City of Fayetteville Arkansas Government

10/22/2026

More than 500 Fayetteville residences have joined the Residential Food Waste Collection Program to help divert food waste from landfill.

Visit our website to sign up and join your neighbors!

10/21/2026

Help shape the future of a new neighborhood park near Owl Creek. 🌳

Join the City of Fayetteville for the second and final drop-in community workshop on Thursday, October 29, and share your feedback on park concepts, amenities, layout and the overall character of the space.

Stop by anytime during the workshop and help guide the park’s future design.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 29
⏰ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 Stub-out adjacent to the intersection of North Magellan Lane and West Oldham Drive
Inclement weather location: Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club

10/21/2026

Smash it, don’t trash it! 🎃💥

Bring your pumpkins, family and friends to the Pumpkin Smash for a fun, sustainable way to wrap up the season.

📅 Saturday November 7
⏰ 9 a.m. - Noon
📍 Fayetteville Farmers Market: Mountain St. Parking Lot

Come smash some gourds and help keep pumpkins out of the waste stream!

10/20/2026

A portion of Skillern Road between Brookbury Crossing and Charleston Crossing will temporarily close from Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the closure, crews will inspect underground stormwater infrastructure and complete any necessary repairs.

Signed detours will direct traffic:
North on North Old Wire Road (for eastbound traffic)
North on Rom Orchard Road (for westbound traffic)

10/19/2026

Big thanks to Mo'Tacos & Churros for donating lunch for our Employee Appreciation Luncheon - it was delicious! 🌮✨

We appreciate the great food and for being part of a lunch dedicated to celebrating the City of Fayetteville employees who keep our community moving.

10/19/2026

This is a great opportunity to learn more about options in our community with the Fayetteville Housing Authority!

🏡 Attention Landlords! Join the Fayetteville Housing Authority on Tuesday, October 27, for a quick info session on the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Learn how to participate, understand program rules, get inspection tips, and discover the benefits for your rental business.

All details are in the flyer below. See you there!

10/19/2026

Walker Park is officially back open. 🎉

On Sunday October 18, neighbors, families and City leaders gathered to celebrate the reopening of the park and the completion of its latest improvements.

Following the ribbon cutting, guests had a chance to explore the upgraded spaces, check out new sporting equipment and enjoy activities throughout the park.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the celebration! Join us on November 1 for the opening of Underwood Park!

10/18/2026

🚨 Our crews are working on a water leak near the 2500 bock of N. College. The outside southbound lane is blocked.

Work is estimated to be about 5 more hours. Please use caution if you must use that route throughout the day.

10/16/2026

Join neighbors, friends, and family as we celebrate the reopening of Walker Park on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m.

The reopening ceremony will be held on the main plaza between the sand volleyball courts and the horseshoe facility and will include remarks from Mayor Rawn and Parks Department leadership.

After the ribbon cutting, guests are invited to stay and explore the park's upgrades, learn about the new sporting equipment, and participate in various activities.

Parking is available at multiple locations throughout the park area.

10/16/2026

The City of Fayetteville Youth Council will be collecting gently used children’s Halloween costumes through Oct. 26th.

On Oct. 28th from 2pm – 7 pm, the Youth Council will have costumes available to pick up for free, while supplies last. Any costumes that are not collected will be donated to a local elementary theatre program.