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With A Castle-Themed Playground And Swimming Pool, This Family-Friendly Park In Arkansas Is The Best Summer Day Trip

Published Jul 4, 2024

Written by 

Melanie Johnson

In the town of Bryant Arkansas, there is the cutest little park that is great for a day trip. Not only does Mills Park have an all-inclusive castle-themed playground, but it also has a swimming pool. Plus, I love that there are paved hiking trails, a tennis court, a concession stand, and more, so you'll never run out of fun things to do. So, if you're searching for a place the entire family can enjoy this summer, consider this family-friendly park in Arkansas.

Mills Park in Bryant Arkansas is the ultimate summertime playground. This all-inclusive park is designed for children and adults of all abilities.

Colorful playground with a castle theme, featuring slides and climbing structures, surrounded by green trees.
Anna Lyman Dalpias/Google

The castle-themed play area have plenty to keep the youngsters busy incuding a drawbridge ramp and a climbable dragon. How cool is that? The kids' imaginations will be in overdrive and they could easily spend all day exploring it all.

A colorful playground featuring a green dragon, a blue slide, and a castle-like structure under a cloudy sky.
Anna Lyman Dalpias/Google

Plus, there is plenty of room to play, and parents really love that the playground is fenced in.

A child swings upside down on a circular swing while an adult holds the swing's edge at a playground.
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Don't spend the entire day at the playground though, check out the pool for more summertime fun. It has a kiddie area, slide, and splash zone.

A sunny outdoor pool with a water fountain, slide, and lounge chairs surrounded by trees.
Bryant Parks Department/Facebook

For a small fee, purchase a day pass or opt for the season pass if you plan on becoming a regular.

The pool is great to cool off on a warm day, and there's even a concession area for snacks.

A lively pool scene with children playing, a water feature, and adults relaxing on the deck in the background.
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But the fun doesn't stop there. The park also has paved hiking and biking trails that are surrounded by a canopy of trees.

A serene forest path with lush green trees, where a few people walk leisurely along the trail.
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Feel free to bring the pup along but be sure it remains on the leash.

If you love tennis or basketball, bring your equipment and balls and have some extra fun on the courts.

A young girl in an orange shirt holds a tennis racket, watching players on multiple courts in a park setting.
Bryant Parks Department/Facebook

Between the castle-themed playground, the swimming pool, and hiking trails, you could easily spend the day at Mills Park. And in my humble opinion, it belongs on your list this summer.

Children playing on a colorful playground with a green dragon sculpture and climbing structures.
Jaxon Blaise Wilson/Google

Seriously, this park is too cute, I guarantee you and the kiddos will love it.

What do you think about this family-friendly park in Arkansas? Do you think it would be a fun place for a summer day trip? Let us know in the comments.

For more summertime day trip ideas, check out our ultimate guide to summer fun in Arkansas.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arkansas/things-to-do-in-summer-ar/

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