Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
8300 Wells Lake Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72916
170 acres · 4 miles of trails
On 170 acres of former Fort Chaffee land, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, features over 4 miles of trails and Wells Lake for leashed dogs. The center offers shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans, with ADA-accessible options. Dogs not allowed inside the nature center building.
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- Park
- Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 35.2769, -94.2961
- Size
- 170 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 170 acres of room
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Dog policy
170-acre AGFC nature center on former Fort Chaffee land. Leashed dogs on 4+ miles of trails + Wells Lake (2 ADA-accessible).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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