Underwood Park in development in Fayetteville
The owners of Underwoods Fine Jewelry donated 38 acres of land to the city as part of a 65-acre park in the south part of the city. Author: Veronica Ortega Updated: 6:44 PM CST January 18, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. A new park is coming to Fayetteville thanks to a generous donation by a local business owner.
65-acres of land near Arkansas Highway 112 and Deane Solomon Road sit waiting to be turned into Underwood park.
“We know that green space in our cities, parks, and trails brings in people into our community. It makes a healthy community. It will help this community to grow socially, environmentally, and it preserves a beautiful 65 acres, said Connie Edmonston, Fayetteville Director of Parks and Recreation.
The Underwoods’ donation makes up over 57% of what will eventually become a 65-acre park. Author: 5NEWS Web Staff Updated: 1:49 PM CST January 18, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Craig and Laura Underwoods have donated 38 acres of land located west of Dean Solomon Road to the City of Fayetteville to establish a new park.
The Underwoods’ donation makes up over 57% of what will eventually become a 65-acre park which will serve the planned 602 multi-family units being constructed nearby as well the entire City as a community park.
On Oct. 6., Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved to name the park in honor of the Underwoods’ significant donation of land as well as their long history of providing exceptional service to the Fayetteville parks system.