Jacksonville, Arkansas, has several beautiful parks where you can take your family, go for a run, walk, or bike ride. Here are six of the best parks in the Jacksonville area where you can spend some time outside. 
- Paradise Park
Paradise Park has a multitude of attractions and amenities that make it the perfect place to spend a day with family or friends. Here, there are 17.8 acres of space to enjoy. You can run, walk, or bike along the half-mile-long Wildlife Observation Trail, go fishing by Paradise Lake, or go boating, thanks to the lake’s boat ramp. There are picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy a packed lunch and restroom facilities within the park. Host an afternoon barbecue on one of the park’s designated grill locations, and play horseshoe at one of its horseshoe stations.
- Excell Park
Excell Park has almost 3.5 acres of space where you can spend your day. The park has baseball and lit fields open for use, as well as a playground for families with children to enjoy. When recreational games are taking place, there are concessions available to the public, so you can indulge in a snack as you watch a game or sit on one of the park’s picnic tables.
- Dupree Park
Dupree Park features over 168 acres of green spaces, walking trails, and sports fields. There is a baseball and softball field, soccer field, and football field where you can play, practice, or watch recreational games. Go for a walk, run, or bike ride on the park’s Sertoma Trail, or go fishing at the lake. The park also has designated picnic tables, grills, and restrooms so that you can host a barbecue or birthday with family and friends. What’s more, Dupree has its own dog park, so feel free to bring your pet along.
- Northlake Park
Northlake Park is a quaint spot to enjoy the afternoon. There are basketball courts, tennis courts, and ball fields where you can play with your kids or friends. If you have young children, they’ll love to play on the park’s playground equipped with a double slide, monkey bars, and swing set. Northlake Park’s pavilion is the perfect place to throw a birthday party.
- Stonewall Park
At Stonewall Park, you can go for a run, walk, or bike ride on one of the designated trails. For park-goers with kids, there is also a playground and pavilion area where you can spend the afternoon. Enjoy reading or watching your kids play from one of the park’s covered benches.
- Burns Park
Burns Park is located just a 20-minute drive away from Jacksonville. Here you will find several playgrounds for you and your kids to spend the afternoon. If you enjoy sports, Burns Park is equipped with multiple sports fields. There is a golf course, disc golf course, soccer complex, baseball field, and more sports facilities for park-goers to enjoy.
The next time you need a fun outdoor activity, try checking out one of these Jacksonville parks.
