text: Patios, Parks, and Play: The Best Places to Take Kids in Bentonville, Arkansas - OZ Trails Northwest Arkansas
  The open space is the perfect place for creative play, and it's situated between classic Bentonville sights. Plan a picnic or pick up food at 8th Street Market. Older kids may enjoy exploring the Momentary Modern Art Museum.
  Osage Park (Opening in Summer 2021)
  Don't be surprised when your kids beg to go back to Osage Park. Located in central Bentonville, this park has plenty of lawn space for kids to run around, a dog park, food truck park, cherry blossom orchard, pickleball courts, boardwalks through 12 acres of wetlands, an archery range, and a lake! Kids can kayak, canoe, and/or fish in Lake Bentonville. Expect to see airplanes take off and land as this is located right next Thaden Field.
  This park, located behind Mercy Hospital, has a mountain biking trail and pump track made of crushed gravel—it's perfect for toddlers on balance bikes. As well, guests can enjoy the pavilion, play space, and hammock stands. This park is accessible via the Razorback Greenway.
  While you sit on the patio and enjoy local craft brews, small kids can enjoy the onsite Strider bike course.
  There is no expectation for kids to stay seated here! This market in downtown Bentonville has multiple restaurants, food trucks, and a brewery.
  Airship Café @ Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
  This café is only accessible via a paved multi-use trail. Kids can run around in the grass, ride bikes on the paved or soft surface trails, and play in the Homestead Barn.
  Airship Café on 5th Street
  Ozark Mountain Bagle Co. For Quick Eats
  Deli Bar inside the downtown Walmart Neighborhood Market
  What are the best places to play in Bentonville?
  To start off, we have many pieces of recognizable art in town that you can use as landmarks for kids who might be old enough to wander around and ride trails without adult supervision. It's as simple as, "Kids, meet at the turtle at 3 o' clock!"
  Pick up a free Family Guide and take an interactive tour of the museum! The Studio, located in the lower level of the museum is a place for all ages to explore arts and crafts. Note: The Studio is closed for COVID-19 precautions. Please visit https://crystalbridges.org/family-fun-crystal-bridges/ for announcements regarding reopening.
  This interactive museum was designed with your family in mind! Everything is made to touch, pick up, climb on, scribble on, and so much more. Your kids will be highly engaged while also learning about art and science!