P.O. Box 23, Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753
479-846-2197 info@pgchamber.com
Prairie Grove itself offers many attractions and services to its citizens.
Located on the edge of town is the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park which celebrates the Civil War
era Battle of Prairie Grove. The Park has a headquarters building with
historical displays and maps as well as period outlying buildings. The park
area provides delightful walks, beautiful scenery 12 months of the year and
a reenactment of the battle every other year. On an annual basis the park
serves as the host for the Clothesline Fair (Crafters application info), celebrated during Labor Day
weekend. This fair is one of the largest and most successful craft fairs of
the region. Click Pics to Enlarge
The Public School System in Prairie Grove is superb. Academic requirements are
high and a robust sports program is also available. The school buildings
are located on a campus at the north end of town and are not more than a 5
minute drive from any place within the city limits. School buses serve the
outlying areas and generally provide, as school lets out in the afternoons,
the only thing that even approaches a traffic jam in our little community.
The city has opened an Aquatic Park within the last 2 years that would be
the envy of many larger towns. There is a large pool, a children's pool,
play area and water slide. Next to the pool is a new city
park which features several ball fields and walking trails.
The Anna Holmes Dorman Library is a new and modern facility, featuring not only the usual round of books and periodicals but also several computers for
access to the internet. Next to the library building is the Fire
Department, also housed in a new and modern facility. Prairie Grove
residents enjoy insurance rates that are among the lowest in the state due
to its Fire Department having received a Class 3 ISO Rating. Located on the
edge of town is a small industrial park with room to grow.
Housing in Prairie Grove is available and affordable. As a small, as yet
'undiscovered' community, housing prices tend to run 25% to 45% cheaper than
in many of the larger communities in the area. Homes range from stately
old Victorians thru quaint 1920's cottages and into the latest in home
building technology. There is a lovely Historic District, several
neighborhoods of 20 to 40 year old homes and several new subdivisions right
on the edge of town. All of this is located in a charming little town with
a noticeably low crime rate, friendly people and hometown service from our
merchants.
As one moves out from the edges of town, you can find many things to do.
Within 3 miles of the city limits, there are 2 fishing lakes. Prairie Grove
Lake, 3 miles to the south, is a small lake restricted to boats with no
motors. It supplies much of the city's drinking water and some good crappie
fishing. Three miles to the west is Bob Kidd Reservoir, home to a Bass
Fishing Club and some very nice size bass. Prairie Grove also sits in the
middle of good hunting country. There are several seasons each year such
as bow, black powder and modern gun. About 20 miles to the south is Devil's
Den State Park featuring a small lake, canoeing, fishing and some of the
most beautiful walking trails you will find anywhere in the country. About
20 miles to the Northwest is Lake Wedington, yet another superb outdoor
recreation area. Just to the east of town is a new golf course with new
homes lining the fairways.
As noted earlier, Prairie Grove is only 10 miles southwest of Fayetteville
Arkansas, which provides a whole new set of entertainment choices. Fayetteville
is home to the University of Arkansas, with all that a university town has to offer. Restaurants, movies, plays, concerts and collegiate level sports
abound. Fayetteville is also home to the Walton Arts Center, which has several annual concert series. There are horse shows, fairs, craft shows,
trade shows, historical societies and clubs of all sorts to keep you busy
for weeks. At the same time, you are only a 15 minute drive from your quiet
home in Prairie Grove.
