Closing the Loop

The Outdoors

Closing the Loop

The Arkansas River Trail between Gill Street and North Street in Little Rock is a part of the "Close the Loop" initiative by Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas which is in support of a massive upgrade to the trail in Little Rock increasing safety and fun.

• Connect the Dots: The trail is already home to several popular landmarks, such as Dillard's Headquarters, their data center, and the 1836 Club. The upcoming improvements connecting the path from downtown to Highway 10 make it even more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

• City Support: Mayor Frank Scott showed his support for the "Close the Loop" initiative at their recent meeting, commending the City's efforts in making this happen and creating a trail that can be a great addition to the city and will be enjoyed by all.

Keep up with this initiative by following Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas on Facebook and signing up for their newsletter.

Business

Arkansas Children's embarks on an exciting expansion journey!

Arkansas Children's Hospital has recently started its multi-million dollar expansion project for both its Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas locations.

• More top-notch care for more kids: The expansion plan will increase bed capacity, revamp surgical services with a new ambulatory center, redesign clinical areas for collaborative care, and improve overall campus accessibility.

• Feedback welcomed: Arkansas Children's Hospital is eager to hear from the community and has opened a survey for people to share their thoughts.

Stay updated on the changes and directions to navigate around the construction.

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Sports

Serve, Smash, Score: Welcoming Little Rock’s Newest Pickleball Courts

The Little Rock Athletic Clubs recently held a grand opening to celebrate the launch of their brand-new pickleball courts.

• Jump in! From beginner's classes to social play or even joining a league, there's an opportunity to jump on the bandwagon and experience the Pickleball craze firsthand.

• In it to win it: What better way to celebrate than with a grand opening pickleball tournament? Registration is now open for the tournament, which will take place from April 5th to April 7th.

For more information, visit HERE.

Fun for the Family

Rev Up Those Taste Buds!

Rev up your engines and perk up your taste buds for Cars & Coffee this Saturday morning, March 30th.

• Vroom Vroom! Car enthusiasts and coffee lovers will gather at the River Market Pavilions on Saturday morning to admire an impressive collection of custom, classic, imported, and exotic cars.

• Free For All! This is a free, family-friendly event presented by the City of Little Rock Convention & Visitor Bureau and River Market Rise. No registration is required, simply show up for a cup of coffee and be ready to check out all of the fancy cars.

Learn more about the event and the sponsors that made it happen HERE.

Little Rock Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🪕 A Sing Along by the River: The Avett Brothers have announced their concert at the First Security Amphitheater in September and tickets are on sale this week.

• 🛑 Safety First! The Big Dam Bridge will be closed from March 25-29th for its bi-yearly inspection.

• 🍽️ Welcome Home: Nestled within North Little Rock's Park Hill Neighborhood, Ease Supper Club is hosting a delectable meal that you won’t want to miss.