The Secret Garden Hike In Arkansas Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Fairytale
There’s a tiny place in Fayetteville that takes you away from the busy NWA area to a whimsical garden. The World Peace Wetland Prairie is a community flower garden that let’s you be the main character of your fairy tale. Simply take a moment for yourself to meditate among the lilies or engage in the nature and weed out your frustrations in the flowerbeds. Let’s take a relaxing stroll through this city’s secret garden.

Unless you're specifically looking for it or live nearby, the World Peace Wetlands Prairie is easy to miss. It's located at 1121 S Duncan Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701.

The 2.5 acres were bought by the city in 2005.

These little sanctuaries are important to urban areas since the soil and plants are a natural filter to the runoff water that eventually reaches watersheds and drinking reservoirs. They also help prevent flooding to the surrounding neighborhood.

The more you poke around, the more you spot.

They were a bit woolly when we visited but the mixed wildflower scents were sublime. The gardens are great for anyone with a good book or folks who what to get their hands dirty.

The western side only has native plants while the eastern side showcases international flora.

It's the perfect height for younger garden visitors.

The trails are a bit of a bushwhack but are currently being further developed.

The green event has live music, face painting, crafting for kids, butterfly dance, and seed release.

We're excited to see this garden continue to grow!
Where’s your favorite public garden? Did you know about this particular spot? Share with us in the comments below!
For some more chances to commune with nature, visit this wetland boardwalk or see all six regions of Arkansas flora along this trail.
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