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Recreation
The Carmichael Community Center is a popular recreational facility that is operated throughout the year. Through the Carmichael Community Center and numerous private organizations, a broad array of athletic facilities, courts, and programs are available to the public. Riverside Park has 133 acres, including a boat launch for access to the Little Red River, two covered pavilions, eight cookout-picnic table setups, restrooms, playground, barrier-free paved trail for wheel chair or elderly, a river overlook, and miles of natural trails. Berryhill Park now includes a lighted walking-jogging trail, picnic areas, playground equipment, a fountain, a baseball field, a pavilion, and numerous tennis courts. Whether you prefer dining out, golf at one of Searcy's two 18-hole golf courses, swimming, or hunting and fishing throughout the natural areas of the county, places to play are readily available. Hobby classes and public interest programs and instruction are also offered at Searcy Carmichael Center and the Lightle Senior Center. The White County Fair, one of the state's oldest and largest, is held the week after Labor Day. It includes entertainment, 4H and business exhibits, and a full carnival midway. Holiday of LightsSearcy's Holiday of Lights Festival runs from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. The annual festival includes a lighting parade, drama and choral events, and an arts and crafts fair. City Parks & Community CentersThe 50-acre Searcy Sports Complex provides twelve ball fields and five soccer fields for both youngsters and adults. The Carmichael Community Center and four city parks provide meeting places, picnic areas, and playgrounds for the public's enjoyment. There are lighted tennis courts, a public pool, two bowling alleys, and two private 18 hole golf courses. The Carmichael Center also offers rooms for rent to nonprofit and forprofit organizations. Groups may rent single or double rooms, a kitchen, auditorium, gymnasium or amphitheater. Programs at the Center include various sports programs, swimming lessons, and a nature course. The outdoor amphitheater seats 1,000 and is used to present numerous programs. The Sports Complex is currently undergoing a three-year expansion program funded in part by the citywide half-cent sales tax. The first phase of the expansion includes the construction of a new adult softball complex, with four new fields and parking expected to be completed for fall and spring seasons. Also included in the first phase of expansion is the improvement of the Pony League Park used for the American Legion baseball league and the Searcy High School Lions. Later phases of the expansion will include the addition of 30 acres to house a new soccer complex, numerous basketball courts, and an area for in-line skating. The additions will be circled by a jogging trail. Other planned additions include six new field for youth softball, four for girls softball, and two new fields for boys baseball. A contribution from local citizen LeTain Devore allowed the city to purchase the 30-acre parcel. Sports
For spectators, the Searcy area is rich with opportunity. Harding University's
Bisons are a NCAA Division 2 team. Harding Academy Girls Basketball State Champions 2003. The Bisons compete in football,
basketball, track, baseball, cross-country, golf and tennis. Ten White County
high schools participate in basketball, and many participate in baseball, track,
golf, and tennis.
Highlights
The Beauty & Outdoor Opportunity of the Natural State
Nearby...For More InformationSearcy Chamber of Commerce
Sports Complex
Parks & Recreation Department
Searcy Country Club
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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