Arkansas continues to invest heavily in outdoor recreation infrastructure in 2026, with projects ranging from lift-served mountain bike parks to long-distance greenways and new water trails. Across the state, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private partners are expanding access to trails and outdoor recreation opportunities that are expected to shape tourism, local economies, and quality of life for years to come.
From Northwest Arkansas to the Delta, these projects represent one of the largest periods of trail development in Arkansas history.
OZ Trails Bike Park Set to Open June 12
One of the most anticipated openings in Arkansas outdoor recreation is nearly here. The new OZ Trails Bike Park will officially open June 12, 2026, during the annual Bentonville Bike Fest.
Located on the Bentonville and Bella Vista border, the park is Arkansas’s first chairlift-served mountain bike park. Developed by Runway Group, the facility features over 20 miles of gravity-oriented mountain bike trails, served by a high-speed chairlift system. Trails range from beginner-friendly green routes to advanced double black diamond runs. Roughly 75 percent of the terrain is designed for beginner and intermediate riders.
The base area will include bike rentals, retail space, a community plaza, public art, and a restaurant called Ozzy’s Ride and Dine with rooftop seating overlooking the lift system…