About Spingdale, Arkansas
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Springdale is the 4th most populous city in Arkansas, United States. It is located in both Washington and Benton counties in Northwest Arkansas. Located on the Springfield Plateau deep in the Ozark Mountains, Springdale has long been an important industrial city for the region. In addition to several trucking companies, the city is home to the world headquarters of Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat-producing company.
Originally named Shiloh, the city changed its name to Springdale when applying for a post office in 1872. It is included in the four-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is ranked 102nd in terms of population in the United States with 546,725 in 2020 according to the United States Census Bureau. The city had a population of 84,161 in the 2020 Census.
Springdale has been experiencing a population boom in recent years, as indicated by a 133% growth in population between the 1990 and 2010 censuses. During this period of rapid growth, the city has seen the establishment of a Springdale campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league baseball team move into Arvest Ballpark.
Tyson remains the city's top employer and is visible throughout the city. Many public features bear the Tyson name, including the Randal Tyson Recreational Complex, Don Tyson Parkway, Helen Tyson Middle School, John Tyson Elementary, and Don Tyson School of Innovation. Governor Mike Beebe signed an act into law recognizing Springdale as "The Poultry Capital Of The World" in 2013.
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Tyson Home Office
Tyson Foods, Inc. is a renowned food company and a leading producer of protein. Its portfolio of products and brands includes Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®.
The company was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and has been managed by four generations of the Tyson family. It is headquartered in Springdale, AR and employs 142,000 people.
By the end of the 20th century, it had become one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world and has millions of customers across 80+ countries. Forbes magazine currently ranks it among America's 100 largest companies and it continues to be a significant contributor to the state's economy.
Tyson Home Office
Tyson Foods, Inc. is a renowned food company and a leading producer of protein. Its portfolio of products and brands includes Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®.
The company was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and has been managed by four generations of the Tyson family. It is headquartered in Springdale, AR and employs 142,000 people.
By the end of the 20th century, it had become one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world and has millions of customers across 80+ countries. Forbes magazine currently ranks it among America's 100 largest companies and it continues to be a significant contributor to the state's economy.
Downtown Springdale
The story of the revitalization of downtown Springdale began nearly 30 years ago with an eye on what’s possible. Dozens of people came together over the years to breathe life into downtown. Sidewalks & signage were built. Clean-ups were planned and trees were planted. Old buildings were torn down. Spacious parks and trails were developed. Store fronts were restored. With ingenuity, creativity, teamwork and a whole lot of grit and heart, our downtown has become a place to gather. A place for people to shop, to eat, stroll, bike & to be in community.
Downtown Springdale is a nonprofit that was formed in 2011 with a mission to promote a vibrant Downtown Springdale. We focus on activating our spaces, cultivating relationships within our downtown & creating events unique to Springdale that bring the community together. We want everyone to feel safe and right at home when visiting downtown Springdale.
Downtown Springdale
The story of the revitalization of downtown Springdale began nearly 30 years ago with an eye on what’s possible. Dozens of people came together over the years to breathe life into downtown. Sidewalks & signage were built. Clean-ups were planned and trees were planted. Old buildings were torn down. Spacious parks and trails were developed. Store fronts were restored. With ingenuity, creativity, teamwork and a whole lot of grit and heart, our downtown has become a place to gather. A place for people to shop, to eat, stroll, bike & to be in community.
Downtown Springdale is a nonprofit that was formed in 2011 with a mission to promote a vibrant Downtown Springdale. We focus on activating our spaces, cultivating relationships within our downtown & creating events unique to Springdale that bring the community together. We want everyone to feel safe and right at home when visiting downtown Springdale.
The Jones Center
The Jones Center is a regional destination in downtown Springdale where everyone can learn, play and thrive. The 220,000 square-foot center features Northwest Arkansas’ only indoor ice arena — an important amenity for the growing region — as well as the Tyson Foods Fitness Center, an indoor pools complex, a gymnasium with indoor track and a conference center.
The Jones Center hosts arts, cultural and STEM-based programming that celebrates the diversity of the region, as well as classes for youth in sports, recreation and education. The center’s 50+ acre campus features the world-class Runway Bike Park and Velosolutions pump track and provides housing and collaborative space for dozens of regional nonprofits.
Regional youth sports teams, such as the Aquahawgs and the NWA Hockey Association, train at the center. We also offer individual sports and recreation activities like gymnastics, ballet, Learn to Ride, martial arts and figure skating at affordable pricing for everyone.
The Center was founded in 1995 by Springdale philanthropist Bernice Jones, the wife of Jones Truck Lines founder Harvey Jones. The Jones Center continues to follow Bernice Jones’ vision of being a destination where all are welcome and no one is turned away based on their ability to pay. Through the generous support of the Walmart Foundation, The Jones Center proudly provides program scholarships and activity passes to area children and families.
The Jones Center
The Jones Center is a regional destination in downtown Springdale where everyone can learn, play and thrive. The 220,000 square-foot center features Northwest Arkansas’ only indoor ice arena — an important amenity for the growing region — as well as the Tyson Foods Fitness Center, an indoor pools complex, a gymnasium with indoor track and a conference center.
The Jones Center hosts arts, cultural and STEM-based programming that celebrates the diversity of the region, as well as classes for youth in sports, recreation and education. The center’s 50+ acre campus features the world-class Runway Bike Park and Velosolutions pump track and provides housing and collaborative space for dozens of regional nonprofits.
Regional youth sports teams, such as the Aquahawgs and the NWA Hockey Association, train at the center. We also offer individual sports and recreation activities like gymnastics, ballet, Learn to Ride, martial arts and figure skating at affordable pricing for everyone.
The Center was founded in 1995 by Springdale philanthropist Bernice Jones, the wife of Jones Truck Lines founder Harvey Jones. The Jones Center continues to follow Bernice Jones’ vision of being a destination where all are welcome and no one is turned away based on their ability to pay. Through the generous support of the Walmart Foundation, The Jones Center proudly provides program scholarships and activity passes to area children and families.
Springdale is a nexus for the region
It's a major hub for the regional trail system and passenger rail in Northwest Arkansas while also providing plenty of opportunities to shop, grab a drink, or sample authentic food from our diverse community.The calendar is full of events hosted by the Downtown Springdale Alliance, including Live at Turnbow, the annual Street Dinner on Emma and much more!! Downtown Springdale is also home to cultural and educational amenities that provide a wealth of fun opportunities for the whole family – The Jones Center, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, the J. Reilly McCarren Transportation Museum, and the Springdale Public Library.
The City of Springdale adopted the Downtown Springdale Master Plan in December 2015, taking the lead on a downtown revitalization that has already generated millions of dollars in private investment. City-sponsored improvements to downtown include the creation of Walter Turnbow Park (pictured here) and streetscape improvements on Emma Avenue.
Springdale is a nexus for the region
It's a major hub for the regional trail system and passenger rail in Northwest Arkansas while also providing plenty of opportunities to shop, grab a drink, or sample authentic food from our diverse community.The calendar is full of events hosted by the Downtown Springdale Alliance, including Live at Turnbow, the annual Street Dinner on Emma and much more!! Downtown Springdale is also home to cultural and educational amenities that provide a wealth of fun opportunities for the whole family – The Jones Center, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, the J. Reilly McCarren Transportation Museum, and the Springdale Public Library.
The City of Springdale adopted the Downtown Springdale Master Plan in December 2015, taking the lead on a downtown revitalization that has already generated millions of dollars in private investment. City-sponsored improvements to downtown include the creation of Walter Turnbow Park (pictured here) and streetscape improvements on Emma Avenue.
Springdale Community
Springdale, a city in Arkansas, has experienced a significant surge in population over the years. The population grew by 133% between the 1990 and 2010 censuses. During this period of rapid growth, the city saw the establishment of a Springdale campus of the North west Arkansas Community College and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league baseball team move into Arvest Ballpark. Tyson, a food processing company, remains the top employer in the city and is visible throughout the area. Many public features in Springdale bear the Tyson name, such as the Randal Tyson Recreational Complex, Don Tyson Parkway, Helen Tyson Middle School, John Tyson Elementary, and Don Tyson School of Innovation. In 2013, Governor Mike Beebe signed an act recognizing Springdale as "The Poultry Capital Of The World". Springdale Community
Springdale, a city in Arkansas, has experienced a significant surge in population over the years. The population grew by 133% between the 1990 and 2010 censuses. During this period of rapid growth, the city saw the establishment of a Springdale campus of the North west Arkansas Community College and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league baseball team move into Arvest Ballpark. Tyson, a food processing company, remains the top employer in the city and is visible throughout the area. Many public features in Springdale bear the Tyson name, such as the Randal Tyson Recreational Complex, Don Tyson Parkway, Helen Tyson Middle School, John Tyson Elementary, and Don Tyson School of Innovation. In 2013, Governor Mike Beebe signed an act recognizing Springdale as "The Poultry Capital Of The World".
Avest Ballpark
Springdale is home to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the minor league baseball team of the Texas League. The team, formerly known as the Wichita Wranglers, relocated in 2008 upon completion of Arvest Ballpark. The stadium has 6,500 seats and additional grass berm seating as well as suites and event space for private events. Approximately 70 Naturals home games are played in the stadium every year. In 2013, Arvest Ballpark hosted the 77th annual Texas League All-Star Game.
Annual Cultural Events
Parsons Stadium in eastern Springdale is host to many events throughout the year, most notably the Rodeo of the Ozarks. This four-day event began in Springdale in 1944 and brings professional cowboys and cowgirls to the city for one of the nation's top outdoor rodeos. Always hosted on Independence Day weekend, the event brings a parade, the Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks Pageant, and the Grand Entrance to the stadium. It also hosts Buckin' in the Ozarks (a Professional Bull Riders event), and Arenacross (a motocross competition with professional and amateur exhibitions) during Bikes Blues and BBQ weekend and other motorized exhibitions.
Avest Ballpark
Springdale is home to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the minor league baseball team of the Texas League. The team, formerly known as the Wichita Wranglers, relocated in 2008 upon completion of Arvest Ballpark. The stadium has 6,500 seats and additional grass berm seating as well as suites and event space for private events. Approximately 70 Naturals home games are played in the stadium every year. In 2013, Arvest Ballpark hosted the 77th annual Texas League All-Star Game.Annual Cultural Events
Parsons Stadium in eastern Springdale is host to many events throughout the year, most notably the Rodeo of the Ozarks. This four-day event began in Springdale in 1944 and brings professional cowboys and cowgirls to the city for one of the nation's top outdoor rodeos. Always hosted on Independence Day weekend, the event brings a parade, the Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks Pageant, and the Grand Entrance to the stadium. It also hosts Buckin' in the Ozarks (a Professional Bull Riders event), and Arenacross (a motocross competition with professional and amateur exhibitions) during Bikes Blues and BBQ weekend and other motorized exhibitions.
Springdale School District
Springdale School SystemWith support from the business leaders of Springdale, our schools are empowered to offer a diverse range of programs and activities. Springdale Schools indeed has the remarkable distinction of world-class community and business partnerships, but the success of our schools are built on the collective partnerships of each individual students' household.
Our mission is to lead in educational excellence and ensure a safe and inclusive environment empowering a community of learners. Our vision is to provide personalized, innovative, and culturally diverse learning opportunities to launch each student to a successful life pursuit. With these guiding principles, our staff continues to grow into new areas of education and adapt to the ever-evolving world that we find ourselves part of today.
- Dr. Jared Cleveland
Springdale School District
Springdale School SystemWith support from the business leaders of Springdale, our schools are empowered to offer a diverse range of programs and activities. Springdale Schools indeed has the remarkable distinction of world-class community and business partnerships, but the success of our schools are built on the collective partnerships of each individual students' household.
Our mission is to lead in educational excellence and ensure a safe and inclusive environment empowering a community of learners. Our vision is to provide personalized, innovative, and culturally diverse learning opportunities to launch each student to a successful life pursuit. With these guiding principles, our staff continues to grow into new areas of education and adapt to the ever-evolving world that we find ourselves part of today.
- Dr. Jared Cleveland
