See & Do

Hempstead County is known for many things by many different people. It was one of the original 5 counties that formed the current state of Arkansas when it became a territory in 1819. Some of the first settlers in Arkansas settled in the northern part of the county. The town of Washington is known for being “Home of the Bowie Knife” and later Hope gained the reputation for being home to the world’s largest watermelons. Hope has also been home to United States President Bill Clinton and Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and the famous speakers designed by Paul W. Klipsch. There are also many great natural and recreational spots to enjoy fishing and other outdoor activities.

We encourage you to explore Hempstead County and find the many hidden jewels of our county.

Klipsch Museum of Audio History
136 Hempstead 278
833-794-5287
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Historic Washington State Park
103 Franklin Street
Washington, AR 71862
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Fair Park
800 S. Mockingbird St Hope, AR 71801870-777-7500

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Northside Park
1709 N Spruce St Hope, AR 71801870-777-7500

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Kelly Softball Fields
1413 Springhill Dr. Hope, AR 71801
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Kiwanis Baseball Complex
1500 W 16th St Hope, AR 71801

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Hope Soccer Complex
2005 Springhill Dr. Hope, AR 71801

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Hope City Pool
(seasonal Memorial Day-August)
800 S Mockingbird Lane Hope, AR 71801
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Huckabee Fishing Lake and Walking Trail
800 S Mockingbird Lane Hope, AR 71801

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Hempstead Hall
2500 S Main ST Hope, AR 71801870-722-8565
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White Oak State Park
563 State Hwy 387 #1701 Bluff City, AR 71722870-685-2748

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Millwood State Park
1564 AR-32 Ashdown, AR 71822870-898-2800
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Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park Road Murfreesboro, AR 71958870-285-3113
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AGFC Rick Evans Grandview Prairie and Nature Center
1685 Hempstead 35 Road N Columbus, AR 71831501-214-1997
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Hope Visitors Center and Amtrak Train Station
100 E. DivisionHope, AR 71801
870-722-2580
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Bill Clinton Birthplace Home
117 S. Hervey StreetHope, AR 71801
870-777-4455
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Hope Parks and Recreation
800 S. Mockingbird Lane
870-777-7500
Fair Park Baseball & Softball Fields
Mike and Janet Huckabee Lake
City of Hope RV Park
Swimming Pool at Fair Park
Northside Park
City of Hope Soccer Complex

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Millwood State Park
1564 Hwy 32 E
870-898-2800
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Lester Sitzes III/Bois D'Arc Wildlife Management Area
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area and Education Center
1685 Hempstead 35 Rd N
877-777-5580
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