Arkansas
With a central location and moderate climate year-round, Arkansas is not only an easy drive, but also an easy choice for any sports events planner or coach. The Natural State is frequently hosting sports of all types from baseball and archery to cycling and disc golf. “Arkansas is home to a perfect combination of business and pleasure,” said Shelbey Morris, a sales specialist with Arkansas Tourism. “Visitors can always find something to pass the time whether it be a family friendly outdoor adventure at one of our 52 state parks or spending time in one of our downtowns for some local shopping and authentic southern cuisine. Experience all of the excitement The Natural State has to offer with genuine hospitality you just can’t find anywhere else!”
Arkansas

With a central location and moderate climate year-round, Arkansas is not only an easy drive, but also an easy choice for any sports events planner or coach. The Natural State is frequently hosting sports of all types from baseball and archery to cycling and disc golf. “Arkansas is home to a perfect combination of business and pleasure,” said Shelbey Morris, a sales specialist with Arkansas Tourism. “Visitors can always find something to pass the time whether it be a family friendly outdoor adventure at one of our 52 state parks or spending time in one of our downtowns for some local shopping and authentic southern cuisine. Experience all of the excitement The Natural State has to offer with genuine hospitality you just can’t find anywhere else!”

Bentonville is a sports destination like no other. Located in the Ozark Mountains, Bentonville is surrounded by beauty, mild weather, and an abundance of art, culture, and first-rate sports facilities to cater to events all year round.
Hotel Rooms: 2200Hotel tax rate: 13.5 percent
Major Facilities:
- Tiger Stadium is a 6000-seat venue
- Tiger Arena is a 1700-seat indoor basketball arena
- Bentonville Track Stadium has full synthetic turf and polyurethane track
- Memorial Park has nine diamonds for baseball and softball
- Memorial Park Tennis Facility includes 12 lighted courts
- Osage Park features eight lighted pickleball courts and archery center
Visit Bentonville, visitbentonville.com.

Conway is located in Central Arkansas, just off I-40 and 40 miles from the airport in Little Rock. As a college town, Conway has a young, active population and a thriving downtown full of local boutiques, shops, and restaurants.
Hotel Rooms: 1578Hotel tax rate: 9.13 percent
Major Facilities:
- Conway Station Park houses nine lighted turf baseball fields
- City of Colleges Park has five lighted turf softball fields
- Conway Tennis Center consists of eight lighted outdoor courts
- Centennial Soccer Complex offers four lighted fields and eight other fields
- Don Owen Complex includes three basketball courts, three lighted baseball fields, and six volleyball courts
- McGee Center has three basketball courts and six volleyball courts
Conway CVB, conwayark.com.

With two rivers and three lakes, Eureka Springs is recognized as a vibrant outdoor destination surrounded by the beauty of the Ozark Mountains.
Hotel Rooms: 2500Major Facilities:
- Lake Leatherwood City Park features one baseball field, two soccer fields, and 25 miles of trails
Eureka Springs, eurekasprings.org.

From traditional to non-traditional, sports of any size or type can be held in Fayetteville. The town boasts premier facilities, including many at the state’s flagship University of Arkansas.
Hotel Rooms: 2100Major Facilities:
- Kessler Mountain Regional Park boasts four lighted baseball/softball fields, six outdoor lighted soccer fields, 12 outdoor 3v3-size lighted soccer fields, eight outdoor 5v5-size lighted soccer fields, six outdoor 8v8-size lighted soccer fields, and eight acres of open lawn space
- Lake Fayetteville Park/Softball Complex features four lighted outdoor sand volleyball courts, three lighted softball fields, and an 18-hole disc golf course
- Arkansas Athletes Outreach Facility houses five basketball courts and six volleyball courts
Experience Fayetteville, experiencefayetteville.com.

Fort Smith is a city surrounded by nature with a rich legacy as the original gateway to the American West. The city is easy to travel to from anywhere in the U.S.
Hotel Rooms: 2750 citywide; 4000 in the metro areaHotel tax rate: 14.75 percent
Major Facilities:
- Ben Geren Regional Park offers a 12-field soccer complex, 10-field softball complex, six-court tennis center, 27-hole golf course, three 180hole disc golf courses, three sand volleyball courts, and a mountain biking trail system
- Evans Club offers three baseball/softball fields, two indoor basketball courts, two outdoor basketball courts, and one soccer field
- Goldtrap Club includes four baseball/softball fields, one indoor basketball court, and one soccer field
The Fort Smith Convention Center offers 116,800 square feet of flexible space, including a column-free 40,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall that can accommodate up to eight volleyball courts, eight tennis courts, 16 pickleball courts, or four basketball courts.
Contact:Fort Smith CVB, FortSmithSports.com.

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Harrison is nestled in the Ozarks in north-central Arkansas. The city is in close proximity to the Buffalo National River, America’s first national river, which offers all sorts of outdoor fun.
Hotel Rooms: Approximately Eight+ propertiesMajor Facilities:
- Anstaff Soccer Complex has seven soccer fields
- Equity Bank Sports Complex offers eight baseball/softball fields
- Harrison Tennis Complex includes four courts
Harrison CVB, harrisonarkansas.org.

Hot Springs is a unique destination in that it has a national park within the city and sports attractions that include the newly opened Majestic Park baseball/softball complex, which was named the Best New Recreation Facility in Arkansas.
Hotel Rooms: 4000Hotel tax rate: 14.5 percent
Major Facilities:
- Majestic Park has five baseball/softball fields
- Northwoods Trails offers 30-plus miles of mountain bike trails
- Bank OZK Arena is a 7000-seat multipurpose venue
The 360,000-square-foot Hot Spring Convention Center annually hosts the Arkansas High School Basketball Championships, the Arkansas High School Volleyball Championships, the Arkansas Cheer Competition, the Arkansas High School Archery Championship, and the state pickleball tournament.
Contact:Visit Hot Springs, hotsprings.org.

Jacksonville is located in central Arkansas, about 15 minutes from Little Rock. The city is home to Dupree Park, the center of outdoor recreation in the city.
Hotel Rooms: Approximately 8 propertiesMajor Facilities:
- Dupree Park offers two baseball fields and five softball fields, a four-field soccer/football complex, and an 18-hole disc golf course
- Excell Park houses four youth baseball fields
Jacksonville Parks & Recreation, jacksonvillesoars.com.

Jonesboro is in northeast Arkansas. The city is home to two large sports complexes, the Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex and Southside Sports Complex.
Hotel Rooms: 1800Major Facilities:
- Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex features 14 baseball fields and 19 soccer fields
- Southside Sports Complex has 10 softball fields
- Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex has a 200-yard rifle range, 50-yard pistol range, three trap/skeet fields, a 70-yard archery range, and a 50-yar archery range
- Miracle League Park has the world’s largest rubberized ball field for children and adults with physical disabilities and can be used for baseball, soccer, basketball, and flag football
Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jonesboro.org.

Little Rock, the state capital, sits in the heart of the state. The area is home to great golf courses, state-of-the-art multi-purpose venues and a great river for water sports.
Hotel Rooms: 9500Major Facilities:
- The Arkansas River is home to a number of annual fishing and rowing events
- The Arkansas River Trail is a 17-mile loop that hosts a number of cycling and running events
- The Arkansas State Fairgrounds includes the 7150-seat Barton Coliseum
- Rebsamen Tennis Center houses 17 lighted tennis courts
- University of Arkansas Little Rock’s Jack Stephens Center seats 5600 and is a multipurpose facility
- War Memorial Stadium is a 54,120-seat multipurpose stadium
The Statehouse Convention Center is approximately 220,000 square feet of space and is ideal for sports like volleyball, taekwondo, and boxing.
Contact:Little Rock CVB, littlerock.com.

Just across the Arkansas River from Little Rock is North Little Rock. Burns Park is a featured facility in North Little Rock as it is one of the largest municipal parks in the country.
Hotel Rooms: 2442Major Facilities:
- Burns Park Baseball Complex showcases seven lighted baseball fields
- Burns Park Disc Golf includes 18 holes
- Burns Park Soccer Complex houses 17 fields
- Burns Park Softball Complex is a five-field complex
- Burns Park Tennis Center features 42 hard courts
North Little Rock CVB, northlittlerock.org.

Pine Bluff is located in south-central Arkansas and is known for its scenic beauty.
Hotel Rooms: 450Major Facilities:
- Taylor Field is a 2000-seat ballpark
- Pine Bluff Regional Park offers four lighted softball fields and an 18-hole championship golf course, as well as direct river access to the Arkansas River
- Bloom Tennis Center offers eight lighted courts
The Pine Bluff Convention Center features a 22,984-square-foot arena floor and 76200 reserved seats. The facility has hosted some of basketball’s most prestigious events such as the NCAA Women’s Elite Eight and Arkansas State High School Basketball tournaments.
Contact:Pine Bluff CVB, pinebluffcvb.org.

Rogers is a family-friendly destination with a thriving sports community. Located in northwest Arkansas in the heart of the Ozarks, the city hosts a variety of youth, amateur, and professional sporting events, drawing awareness and interest to our ever-growing region.
Hotel Rooms: 2100 with three new hotels in developmentHotel tax rate: 14.5 percent
Major Facilities:
- Rogers Regional Sports Park features six fields
- Arkansas Athletes Outreach has four courts and a multipurpose grass field
- Veterans Memorial Park includes two softball fields, two baseball fields, five grass multipurpose fields, and one turf multipurpose field
- Matrix Racquet Club, indoor and outdoor courts, equipped for tennis, padel, pickleball, and volleyball
- Arkansas Athlete Outreach houses four hardwood multi-purpose courts, two outdoor grass fields, and a Division I training facility with an indoor turf field
- Beaver Lake is a year-round fishing 10 minutes from downtown Rogers
Visit Rogers, VisitRogersArkansas.com.

Russellville is known for its natural beauty. Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to some of the largest tournaments across the country.
Hotel Rooms: 1000Major Facilities:
- Russellville Sports Complex features 15 fields
- Pleasant View Softball Complex includes four fields
- MJ Hickey Baseball Park consists of seven fields
Russellville CVB, discoverrussellville.org.

Springdale is the hub of Northwest Arkansas with the most and best sports facilities in Northwest Arkansas.
Hotel Rooms: 1700Hotel tax rate: 13.75 percent
Major Facilities:
- George Park has four baseball/softball fields and seven soccer fields
- Tyson Sports Complex offers four baseball/softball fields and five soccer fields
- Tyson Park includes six tennis courts
- The Jones Center houses a 25-meter indoor pool and two basketball/volleyball courts
- Springdale Aquatic Center offers a 50-meter indoor pool
Explore Springdale, explorespringdale.com.