Friday, April 05, 2024 - Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Park for the Dark in Ward, Arkansas
Park for the Dark
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Ward Sports Complex. Great view for the 2024 Solar Eclipse...
Open space at Ward Sports Complex; location of camping sites for Park for the Dark...
Pavilion located at the Ward Sports Complex, overlooking the playground...
Ward Playground at sunrise...
What to know
We invite you to stay at Ward, Arkansas' temporary RV/Camp site to enjoy the view of the 2024 Solar Eclipse, in totality. At a fraction of other's prices, you can avoid the congestion of big city traffic, while ensuring a fun and eventful, once-in-a-lifetime experience. With the 2 minutes, 40 seconds of intercepted sunshine being the main event, there will still be plenty of activities to partake in while staying at our Sports Complex.
Amenities include - RV/Camper sites (100' x 50'), Tent sites (25' x 25'), WIFI available on property, Concessions for Food and Merchandise, Restrooms, Medic Stations, Ball Fields, ADA Friendly Playground, Walking Path, Games, Movies, Music, and Solar Eclipse Glasses (while supplies last).
Camping Rates - Early Bird Special
RV/Campers - 4-night min., April 5-8, $350/site
Tents - 3-night min., April 6-8, $250/site
Guests are welcome to arrive as early as April 3rd and stay as late as April 10th, with rates being determined at reservation. All spaces are primitive; no electricity or water will be available for hook-up. Prices are subject to change. Payment is required at time of reservation.
To make a reservation, please visit the Parks & Recreation website below or call 501-843-7686.
For more information regarding the event, including schedules and maps, please visit www.wardparksandrec.com.
For more information regarding the City of Ward and the surrounding areas, please visit www.wardarkansas.org.
Offsite Interests in Ward and Surrounding Areas - Donut Shop, Bait Shop & Grill, Dollar General - 1 mile; Fishing pond - 1 mile; Hibachi Truck, Gas Station with Pizza Pro - 1.5 miles; Mexican Restaurant - 2 miles; Walmart - 5 miles; McDonald's, Taco Bell, BBQ, Burger King, Chinese, Subway - 5.5 miles
Nearby Locations - Cabot 7 miles; Little Rock Air Force Base - 16 miles; Searcy - 20 miles; Little Rock - 36 miles; Atkins, AR (location with 4 min 16 secs of totality) - 63 miles
Amenities include - RV/Camper sites (100' x 50'), Tent sites (25' x 25'), WIFI available on property, Concessions for Food and Merchandise, Restrooms, Medic Stations, Ball Fields, ADA Friendly Playground, Walking Path, Games, Movies, Music, and Solar Eclipse Glasses (while supplies last).
Camping Rates - Early Bird Special
RV/Campers - 4-night min., April 5-8, $350/site
Tents - 3-night min., April 6-8, $250/site
Guests are welcome to arrive as early as April 3rd and stay as late as April 10th, with rates being determined at reservation. All spaces are primitive; no electricity or water will be available for hook-up. Prices are subject to change. Payment is required at time of reservation.
To make a reservation, please visit the Parks & Recreation website below or call 501-843-7686.
For more information regarding the event, including schedules and maps, please visit www.wardparksandrec.com.
For more information regarding the City of Ward and the surrounding areas, please visit www.wardarkansas.org.
Offsite Interests in Ward and Surrounding Areas - Donut Shop, Bait Shop & Grill, Dollar General - 1 mile; Fishing pond - 1 mile; Hibachi Truck, Gas Station with Pizza Pro - 1.5 miles; Mexican Restaurant - 2 miles; Walmart - 5 miles; McDonald's, Taco Bell, BBQ, Burger King, Chinese, Subway - 5.5 miles
Nearby Locations - Cabot 7 miles; Little Rock Air Force Base - 16 miles; Searcy - 20 miles; Little Rock - 36 miles; Atkins, AR (location with 4 min 16 secs of totality) - 63 miles
