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Bella Vista Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 314 Google reviews · Running trail in Bentonville, Arkansas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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Shade
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Confirmed from Bella Vista Lake Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

LoopScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Dog-friendly, 132-acre park with a fitness trail & playground, plus a picnic shelter & war memorial.

What runners say about Bella Vista Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (314 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It's a shady walk and a beautiful atmosphere quiet with a lot of family activity around it's a good place to exercise”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“It's a shady walk and a beautiful atmosphere quiet with a lot of family activity around it's a good place to exercise”

We love coming here! We bring our bikes and wagons and go on family walks. The people you run into are always so friendly too! Good place to get out of the house and into nature for free! Very pretty views too.

★★★★★ — Haley , Mar 2020

Beautifully kept. These woods and trails Are well maintained and so beautiful! If you haven’t been here, you’ve got to check it out! Beautiful place. Also, good for kids. There is a park next to the lake!

★★★★★ — Leslie , Jan 2020

Great walking/biking/running/hiking Parking is squirrely, tho. Striping is erratic to non-existent.

★★★★★ — C , Sep 2019

Great place to bicycle or walk. There are repairs and upgrades being done from flash flooding, but don't let it discourage you from going. I've added photos of temporary repairs being made. They are doing a great job of making it usable until everything is finished.

★★★★★ — Terri , Jun 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“It's a shady walk and a beautiful atmosphere quiet with a lot of family activity around it's a good place to exercise”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“It's a shady walk and a beautiful atmosphere quiet with a lot of family activity around it's a good place to exercise”

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🚻 Restrooms

“You can bring your pets, restrooms are available, everything is well-marked, and you’ll see all kinds of wildlife along the way—it’s an excellent choice.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Great walking/biking/running/hiking Parking is squirrely, tho.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Bella Vista Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitebentonvillear.com
  • Phone+1 479-464-7275

Where to find Bella Vista Lake Park

Cold Cave Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.