City of Bella Vista, Arkansas

06/18/2026

The City Council regular meeting is set for 6 p.m. Monday, June 22 at Bella Vista District Court, 2483 Forest Hills Blvd.

Regular meetings are formal meetings of the council during which voting takes place. View the agenda here: https://bellavistaar.gov/agenda.

WATCH LIVE: All City Council meetings are streamed live and archived at https://bit.ly/bvmeetingslive.

06/18/2026

💥 WHEN you can shoot off fireworks: 6 p.m. to midnight July 3 - July 5
💥 WHERE you can shoot them: private property with the property owner’s consent.

ALSO:
• Fireworks of any kind are not allowed if there is an active burn ban in the city.
• No fireworks attached to a stick, such as bottle rockets, are allowed.
• Use safety and common sense while discharging fireworks, be courteous and respectful to your neighbors and pick up all trash afterward.

06/16/2026

Hey Bella Vista! This program is for all NWA residents. You can apply starting at 9 a.m. Monday, July 6. Voucher recipients will be randomly selected, starting July 21.

For assistance with the application process or questions about eligibility, contact the program administrator by email at [email protected] or by phone at 833-837-3826.

An E-Bike of your own might be closer than you think.

A regional E-Bike incentive program is coming to Northwest Arkansas, funded through the EPA, and giving residents the opportunity to apply for vouchers toward an E-Bike purchase.

✍️ Applications open July 6

Here is what you need to know:
➡ Eligible residents can receive up to $700 toward a new E-Bike, and income-qualified residents can receive up to $1,200.
➡ Vouchers are awarded through a randomized selection process and redeemed directly at participating bike shops.
➡ The first application window runs July 6 through July 21, and no documents or proof of eligibility are required to apply.
➡ Visit nwarpc.org to learn more and see if you qualify.

*This is a separate regional program from the City of Bentonville's eBike initiative.

06/15/2026

Heads up, Greenway users: Cyclists and pedestrians must follow the marked detour routes during The City of Bentonville Arkansas Little Sugar Creek restoration project. This is for everyone's safety. We know this project is not in our city limits, but those traveling that part of the Greenway are either coming from or going to Bella Vista, and we want you to arrive safely wherever you are headed.

The Little Sugar Creek Restoration Project has begun. As of yesterday, the detour for the Razorback Greenway through this area is now open. Please respect the work zone and follow all posted detour signage for your safety and the safety of construction crews. Thank you for your patience as we complete these important improvements.
We Are Trailblazers

06/12/2026

The state of Arkansas' very first chairlift-served bike park is open - right here in Bella Vista! The OZ Trails Bike Park celebrated its grand opening this morning, with opening remarks from General Manager Gary Vernon, Mayor John Flynn, Tom Walton, and Arkansas First Gentleman Bryan Sanders.

Walton said an investment such as this in the community means "more people in nature and less people on screens," to which Sanders echoed "when you invest in outdoor recreation and quality of life, you invest in everyone." We are truly grateful to be the home to this one-of-a-kind experience in our state, and to welcome those who come to see what a treasure our city really is.

06/11/2026

The City Council work session is set for 6 p.m. Monday, June 15 at Bella Vista District Court, 2483 Forest Hills Blvd.

Work sessions are intended for council members to gather information and ask questions of staff regarding agenda items, and no voting or public comment is allowed. The meeting is open to the public. View the agenda and accompanying items here: https://bellavistaar.gov/agenda.

WATCH LIVE: All City Council meetings are streamed live and archived at https://bit.ly/bvmeetingslive.

06/11/2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JULY 31 — Being a Bella Vista Youth Ambassador means gaining a clear understanding of how local government operates, then taking that knowledge into your future. Whether you want to be a doctor, a diplomat, or a documentary film maker, the knowledge you gain from learning how things work applies across the board. Laws, budgets, planning, public safety, community outreach… There is so much more than you would think involved in the day-to-day operation of a city. Come see for yourself…

We are looking for applicants who live in Bella Vista and are going into 11th or 12th grade starting this coming fall. You can attend any kind of school. Find more info and apply online at https://bellavistaar.gov/youthambassadors.

06/08/2026

If you haven't been to the 4th of July parade in Bella Vista, you must. It's the only one of its kind in Bella Vista, and it checks all the boxes of a hometown parade. Plus, it's put on by a dedicated group of community members who love this city.

If you want to enter a float, volunteer, or sponsor this year's 25th anniversary event, find more information and registration forms at https://neighborsrealestategroup.com/2026-parade.

The deadline for parade entries is Wednesday, July 1.

06/06/2026

Our trails are not just for bikes. Enjoy them on foot, with your family, with your binoculars, or maybe your native plants or birding journal. There is so much to see every day, but today for National Trails Day (every year on the first Saturday in June) we welcome you to take a hike - literally. Or a trail run. Or a ride. Whatever your fancy, just get out there.

06/06/2026

Coffee and conversation ☕ Join Mayor Flynn for Coffee with the Mayor - 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 15 at Highlands Church, 371 Glasgow Road.