Memorial Park is Bentonville’s main community park — a 73-acre hub with an aquatic center, ballfields, playgrounds, and a memorial honoring Benton County’s fallen soldiers. It’s a go-to for summer swimming, youth sports, and family afternoons outdoors.
Melvin Ford Aquatic Center
The park’s Melvin Ford Aquatic Center is a summer favorite, featuring an Olympic-size pool, a four-board diving pool, and a wading pool with a raindrop fountain for little ones.
Sports, Playgrounds & the Memorial
Memorial Park is also home to a baseball/softball complex, playgrounds, and open green space, plus the Benton County Memorial honoring local service members who gave their lives. At 73 acres, there’s room to spread out.
Cost, Parking & Location
The park is free to visit with on-site parking; the aquatic center is seasonal and charges admission. Memorial Park is at 401 NE Martin Luther King Jr Parkway in Bentonville.
📍 Get directions on Google Maps
- Address: 401 NE MLK Jr Pkwy, Bentonville, AR 72712
- Size: 73 acres · Bentonville’s main community park
- Cost: Park free; aquatic center seasonal with admission
More: all parks in Bentonville or the full Things to Do in Bentonville guide.