City Park - Sulphur Springs, AR - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

The town of Sulphur Springs in Benton County,not to be confused with any of the other seven places in Arkansas that bear that name, indeed centered around the attraction of the mineral springs here.

Included in its history is the establishment by John Townsend of what eventually became know as the Wycliffe Translators, a global Christian mission organization that has translated the Bible and Bible portions into hundreds of languages.

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This park dates back to 1859 and incorporates several of the older buildings of Sulphur Springs. It was placed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Today there are numerous recreational opportunities here including a children's playground, hiking, picnicking, horseshoes, and access to water sports.

There is convenient access from the entrance on Route 59, and ample parking.

Name: City Park Street Location: Route 59 Local Municipality: Sulphur Springs State/Province, etc.: Arkansas Country: United States Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 1859 Picnic Facilities: tables, grills, pavilion Recreational Facilities: horshoes, playground, grills, camping, fishing, hiking, boat ramp Monuments/Statues: Historic Marker Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: River Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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