City of Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Congratulations to the 31 recipients of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2026-2027 College Scholarship Program. 🎓This y...
06/14/2026

Congratulations to the 31 recipients of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2026-2027 College Scholarship Program. 🎓

This year, more than $90,000 in scholarships was awarded to help Club members continue their educational journeys. We're proud to celebrate these students and the bright futures ahead of them.

Our first Pop-Up Play Day of the summer is here!Join us on Wednesday, June 17, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Creekmore Park ...
06/13/2026

Our first Pop-Up Play Day of the summer is here!

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Creekmore Park for Water Blaster Tie Dye! Bring a white T-shirt, canvas bag, socks, or another item you'd like to tie-dye, and get ready for a colorful morning of creativity and fun!

This FREE activity is open to kids of all ages, making it the perfect way to kick off a summer full of fun with Fort Smith Parks & Recreation!

Creekmore Park
3301 S M St
Wednesday, June 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Grab your friends and come create something colorful with us! 🎨

Less paper. More convenience.With PayIt, you can receive your City utility bill by email, view your account online, and ...
06/13/2026

Less paper. More convenience.

With PayIt, you can receive your City utility bill by email, view your account online, and manage your payments anytime, anywhere.

Make the switch to paperless billing today: payit.fortsmithar.gov

In observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, the City of Fort Smith Solid Waste Services will operate on a modi...
06/12/2026

In observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, the City of Fort Smith Solid Waste Services will operate on a modified schedule.

▪️ Residential collection routes for Friday will be serviced on Wednesday, June 17.
▪️ The Solid Waste Services administrative offices will be closed.
▪️ Commercial collection services will operate as normal.
▪️ Industrial collection services will have limited service.
▪️ The landfill will be open to the public from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

If you have questions about your collection schedule or services, please contact Solid Waste Services at 479-784-2262.

RESTROOM UPDATE 🚻Good news! The restrooms at John Bell Jr. Park are now OPEN again and available for use.Thank you for y...
06/12/2026

RESTROOM UPDATE 🚻

Good news! The restrooms at John Bell Jr. Park are now OPEN again and available for use.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while the electrical outage was being addressed. We appreciate your cooperation and are happy to have the facilities back in service.

We look forward to seeing you at the park!

SPLASH PAD UPDATE Great news! The Splash Pad at Tilles Park is now OPEN and ready for summer fun! Thank you for your pat...
06/12/2026

SPLASH PAD UPDATE

Great news! The Splash Pad at Tilles Park is now OPEN and ready for summer fun!

Thank you for your patience while repairs were completed. We appreciate your understanding and are excited to welcome everyone back to enjoy the splash pad.

Grab your swimsuits, sunscreen, and friends, and come cool off at Tilles Park!

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors will meet for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00 PM at the Blue Li...
06/12/2026

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors will meet for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00 PM at the Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street.

📝 Agenda: https://cofs.info/4ax4JTV

Watch live on TV on the Government Access Channel, COX Cable Channel 214
Watch live at fortsmithar.gov/watch and the COFS YouTube channel
Watch live on the COFS page

For questions or information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 479-784-2208 or [email protected].

Don't forget - Movies in the Park continues tonight!Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite movie snacks, and join...
06/12/2026

Don't forget - Movies in the Park continues tonight!

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite movie snacks, and join us for a FREE showing of A Minecraft Movie at Tilles Park!

About the Movie: Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected expert crafter.

Friday, June 12
Tilles Park, 3700 Grand Ave.
The movie begins at dusk (approximately 8:45 PM)

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun under the stars. We can't wait to see you there!

City of Fort Smith offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Offices will reopen on Monda...
06/12/2026

City of Fort Smith offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22nd at 8:00 AM.

Residential collections that would normally be collected on Friday, June 19th, will be serviced for collection on Wednesday, June 17th.

System Control is available 24/7 for water and sewer emergencies at (479) 784-2342.

Address

623 Garrison Avenue
Fort Smith, AR
72901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14797842201

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