Cabot

Cabot continues to be one of the most desirable destinations for sports tourism, thanks to its thriving business community, vibrant quality of life, strong athletic engagement, and extensive outdoor recreation options.

The city offers a range of amenities, including Arkansas’ first regional mega sports facility, Game Time at The Grounds, which draws athletes and visitors from across the region. This 128,000+ square-foot complex features basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and indoor soccer fields, along with a 230+ acre master-planned park that includes a skate park, trails, playgrounds, and more. Cabot’s residential neighborhoods are surrounded by three private golf courses, walking paths, and the Central Arkansas Regional Greenways Trail. The Cabot Community Center, Aquatic Center, Sportsplex, and multiple parks provide abundant recreational opportunities, including swimming, baseball, softball, soccer, disc golf, fishing, and a new splash pad. With its extensive amenities, Cabot is the perfect destination for sports enthusiasts and families alike.

Cabot’s history dates back to the early 1800s when the Butterfield Overland Express Stage route passed through the area along the Southwest Trail, stretching from Memphis to Fort Smith. The town is home to Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery, located near the site of the Confederate military camp, Camp Hope, where 1,500 Confederate soldiers died during an epidemic in the fall of 1862. Cabot flourished with the arrival of the Cairo & Fulton Railroad in 1873, which helped establish a strong agricultural economy centered around cotton, tomatoes, fruits, vegetables and dairy. Today, the city is known for its sweet red strawberries, celebrated annually at Strawberry Fest, held each May in downtown Cabot.

A turning point in Cabot’s history came in 1976 when a devastating tornado struck the heart of the city, destroying much of its historical infrastructure. More than 15 city blocks were leveled, 90 buildings and homes were damaged or destroyed, countless residents were injured, and five lives were lost. In response, the community rebuilt, establishing a new City Hall and Community Center. To commemorate the city’s resilience, the CabotFest festival was introduced in 1978 and remains a beloved tradition today.

As a major suburb located just 20 miles northeast of Little Rock, Cabot skillfully balances the revitalization of its historic downtown with the continued growth of its thriving community. The downtown area is undergoing a complete transformation, featuring large-scale murals, the Cabot Art Walk, the Railyard All-Inclusive Playground Park, the Railyard Pavilion, expanded bike trails, and new sidewalks to promote walkability and community engagement. This revitalization has sparked a wave of small business growth, attracting entrepreneurs to Cabot’s flourishing downtown district. The city offers the resources and amenities of a major metropolitan area while preserving the charm and close-knit community feel of a small town. Cabot, Arkansas, It’s All Here!