Media Releases

Get the latest news about the state parks in Arkansas. Information and updates from our 52 state parks are featured here, along with fun stories and upcoming park events. These are official Arkansas news releases that the state parks staff publish regularly to keep natives and potential visitor informed. For more Arkansas information, stories and vacation ideas, sign up for the Arkansas State Parks newsletter. Get Arkansas news you can use and start planning your next state park vacation!

Reservation System Update Designed to Increase Visitor Satisfaction

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Lake Chicot State Park Remains Open During Scheduled Drawdown

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Monument Trails Bring World-Class Mountain Biking to State Parks Across Arkansas

Monday, May 13, 2019

The Monument Trails are destination trail systems at Arkansas State Parks acting as access points

Grand Opening Set for Visitor Center at Jacksonport State Park

Wednesday, March 06, 2019

Arkansas State Parks Plans Repairs to Withrow Springs Swimming Pool

Monday, March 04, 2019

Open House Meeting: Petit Jean State Park new Visitor Center

Monday, March 04, 2019

Arkansas State Parks Top Chef Competition

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Historic Structure at State Park Receives Repairs

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Arkansas Department of Parks and T

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park Opens to Public

Thursday, October 25, 2018

An updated and expanded Hampson Archeological Museum State Park in northeast Arkansas will open Frid

New Delta Heritage Trail Terminus Trailhead Dedication

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

An important development in a long range plan to create the Delta Heritage Trail (DHT) will take

Woman Finds 2.63-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas

Thursday, September 27, 2018

A 71-year-old retiree from Aurora, Colorado made the find of a lifetime this month at Arkansas’s

Friday Fan Event to Kick Off Spring Game Festivities

Friday, February 23, 2018

Little Rock will host the Arkansas Spring Football Game and a weekend of Razorback packed activit

Friday Fan Event to Kick Off Spring Game Festivities

Friday, February 23, 2018

Little Rock will host the Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium on April 6-7, 2018, for a weekend of

Arkansas State Parks Names New Operations Manager

Friday, January 26, 2018

Mike Wilson is named Arkansas State Parks New Operations Manager where he will oversee 5 regional

DeGray Lake Resort State Park Finishes DeRoche Ridge Campground Renovation

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

DeRoche Ridge campground renovation project has been completed at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.

Experienced Professional Fills New Spot as Arkansas State Parks Deputy Director

Friday, January 19, 2018

Arkansas State Parks Deputy Director position is filled by Shea Lewis.

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area has New Superintendent

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Queen Wilhelmina State Park has New Leader

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

Mike Farringer has been promoted to the superintendent position at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

First Day Hikes in Arkansas State Parks Offer Invigorating Start the New Year

Friday, December 15, 2017

Kick off 2018 with an invigorating

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park to Close Temporarily

Friday, November 03, 2017

The new museum will be opening in Spring of 2018.