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20 • 2023 Dogwood Festival Home to the 48th Annual Dogwood Festival, Siloam Springs sits on the northwest corner of Arkansas and the southwest quadrant of the Ozarks. People come from across Arkansas and surrounding states for outdoor adventure and fun in Siloam Springs. Below is a sampling of the unique amenities this charming town offers those seeking a good time in the great outdoors. City Lake Park 14021 Taylor Orchard Road, Siloam Springs Located just 3 miles from downtown, City Lake Park hosts several amenities including 6-plus miles of beginner and intermediate level, multiuse soft surface trails; mountain bike- optimized, directional flow trails; raised-bed hiking trails; and the region's largest bicycle skill course and pump track to date. Memorial Park and Chautauqua Amphitheater Just north of 205 E. Jefferson, Siloam Springs Adjacent to historic downtown and the Siloam Springs Public Library, Memorial Park holds a space for the farmers market, a pavilion, an interactive splash pad, the KIA Veteran's Memorial, lush green space, and the Chautauqua Amphitheater. The splash pad provides hours of fun for children (and adults!) operating from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. A simple push of the button on the grey bollard located in the northwest corner of the splash pad activates a spectacular water show that runs for 20 minutes. It's safe for the whole family, with wind sensors to reduce the height of water spray at certain wind speeds and an automatic switch-off system that activates when winds are over 15 mph. The Chautauqua Amphitheater hosts a wide variety of entertainment for residents and visitors. For a list of scheduled events, go to DiscoverSiloamSprings.com and click on the Events tab. siloam springs Kayak Park 19253 Fisher Ford Road, Siloam Springs Positioned along the scenic Illinois River, Siloam Springs Kayak Park attracts outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. It features a section of engineered river, providing a great experience for every skill level, from beginners to skilled kayakers. The park also offers riverbank access, so families can enjoy the beautiful waters of the Illinois River. Additionally, the park has a climbing boulder, a family swimming hole with riverside seating, picnic tables, a paved parking lot, porta-potties, and a changing area. The rapids are approximately 700 feet long and are class I and II. Lifejackets, helmets and closed toe shoes are strongly recommended for all users, whether tubing, kayaking or canoeing. Swimming in the rapids is not recommended as the currents are very strong. Admission is free to the public. The park is seven days a week, 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, visit SiloamSpringsKayakPark.com. Sager Creek Mountain Bike Trail W. Valley Drive near the JBU tennis courts on the north side of campus The Sager Creek Mountain Discover all the fun siloam springs has to offer Continuted on page 22