to close out Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10). Attendees can watch firefighter demonstrations such as rappelling from our training tower, cutting up cars (vehicle extrication), and live fire in our burn room, where you can feel the heat from a safe distance and viewpoint.

Kids can also enjoy the ambulance and fire equipment touch-a-truck, a gear try-on station, coloring station and sidewalk chalk, photo booth, and more.

And of course, back by popular demand – a chance to spray a real fire hose.

The tentative schedule of demonstrations will include rappelling and extrication demos within each hour of the event, plus two live burn demos at noon and 1 p.m.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for free, so plan to bring the family for lunch.

09/01/2026

Drop in from 2 to 4 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 4, at the Fire Training Center, 7 Carlisle Drive, to wish Chief Wolfgang well in his retirement.

Happy retirement to Deputy Chief Bryan Wolfgang, the longest serving member of BVFD and the longest serving member of the city! Full story in comments.

08/31/2026

The Planning Commission work session is set for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at Bella Vista District Court, 2483 Forest Hills Blvd. See the agenda here: http://bellavistaar.gov/agenda.

08/31/2026

Chuck will be missed around the city (but for some reason we think we will still see him from time to time...). He is always there to help with projects or maintenance or any other issue we have arise. Not only his knowledge and skill sets will be missed, but his overall kindness and generosity as well. Best to him in his retirement.