GETOUTDOORS Play, Explore, & Relax

Texarkana offers an outdoor paradise for those who enjoy getting back to nature. Whether enjoying the peaceful lakes, teeing off at some of the finest golf courses, or bringing your canine buddies to the dog parks for a stroll, outdoor enthusiasts have abundant opportunities to play, explore, and relax in Texarkana.

Bobby Ferguson Park

Located next to the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, Arkansas, the Bobby Ferguson Park features a walking trail, fishing pier, playground equipment, picnic areas, a pavilion with a full-service indoor kitchen area, restrooms, and an outdoor fireplace for cooking. (www.cityoftexarkanaar.com)

Bringle Lake Park

Bringle Lake Park is located at the end of University Drive and adjacent to the Texas A&M – Texarkana campus and the Texarkana Golf Ranch. Bringle Lake Park East offers a floating fishing pier, playground equipment, and 10 single pavilions for small gatherings. Its trailhead will take you on a relaxing stroll beside Bringle Lake, where, if you are lucky, you will find the Bringle Lake Art Project! Bringle Lake Park West features two fishing piers and covered playground equipment. Other amenities include an exercise equipment station, sand volleyball courts, and a 1,500 sq. ft. pavilion looking over the lake. (www.ci.texarkana.tx.us)

Front Street Festival Plaza

An outdoor event venue located in downtown Texarkana, Front Street Festival Plaza has abundant activities throughout the year with plenty of music, food, and fun for everyone. Activities include the MLK Day Parade, Front Street Food Fest, Black History Parade, National Pride Event, Veterans Day Parade, Mardi Gras, and the Four States Auto Museum’s Spring Car Show.

GATEWAY FARMERS’ MARKET

Located at 602 Jefferson Avenue, the Gateway Farmers’ Market offers locally-grown fresh produce. Featured items include vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods, fruit, berries, and some homemade crafts. Gateway Farmers’ Market is open seasonally from 7 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. (www.thegatewayfarmersmarket.com)

Holiday Springs Water Park

Holiday Springs Water Park, located at 5500 Crossroads Parkway in Texarkana, Arkansas, features fun for the entire family, including water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, a children’s area, an adult pool, and a sand castle area. The park is open seasonally Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sundays, 12-6 p.m. (www.holidayspringswaterpark.com)

Jeffurson Dog Park

Located near Arkansas High School on East 12th Street in Texarkana, Arkansas, the PetSafe JefFURson Dog Park offers a safe place for canines to exercise and socialize. It is sectioned off for large/medium and small dogs and includes an agility course.

Kidtopia Park And Skatetopia Park

Located in downtown Texarkana, Kidtopia Park is a multi-purpose playground designed by kids for kids and is a favorite destination for play days with the local school districts and camps. Skatetopia is adjacent to Kidtopia and is a skate park made for users of all skill levels to enjoy. It features ledges, stair sets, down rails, and an open bowl section. Both Kidtopia and Skatetopia are open for day use only. (www.ci.texarkana.tx.us)

Kylee Sullivan Petsafe Dog Park

animals will always be remembered every time visitors bring their furry pets to the dog park.

Millwood Lake

Located in Southwest Arkansas, Millwood Lake offers boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Multitudes of birds are also attracted to this lake. Millwood has 11 recreation areas around the lake with 12 boat ramps, eight campgrounds, and three picnic shelters. (www.swl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ Lakes/Millwood-Lake/)

New Haven Golf Club

The 18-hole course at the New Haven Golf Club facility in Texar- kana, Arkansas, features 6,518 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Designed by John Rickman, the New Haven Golf Club was completed in 1991. With the addition of 30 white sand bunkers, new fairways, and tee boxes, the course has taken on a new look with a country club feel. (www.texarkanagolf.com)

Northridge Country Club

Nestled on 160 secluded acres of gentle rolling hills and surrounded by statuesque pines and hardwoods, Northridge Country Club’s 6,568 yard par-71 golf course includes traditional runway-style tee boxes, which prove to be challenging for all levels of golfers. Dramatic elevation changes, dogleg fairways, and several lakes and creeks coming into play combine to make the course demand accurate shots off the tee. Inside, the Sunset Grill features a casual, relaxing atmosphere and is the perfect place to dine and unwind. (www.northridgecountry.club)

Oak Grove Golf Club

Oak Grove Golf Club features rolling hills and contours located throughout the course. Oak Grove has quickly risen into the ranks of being one of Northeast Texas’ premier public golf courses. (www.texarkanagolf.com)

Rotary Splash Pad

The Rotary Splash Pad is located at Spring Lake Park. It has a natural theme, complete with turtles, palm fronds, and other animals. Visit the Rotary Splash Pad, a free, safe, and fun environment for youngsters. (www.ci.texarkana.tx.us)

Spring Lake Park

With a newly renovated lake and the installation of playground equipment and lights at the ball fields and sports complex, Spring Lake Park is the heart and pride of the Texarkana Parks & Recreation program. The 145-acre park features a spring-fed lake, open green spaces with picnic areas, playground units, fishing piers, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Spring Lake Park also includes the Swanger Sports Complex, home of the Texarkana Texas Dixie Baseball League, and George Dobson Field, home to the Texas A&M-Texarkana Eagles. The 1.75-mile Phillip McDougal Walking/Biking Trail weaves throughout the park. The park is located at 4303 North Park Road, between 40th Street and I-30. (www.ci.texarkana.tx.us)

Texarkana Country Club

Texarkana Country Club began in 1914 with a nine-hole golf course with sand greens. After a renovation in 2000, the challenging layout now measures 6,935 yards from the championship tees, but has definitely retained the flavor of its original design. Highlights of the course include gentle and subtle elevation changes, a beautiful lake on the front nine, meandering creeks on the back nine, tree-lined fairways and abundant sand and grass bunkers. (www.texarkanacc.com)

Texarkana Golf Ranch

The Texarkana Golf Ranch in Texarkana, Texas, sits on the banks of the 600-acre Bringle Lake across from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Known as one of the premier champion- ship golf courses in the United States, Texarkana Golf Ranch’s layout has extraordinary 50-foot elevation changes and breathtaking vistas. Host of many corporate and special events, including AJGA and Tightlies Tournaments, Texarkana Golf Ranch is a golf course that will challenge the best of all touring professionals while still providing fun. The 18-hole course was designed by Jim Fazio, Jr. and constructed by Hank Haney Golf, Inc. (www.texarkanagolfranch.com)

TEXARKANA TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET

The Texarkana Texas Farmers’ Market is an open-air market located at 500 North State Line Avenue in historic downtown Texarkana. It promotes healthy, locally-grown food and a family friendly atmosphere. At the Market, you’ll find a wonderful selection of local growers and vendors, as well as tips about cooking, growing, and processing market produce. Open May through July from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

(www.texarkanafarmersmarket.com)

Wright Patman Lake

Wright Patman Lake, located in Texarkana, Texas, supplies water to the city of Texarkana and provides flood control for the Sulphur River and Red River. Camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and hiking are available in the parks.

(www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/wrightpatman)