In Bentonville, Arkansas, we value families who vacation in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. Planning a trip with little ones can be a daunting task. Where do we eat? Where can they play? What is there to do besides rides bikes? To take some of the load off your shoulders, we compiled a list of the best places to take kids in Bentonville, Arkansas!

Parks

child with parent at parkThe Momentary Green

The open space is the perfect place for creative play, and it’s situated between classic Bentonville sights. Plan a picnic or pick up food at 8th Street Market. Older kids may enjoy exploring the Momentary Modern Art Museum.

Osage Park (Opening in Summer 2021)

Don’t be surprised when your kids beg to go back to Osage Park. Located in central Bentonville, this park has plenty of lawn space for kids to run around, a dog park, food truck park, cherry blossom orchard, pickleball courts, boardwalks through 12 acres of wetlands, an archery range, and a lake! Kids can kayak, canoe, and/or fish in Lake Bentonville. Expect to see airplanes take off and land as this is located right next Thaden Field.

Catherine’s Crossing

Catherine's CrossingThis park, located behind Mercy Hospital, has a mountain biking trail and pump track made of crushed gravel—it’s perfect for toddlers on balance bikes. As well, guests can enjoy the pavilion, play space, and hammock stands. This park is accessible via the Razorback Greenway.

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Patios

Child with dogBentonville Brewing Co.

While you sit on the patio and enjoy local craft brews, small kids can enjoy the onsite Strider bike course.

8th Street Market

There is no expectation for kids to stay seated here! This market in downtown Bentonville has multiple restaurants, food trucks, and a brewery.

Airship CafeAirship Café @ Coler Mountain Bike Preserve

This café is only accessible via a paved multi-use trail. Kids can run around in the grass, ride bikes on the paved or soft surface trails, and play in the Homestead Barn.

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Play

Child playingWhat are the best places to play in Bentonville?

To start off, we have many pieces of recognizable art in town that you can use as landmarks for kids who might be old enough to wander around and ride trails without adult supervision. It’s as simple as, “Kids, meet at the turtle at 3 o’ clock!”

Crystal Bridges

Pick up a free Family Guide and take an interactive tour of the museum! The Studio, located in the lower level of the museum is a place for all ages to explore arts and crafts. Note: The Studio is closed for COVID-19 precautions. Please visit https://crystalbridges.org/family-fun-crystal-bridges/ for announcements regarding reopening.

Scott Family Amazeum

This interactive museum was designed with your family in mind! Everything is made to touch, pick up, climb on, scribble on, and so much more. Your kids will be highly engaged while also learning about art and science!

OZ Trails community,

When I think about where this started, trail builders like Dave Renko, Nathan Woodruff, and Don West from the early days come to mind. They strengthened my belief in the power of trails and in Arkansas becoming one of the great places in the world to ride. It started simply: a few hand-built trails, a lot of conviction, and a community willing to put in the effort to create something special.

OZ Trails was never just about bikes. It was about building a way of life around the outdoors — a place where families spend more time together, where people find clarity away from screens, and where visitors feel welcome. It proves that something world class can still feel local, personal, and rooted in the land.

For years, we dreamed about this park. We walked the land, studied what it could become, and kept coming back to the same idea: Northwest Arkansas deserved a bike park that matched the ambition of this community.

Now, we’ve built it.

OZ Trails Bike Park is where so much of that work comes together. It was created with trail builders who treat their work like a craft, supported by bike patrol so riders can feel confident, and shaped by a team that cares about the experience from the moment you arrive. I've been riding the park throughout development, and I finish every ride believing it will change how people progress and connect with each other.

Founding Membership is an invitation to the people who get it — the riders who know what time on trail does for you: clearing your head, building confidence, finding your people, and feeling a sense of pride in the place you ride. We want you here from day one. Membership is more than access. It helps set the tone for what this park becomes. The first members should be people who care about the culture, who welcome others in, and who believe this place can keep growing into something truly special.

As a father, I often think about watching my kids progress on these trails — starting on green, moving to blue, and then deciding they’re ready for black. It’s part of why we built this place the way we did — so families can show up, everyone has something to ride, and they can keep building the skills to take the next step.

Alongside Founding Membership, we’re also launching a Founding Family Membership for those who want to share this with the people they love.

Our Founding Memberships open today.

Come ride it. This place was built for you.

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