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With shimmering lakes, waterfalls and streams flowing throughout Bella Vista, plus public pools, water is a major part of the beauty and recreation opportunities here. Bella Vista Lake, the "gateway" lake Located just off Highway 71B north, this is the 'welcome' to the lake life of Bella Vista. Although technically in Bentonville and not Bella Vista, the lake and 132 acre community park include an 1.8 mile paved walking trail loop with beautiful scenery. e private lakes e seven private lakes in Bella Vista offer plenty of opportunities for water sports, angling and fun. Four of them are "no wake" lakes, perfect for fishing and quiet paddling. Others offer boat rentals and are great for water skiing. All of the lakes are regularly managed, water quality tested, and stocked with game fish. Use of the Bella Vista lakes is available to all Bella Vista property owners and their guests, and to the public for a small fee. Visitors who are renting a home or townhome in Bella Vista can purchase a guest permit to use the lakes during their stay. No motorized personal watercra (wave runners), houseboats or float planes are allowed on any lakes in Bella Vista. A current state and P.O.A. boat registration is required before using any boat on the lakes. An Arkansas fishing license is required to fish on all Bella Vista lakes. For more information about the lakes, call the Lakes & Fisheries Office at (479) 855-5060. Loch Lomond Full Speed Boat Sport Lake Water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing • e newest and largest lake in Bella Vista, completed in 1982. • Motorized fishing and pontoon boat rental is available at the Marina, at (479) 855- 8182. Lake Ann Full speed boat sport lake Water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing • Uniquely scenic shoreline, with prominent limestone bluffs and rocky outcrops Lake Avalon No-wake lake Fishing, slow boating • e largest of Bella Vista's "no wake" lakes • e lake also offers a white sand beach and swimming area, opened last spring, with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, a concession stand, picnic area, sand volleyball court and a play area with a low to the ground zipline. Lake Brittany No-wake lake Fishing, slow boating • Lake Brittany is unique in that it houses the association's first trout fishery. Trout Splashy fun for all SPlASh continued on page 14 Photo courtesy Doug Keck 12 | 2022 Bella vista city guide 1041 W. Walnut • Rogers (next to Mister B's Steakhouse) All work done on premises 479.636.7319 www.Mccartysjewelry.com Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00, Sat 10:00-1:00 Al McCarty and his team have decades of experience providing high-quality, home-town service to Northwest Arkansas. Whatever you're looking for, we can help guide you through the process. We provide a range of services, including custom design, casting and mounting, as well as jewelry repair, watch battery replacement, and cleaning.