Elkins, AR Parks & Recreation Committee

01/12/2026

🌟 Join Our Parks Committee! 🌟
Love your community and want to make a real impact? We’re looking for one dedicated member to help shape our parks! This role includes monthly meetings and the chance to volunteer at fun, local community events.

📄 Applications are available at City Hall.
💥This is a volunteer position.

Be part of something meaningful—help us make our parks a place everyone can enjoy!

12/02/2025

This Saturday, after the Christmas on the River parade & Tree Lighting, the Elkins Park Committee would like to invite you to write letters to Santa and put them in our special mailbox with us! This is a free event, and we would love to see you there.

10/29/2025

The Elkins Park & Recreation Committee is excited to join in on the fun at Trunk or Treat this Friday, starting at 5:30 PM at the Elkins Sports Complex! 👻

Come by, say hi, and check out our setup— can you guess what our theme is? ✨
We can’t wait to see all the creative costumes and smiling faces! 🧡🍬

06/28/2025

✨️The Elkins Firework display is underway. There's still time to come out and join on the festivities! ✨️
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06/19/2025

🎆 Get Ready, Elkins! 🎆

We’re thrilled to announce the Elkins Annual Fireworks Show is happening on June 27th!

🎸 Live Band
🌭 Concessions & Food Vendors
🎇 An Unforgettable Fireworks Display

Bring your friends, bring your family—you won’t want to miss this night of fun!

We can’t wait to see you all there! 💥

04/21/2025

Happy Easter!

Nature is recreating the river and shoreline at Bunch Park today after the storms. Now we have tree parking!

04/08/2025

Your participation in naming our prairie is invaluable to us. The diverse ideas and suggestions we receive will shape the identity of our prairie for years to come. We are thrilled to invite you to share this survey with others!
In addition to the online option of voting, a paper ballot will also be available at the Elkins Public Library.

We are seeking your input to help us name the prairie in Elkins, Ar. Your opinion is valuable to us, and we are thrilled to hear your suggestions! In addition to the option of online voting, a paper ballot will also be available at the Elkins Public Library.

04/06/2025

Big news for Elkins!

Have you seen the "Prairie in Progress" signs behind the Community Center? Well, we’re bringing the prairie back and you can help give it a name!

In the 1800s, Arkansas had over 2 million acres of open prairie. Today, less than 0.5% remains -- less than 430 acres. But with help from the Beaver Watershed Alliance, the City of Elkins and the Elkins Parks & Rec Committee, a 3-acre native prairie is being restored next to Bunch Park!

Planted with native seeds last fall (2024), the prairie will take a few years to fully grow in—but once established, it will offer:
• Beautiful natural views and mown walking paths
• Habitat for wildlife and pollinators
• Plants with deep roots that prevent erosion and protect our waterways
• An outdoor learning lab for local schools

We’re proud to bring this piece of Arkansas history back to life—right in our own backyard!

Stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved.

04/02/2025

Is there a child you know who still needs to fulfill volunteer hour requirements?
We may have an excellent chance for them to get involved. The Elkins Parks and Recreation has multiple openings for student volunteers throughout the '25 Spring Ball seasons. Please fill out the Google form, and we will be in touch promptly.

We are needing to fill Student Volunteer Positions at the Elkins Sports Complex and Bunch Park for 2025 Spring Ball Seasons.

03/22/2025

What an amazing kickoff Saturday morning for the 2025 soccer 🏐 season at Bunch Park! Under a beautiful blue sunny sky, these teams came out to play -- checkout this short video!

Congratulations to all the team players -- great job! Also thanks to the parents and coaches who make it all happen. The energy, support, and Elkins community spirit was on full display.

And thank you for supporting the Park with your concessions purchases!

Wishing all the teams a fantastic season ahead. Keep up the great work, and enjoy every match!

Come and join the fun next Saturday, with games starting at 9am.

03/20/2025

* Soccer Games Saturdays at Bunch Park *

The Elkins Parks & Recreation Committee is hosting a concession stand providing drinks and snacks during the games! Sales are cash only, with all profits benefitting our Park. This Saturday we will have a limited selection, with an expanded selection for the upcoming Saturdays. Look for the black Elkins PD trailer by the pavilion!

03/16/2025

Let's use our imaginations and have some fun!

Can you help identify and name the cloud creatures and objects that have marched across the Bunch Park sky? Maybe even give them little stories?