Boyle Park
- Location: 2000 Boyle Park Rd., 72204
- Size: 243 Acres
- Classification: Regional Park
- Adopted by: Neighbors for Boyle Park
Boyle Park is one of Little Rock’s largest and most historic green spaces. Spanning 243 acres of wooded, rolling land along Rock Creek, the park blends rich history with a wide range of outdoor amenities. Whether you’re looking for a quiet picnic, a place to fish, or room to play, Boyle Park provides a natural retreat within the city.
History
Boyle Park occupies 243 acres of densely-wooded, gently-rolling land situated along Rock Creek in the western part of the city. In 1929, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Boyle donated this property to the City of Little Rock for the creation of a municipal park. The National Park Service in cooperation with the Arkansas State Parks Commission prepared the original master plan in 1936. Development of the park was accomplished as a project of the CCC and WPA programs. Several of the park’s structures were cited as model examples in the 1936 issue of “Park Structures and Facilities”, a manual published by the U.S. Department of the Interior.