City of West Memphis

Parks & Recreation

Lorenzo Parker

Parks and Recreation Director

Phone: 870-732-7610

Fax: 870-732-7623

E-mail: lparker@ci.west-memphis.ar.us

Park Employees

Parks Director - Lorenzo Parker

8 Full-Time Employees
1 Full-Time Mechanic; 4 Part-Time Employees; 9 Part-Time Concessionaires; 1 Head Concessionaire

Park Commission Members

Issac Christopher

David Cook

Darin McCollum

Bert McCargo

Phillip Sorrell

Ken Thomas

Marion Hooper, Commission Chairman

The City of West Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the

programs and activities which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy extends to both employment

by and admission to and participation in programs, services and activities of the

City of West Memphis.

The West Memphis Parks and Recreation Department has a lot to offer you. We have many programs during the year. For a program list or dates of activities, please feel free to contact us at (870) 732-7610.

If you are interested in holding a family or company picnic, Tilden Rodgers Sports Complex (located at 825 North Airport Road) offers many opportunities for your family or business. Rodgers Complex has several baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, 1 mile walking track, two pavilions and an eight acre fishing pond. The pond is stocked by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Pavilions can be rented for $50.00 each, per day. Each pavilion is located next to the eight acre pond and has group cooking grills, play area, volleyball area, two horseshoe pits and plenty of parking.

We have several parks located throughout West Memphis that can also be used for activities.

Parks and Recreation information line number is (870) 732-7611. Contact this number for all park information related to game rain outs, tournament dates and times, park events etc.

Field Conditions Hot-Line number is 732-7611.

Park Rules and Regulations

The City of West Memphis welcomes you to your public parks and hopes your experience is an enjoyable one.

In order to assure your visit is safe and enjoyable for all park patrons,

we ask that you adhere to the following Park Rules and Regulations:

Operating hours:

March 1 to October 31	7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 1 to February 28	7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

No park use after hours

Times may vary due to special events or at the Parks Department discretion.

Park Rules

Vehicles are restricted to designated roads and parking areas only. No parking on premises after the park is closed.
Motorized vehicles permitted on paved roads only. No parking or driving on grass or walking track.
The speed limit is 10 miles per hour on all roads in the park.
No alcoholic beverages allowed on park property.
No dumping or littering on park property.
All pets must be on a leash or tether at all times.
No unauthorized weapons or firearms allowed on park property.
Fireworks are prohibited with the exception of special events/with approval from the West Memphis Fire Department.
No concerts unless authorized bye the West Memphis Parks Commission.
No swimming allowed in lake.
No boats allowed in park without written permission from the West Memphis Parks Department.
Fires are allowed in bar-b-que grills only.
Fishing is allowed with all Arkansas Games & Fish rules and regulations strictly enforced.
Removal of any City property is strictly prohibited.
Disturbing habitat of animals is prohibited.
Park Pavilions: Pavilions are available on a first come first serve basis Monday thru Friday free of charge. On WEEKENDS and HOLIDAYS the pavilions are rented for a fee. Scheduling is handled through the Directors office 870-732-7610.
Please place all trash and litter in trashcans.

Parks

Grimsley Park: Balfour Rd. West of Avalon; Tennis court; Basketball Court (1); Picnic Shelter with Tables; Multi-Use Playfield with Backstop; Play Area

Hightower Park: Corner of 14th & Polk; Next to Goodneighbor Center; Picnic Shelter with Tables; Basketball Court (1); Play Area

Worthington Park: Corner of Worthington & Missouri; Next to West Memphis Boys Club; Next to Scout Hut; Picnic Tables with Grills (7); Play Area; Volleyball net; Play Equipment; Gazebo

Tilden Rodgers Sports Complex: North Airport Road; Multi-use Ball fields (5) (3 lighted); Softball & Baseball Fields (4 lighted); Tennis Courts (12 lighted); 8 acre Fishing Lake with Pier; Picnic Shelter with Tables & Grills; Horseshoe Pits (2); Maintenance Facility; 1 mile walking track; Volleyball net

Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Drive: Pond / Water Fountain; Parking Lot; MATA Bus Stop

Franklin Park & Whittaker Field: Corner of 25th & S.L. Henry; Next to Wonder City Boys Club; Lighted Ball field; Basketball Courts (4); Play Area

Hicks Park: Corner of Avalon & Oliver; Next to Public Library Main Branch; Play Area; Basketball Court (1)
Matthews Park: Corner of Vanderbilt & Rice; Lighted Little League Ball field; Play Area; Tennis Courts (2); Small Picnic Shelters with Tables (2)

Rowe Park: North 11th Street; Play Area; Picnic Shelter with Tables & Grills; Basketball Courts (2)

Horton Park: Corner of Scottwood & McAuley; Tennis Court (1); Basketball Court (1); Play Area; Picnic Shelter with Tables

Tenth Street Park: Corner of Tenth & Polk; Basketball Courts (2)

Note: All Parks with the exception of Tenth Street Park have open areas for field games and activities. The sizes of these areas vary and inquiries should be made before planning any events. Also the Pavilion at Rogers Park can be reserved exclusively for a nominal fee. For more information on any of the above parks or recreation opportunities contact the West Memphis Parks & Recreation Department at 732-7610.

Part Time Summer Jobs!!

Scorekeepers

Concession Workers

For Tilden Rodgers Sports Complex

Applications can be picked up at the Personnel Office

Located at the West Memphis Utility Office

604 East Cooper, West Memphis, AR 72301

For more information call the West Memphis Parks

& Recreation Department (870) 732-7610

(870) 732-7611

Park Information Line 24 hrs.