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Recreation, Events and Attractions
Our quaint, small town atmosphere and friendly connecting communities
offer many choices of recreation, events and attractions throughout the year
Enjoy the many Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in and around Mena, Arkansas
- There are ATV, Mountain Biking and Hiking trails
- Canoeing and Kayak on the nearby Ouachita River and Cossatot River
- Two Golf Courses
- Two Parks that young and old will enjoy, Historic Janssen park and McMillan Park
- The Ouachita National Forest provides many hunting opportunities for Deer, Turkey and Bear, when in season
While in Mena, Arkansas enjoy a visit to:
To further inquire about activities and events
contact the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce at www.menapolkcountychamber.com
(479) 394-2912
Visit these additional websites of value:
http://www.mena-ark.com- Mena, Arkanas Resources
www.visitmena.com- Mena, Arkansas Resources
www.gomena.com- Official City Site
www.menainternetmall.com- Local Business Directory
www.ouachitaatvadventures.com- ATV Trails
www.ouachitaadventures.com- Mountain Bike Trails
www.ouachitarivers.com- Canoe and Kayak
www.ouachitarocks.com- Rock Climbing
www.ouachitaequestrian.com- Horse Trails
www.fs.fed.us/r8/ouachita/recreation/documents/TR-11_Wolf_Pen_Gap_.pdf- The Wolf Pen Gap ATV Trail
Check out the Calendar of Events!
EVENT, ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
ANNUAL QUEEN WILHELMINA ROD RUN & BIKE SHOW
Queen Wilhelmina State Park and Downtown Mena
Usually held in August
For more information call (479) 394-5711.
www.gomenaarkansas.com/carshows
menastreetrods.com/rod_run
COSSATOT RIVER EVENTS
Usually held in September
Cossatot River State Park Natural Area
1980 Hwy 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973
For more information call (870) 385-2201.
www.tourarkansas.com/virtual_tour
ANNUAL MOUNTAINFEST
Usually held in September
Arts and Crafts Show, Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Enjoy this spectacular event while visiting Mena and Polk County.
For more information call (479) 243-0713.
westarkansastourism.com
MENA ART GALLERY
Usually held in October
607 Mena Street
For more information call (479) 394-3880
Ouachita Art Trails Tour
www.southwestartists.org
CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLES ASSOCIATION
CHANGING OF THE COLORS RALLY
Usually held in October
For more information call 870-389-6196.
www.cmausa.org/events
WHEELS & WINGS FEST
Usually held in October
Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport
For more information call 479-394-2912.
www.ibcabbq.org
OUACHITA LITTLE THEATRE
For more information concerning nightly performances
and afternoon matinees call our information line at (479) 243-0186
www.ouachitalittletheatre.org
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