Parks and other towns across Arkansas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Parks, AR community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Arkansas hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Arkansas Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Arkansas government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Arkansas COVID-19 Cases

Arkansas New Coronavirus Cases:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,012,884
Arkansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,115
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Parks

Nearly 7,000 actives cases of coronavirus in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Saturday, July 11, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 1,061 new coronavirus cases in the state within 24 hours, bringing the biggest single day increase since the ... More info »

KTHV - 07/20/2020 02:15am

How COVID-19 Affected National Parks And Us & Them Looks At Changes In Local Journalism, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, tourists from around the world visit Harpers Ferry each year to immerse themselves in U.S. history. But the number of visitors fell in 2020, as public health ... More info »

West Virginia Public Broadcasting - 03/28/2024 07:06am

Which Arkansas state parks still have availability for total solar eclipse

Arkansas is two weeks away from the first total solar eclipse with a path of totality through the state since 1918 and many are flocking to state parks to see the rare event. More info »

KNWA Fayetteville on MSN - 03/25/2024 12:40am

Arkansas state parks initiate rental accessibility program for wheelchair users, others

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism has partnered with a company to certify that its short-term rentals meet accessibility standards. The department has ... More info »

Yahoo - 03/19/2024 10:45am

Coronavirus: urban parks can be a lifeline if we respect lockdown rules

Parks allow us to engage with attention restoration theories by helping to relieve the fatigue we feel from the daily grind. The Japanese have Shinrin-Yoku or forest bathing; maybe Covid-19 will give ... More info »

University of Manchester - 08/09/2020 10:21am

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