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Parks director outlines River Market overhaul, bids and system upgrades

Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Parks Director Leland reported a slate of projects including a $25 million River Market Hall improvement, a Reservoir Park ball-field bid, expiring maintenance contracts, and a planned Esri work-order system to better track park maintenance and dumping.

Parks Director Leland told commissioners the department is advancing a large set of capital and operating items this year, highlighting a River Market Hall improvement project the department said would involve roughly $25 million in combined funding from parks bond funds and partners such as the Little Rock CVB. Leland said the project would enclose pavilions, expand vendor space and could include a second…

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