Little Rock's Central Park

War Memorial Park Restoration

Preserving a Little Rock treasure. Restoring it for generations to come.

War Memorial Park is more than open space. It is a bridge between communities, a place for our community to fish and play and gather outdoors at every age, and part of the history and heart of Little Rock.

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Our story begins here

Our Story Begins with a Walk

Our story begins with a walk I took in War Memorial Park this summer. I was appalled at the condition of the creek and the pond. I decided that if I wanted this fixed, I was going to have to make it happen.

I posted on Facebook and a neighborhood site about the situation, and the response was beyond belief. The desire within our community to participate in this project has been nearly universal.

In a matter of weeks, we have brought together a team of government and private entities dedicated to making this restoration a reality.

This is our park, and we have an opportunity to restore it to something Little Rock can once again be proud of. I hope you will join us in this effort.

Steve Davison Chairman War Memorial Park Restoration

Coleman Creek and Pond

The initial community-led improvements at War Memorial Park will focus on revitalizing Coleman Creek and the pond, transforming them into vibrant natural features that anchor the park experience for generations to come. These enhancements will be complemented by new accessible trails and graceful pedestrian bridges, creating a welcoming, connected, and inspiring environment for all who visit.

Imagine the Possibilities

A new perspective on restoration

Drag the handle to compare how the War Memorial Park pond looks now, and how it could look after our campaign.

This is a community project

Restoring a park of this importance will require participation from across Little Rock and beyond.

Individuals, families, businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and community partners can all play a role.

Every contribution helps move the restoration forward.

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A landmark green space in the heart of Little Rock

War Memorial Park occupies a unique place in the heart of Little Rock and the life of our community.

The park’s roots reach back to 1868, when the property became the Arkansas State Fairgrounds. In the 1920s, the site was transformed into Fair Park, with landscaped grounds, winding roads, athletic facilities, and a municipal golf course.

In 1948, following the construction of War Memorial Stadium, the park was renamed to honor Arkansans who lost their lives in military service. For generations, its grounds have offered Little Rock residents a place to play, gather, and enjoy the outdoors.

The municipal golf course closed in 2019, opening a new chapter for the landscape as public green space. Coleman Creek, walking trails, and open grounds remain central to the park’s character and its future.

A park for everyday life

Today, the park offers walking trails, disc golf, a natural play area, a splash pad, fishing, and open green space. Picnic tables, grills, a pavilion, and restrooms make it a place to spend the day with friends and family.

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Today we have an opportunity to thoughtfully restore the park while protecting the natural features and history that make it special.

The War Memorial Park Restoration effort is bringing together citizens, community organizations, environmental expertise, businesses, donors, and public partners around a common goal:

Restore the park we have. Protect it for the future.

A closer look at our park

Check out the amenities of War Memorial Park, the public spaces our community is working together to restore and protect.

Open Green Space

Disc Golf

Splash Pad

Walking Trails

Playground

Fishing Pond

Park amenities and disc golf, trails, and playground photos: City of Little Rock Parks & Recreation

Images from the park

The latest from the park

October 29, 2026

Save the date for our fundraiser

Good neighbors. A great park. A brighter future. Join us on October 29 to help bring new life to War Memorial Park. Event time, location, and more details are coming soon.

September 10, 2026

Coming together for our park

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Partners in our park’s future

Recognizing the people, businesses, and community partners helping restore and protect War Memorial Park.

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