Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
"North Little Rock residents can reach the park easily for family outings, fishing, and a low-key outdoor escape close to home."
A peaceful mountain lake park offering swimming, fishing, picnicking, and forested recreation.
Woolly Hollow State Park
"Visitors from North Little Rock often choose Woolly Hollow for family recreation and a simple day trip. Its lake and picnic facilities make it a popular choice for casual outdoor outings."
A family-friendly Ozark foothills park with Lake Bennett, camping, swimming, fishing, and paddling.
Petit Jean State Park
"North Little Rock visitors come for a manageable road trip that delivers big scenery and outdoor experiences. Petit Jean is a popular choice for families, photographers, and hikers seeking a mountain retreat."
Arkansas’s first state park, known for scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and historic CCC landmarks.
Lake Catherine State Park
"North Little Rock travelers often visit for camping, swimming, and boating on Lake Catherine. It provides a convenient nature break from the metro area."
A lakeside park in the Ouachita Mountains offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and scenic forest recreation.