Springdale voters pass 2018 bond authorization

Springdale voters have spoken and the City of Springdale will be able to move forward with a $200 million bond program that will help us to improve community resources and meet the needs of our growing city without a tax increase. According to the Washing...

Springdale City Council calls a special election for bond vote

At their regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 28, the Springdale City Council voted to hold a special election on Feb. 13, 2018 so Springdale voters can decide if the City can sell bonds to finance capital improvements.

As outlined in the ordinance, the pro...

Springdale Fire Department achieves class one ISO rating

The City of Springdale is excited to announce that the Springdale Fire Department (SFD) has achieved a class one Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The SFD has been a class two fire department since 200...

Springdale Fire Department highlights the importance of smoke alarms

Recently, the Springdale Fire Department (SFD) has responded to multiple house fires with no working smoke alarms. Oftentimes, the difference between life and death during a fire is a working smoke alarm.

The SFD will install and test smoke alarms for any ...

Springdale Fire Dept. receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award

The Springdale Fire Department (SFD) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline^® EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

 “EMTs and parame...

Three structure fires in Springdale caused by improperly discarded cigarettes

This past April, improperly discarded cigarettes have caused three commercial structure fires in Springdale. Luckily, there have been no fatalities with those fires. These incidences highlight the importance of proper cigarette disposal.

The fires are esti...

Springdale Parks and Recreation hosts 2018 Music in Murphy series

Springdale Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back the Music in Murphy FREE Summer Concert series for summer 2018! Come and bring your chairs/blankets to enjoy this great music line up! The shows are open to the public.

CONCERT LINEUP 2018:JUNE 1:Cal...

City of Springdale offering free electronic recycling May 30-31

The City of Springdale will be participating in a free electronic recycling event 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31. Springdale residents, businesses, nonprofits, and schools can drop off their electric recyclables at the Recycling Cen...

City of Springdale wins legal battle against the City of Tontitown

The City of Springdale is pleased to report that the City was victorious in litigation resulting from an annexation dispute with the City of Tontitown.

The property located on the southwest corner of Jones Road and West Sunset Avenue was lawfully annexed i...

City of Springdale named a finalist for the 2018 All-America City Award

The City of Springdale has been named a finalist for the 2018 All-America City Award. This award is the flagship program of the National Civic League. Springdale is one of 20 finalists in the country and the only city in Arkansas to be named a finalist.

Sp...

Apply today for the Springdale Youth Council!

The City of Springdale is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Youth Council class. The program is free and open to students in grades 10-12 who live in the Springdale School District. This includes public school, private school, charter school, ...

Notice for Waste Management customers

If you were one of the Waste Management customers who did not receive notification of your trash and recycling day moving, and your trash and recycling is not being picked up on what you believe to be the correct day, please contact Waste Management by ca...

Pump Station Road Bridge Update

Update - April 25, 2018

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has retained McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. to perform survey work for the replacement of Pump Station Road Bridge.

On April 24, 2018, the City Council approved funding for thi...

Check out the Spring/Summer 2018 Springdale Newsletter!

The Spring/Summer 2018 Springdale Newsletter is now available!

This is a special edition of our quarterly newsletter that is available on our website. It's a great way to catch up with what's going on in the City of Springdale!

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Improvements to be made to N. 48th Street and Elm Springs Road

To view any road or lane closure related to this project, please click here.

Update - Jan. 5, 2018

The widening at the intersection of N. 48^th Street and Elm Springs Road will begin on Monday, Jan. 8 and will continue throughout the week. For this phase, th...

Check out the new online mapping tool, MySpringdale!

MySpringdale allows residents to obtain location-specific information by selecting a location on the map or by entering an address into the search box. MySpringdale displays the location of parks, government buildings, schools, hospitals, and other commun...

City of Springdale offering free electronic recycling May 30-31

The City of Springdale will be participating in a free electronic recycling event 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31. Springdale residents, businesses, nonprofits, and schools can drop off their electric recyclables at the Recycling Cen...

City of Springdale wins legal battle against the City of Tontitown

The City of Springdale is pleased to report that the City was victorious in litigation resulting from an annexation dispute with the City of Tontitown.

The property located on the southwest corner of Jones Road and West Sunset Avenue was lawfully annexed i...

City of Springdale named a finalist for the 2018 All-America City Award

The City of Springdale has been named a finalist for the 2018 All-America City Award. This award is the flagship program of the National Civic League. Springdale is one of 20 finalists in the country and the only city in Arkansas to be named a finalist.

Sp...

City of Springdale moving forward with Phase I construction of Dean's Trail

The City of Springdale is expanding its trail system with the addition of Dean's Trail. At their April 24, 2018 meeting, the City Council authorized the City to contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for the Phase I construction of Dean's Trail. Emery ...

Apply today for the Springdale Youth Council!

The City of Springdale is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Youth Council class. The program is free and open to students in grades 10-12 who live in the Springdale School District. This includes public school, private school, charter school, ...

Check out the Spring/Summer 2018 Springdale Newsletter!

The Spring/Summer 2018 Springdale Newsletter is now available!

This is a special edition of our quarterly newsletter that is available on our website. It's a great way to catch up with what's going on in the City of Springdale!

Read More

Springdale voters pass 2018 bond authorization

Springdale voters have spoken and the City of Springdale will be able to move forward with a $200 million bond program that will help us to improve community resources and meet the needs of our growing city without a tax increase. According to the Washing...

Improvements to be made to N. 48th Street and Elm Springs Road

To view any road or lane closure related to this project, please click here.

Update - Jan. 5, 2018

The widening at the intersection of N. 48^th Street and Elm Springs Road will begin on Monday, Jan. 8 and will continue throughout the week. For this phase, th...

Springdale City Council calls a special election for bond vote

At their regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 28, the Springdale City Council voted to hold a special election on Feb. 13, 2018 so Springdale voters can decide if the City can sell bonds to finance capital improvements.

As outlined in the ordinance, the pro...

Check out the new online mapping tool, MySpringdale!

MySpringdale allows residents to obtain location-specific information by selecting a location on the map or by entering an address into the search box. MySpringdale displays the location of parks, government buildings, schools, hospitals, and other commun...

Springdale has been named the nation's 45th Best City to Live!

Springdale has been named the nation's 45th Best City to Live in a new ranking released last week by 24/7 Wall St. The website considered 590 cities with at least 65,000 residents for its list of America's 50 Best Cities to Live.

Only the top performing ci...

Springdale named 6th fastest-growing small city in America

Springdale has jumped two spots to become the 6th fastest-growing small city in America for 2017, according to a recent study from WalletHub.com. Last year Springdale ranked number eight on this list. A "small" city is defined as one with fewer ...

Springdale Building Department sees a spike in commercial and residential building permits

The City of Springdale Building Department reports that their office has issued 41 commercial building permits so far this year. By comparison, they had issued 13 by this time last year and 19 by this time in 2015. Commercial permit sales this year repres...

Mayor Sprouse presents the Prayer Breakfast proceeds to Arkansas Children's Northwest

Mayor Sprouse, along with members of the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast committee and councilwoman Kathy Jaycox, donated a check for $23,767.51 to Arkansas Children's Northwest on August 9. The money was raised through the Springdale Mayor’s Prayer Br...

Springdale wins national award for efforts to improve early literacy

Contact: Kristen Peterson, The Hatcher Group410-990-0284kristen@thehatchergroup.com

SPRINGDALE WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EARLY LITERACY

SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS (June 20, 2017) – The City of Springdale rece...

Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse elected president of the Arkansas Municipal League

Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse was elected president of the Arkansas Municipal League this past week at its 83rd Convention. Mayor Sprouse has served as the first vice president for the past year. He has served on the Executive Committee from 2009-2013 and...

Statement from Mayor Doug Sprouse About the Attack in Virginia

Like most Americans, I was shocked and sickened by the vicious attack that took place in Virginia this morning. Unfortunately, a member of our Springdale family, Matt Mika, was also injured in the attack.

Tyson Foods and all of their employees in Springdal...

A portion of S. 56th Street renamed Gene George Boulevard

At the regularly scheduled Springdale City Council meeting on May 9, the Council voted to rename the portion of S. 56th Street from Don Tyson Parkway to Bleaux Ave. Gene George Boulevard. The change will go into effect immediately upon the signing of the ...

Mayor Sprouse signs contract bringing Cal Ripken Tournament to Springdale

This morning, Mayor Doug Sprouse signed a contract to bring Cal Ripken Southwest Regional 12-year old Major/60 Baseball Tournament to Springdale July 12-15.

Local Cal Ripken baseball district commissioner, Larry Clinkscales; assistant Southwest Regional co...

City Council approves form-based code for Downtown Springdale

The Springdale City Council approved the Downtown Springdale Form-Based Code at their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on March 28, and with the adoption of an emergency code it will go into effect upon the signing of the ordinance. The Downtown F...Read More

Planning Commission forwards form-based code to City Council with recommendation for approval

The Springdale City Council will vote on the draft of the form-based code at their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. on March 28 at 201 Spring St.

The form-based code is intended to replace the current development code for buildings locate...

Springdale named one of the "Best Cities for New Grads"

Springdale has ranked number 24 on a list of the best cities in the country for new graduates to live and work. College and careers website, GoodCall.com, evaluated 589 cities and towns in the U.S. and Springdale was in the top 25 based on affordability, ...

City of Springdale receives record-breaking A&P tax revenue

The City of Springdale has received October's Advertising and Promotion (A&P) tax revenue, and for the first time ever the revenue has surpassed $50,000 for a total of $50,941.02 generated that month. This was a 15.72% increase over the A&P tax ge...

Results of the City of Springdale public transportation needs assessment

The City of Springdale held two public meetings and distributed a survey to gauge the need for additional transportation services in the city.

This needs assessment was conducted as a result of the October 31 City Council Committee Meeting. Two taxi compan...

Kawneer Drive in Springdale renamed Reinert Drive

The portion of Kawneer Drive that runs north-south between Emma and Huntsville avenues has been renamed Reinert Drive.

The decision to rename the street was originally proposed by the Springdale Public Facilities Board. A public hearing was held at the Sep...

Mayor Doug Sprouse elected first vice president of the Arkansas Municipal League

Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse was elected first vice president of the Arkansas Municipal League this past week at its 82nd Convention. Mayor Sprouse has served on the Executive Committee from 2009-2013 and 2014 to the present, as District 3 vice president...

Springdale ranked as the 35th most diverse city in the U.S.

In a recent study from WalletHub, the City of Springdale was ranked as the 35^th most diverse city in the nation for 2016. It ranked number 18 among small cities, which are cities with populations below 100,000. Springdale has more than 75,000 residents.

&a...

Springdale becomes the first city in AR to have an AHA-endorsed mandate for healthy food options

This affects all vending machines on City property.

The City of Springdale is now the first city in the state to have a mandate endorsed by the American Heart Association that requires all vending machines located in buildings and on property owned and/or ...

Springdale Building Department sees a spike in new home permits

In another sign that Springdale is one of the fast-growing communities in Northwest Arkansas, the Springdale Building Department reports that so far this year, the number of residential single family building permits is up by almost 60% over this time las...

The City of Springdale experienced a 22.64% increase in sales tax revenue for February

The City of Springdale received February sales tax revenue this month, which was a 22.64% increase over sales tax revenue generated in February 2015. The total sales tax revenue received from February sales was $1,121,625.07, compared to $914,547.51 gener...

New pediatric hospital in Springdale will create an estimated 250 new jobs

The Springdale City Council has approved a resolution allowing the Public Facilities Board to sell up to $85 million in bonds to aid in the development of an Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) campus in Springdale. The pediatric hospital, called Arkansas ...

Springdale City Council approves ordinance that gives preference to local businesses

The Springdale City Council has passed an ordinance giving financial preference to local companies that bid on jobs for the City of Springdale. The new ordinance gives local companies a preference of 5% up to $5,000. The purpose of this ordinance is to ma...

City of Springdale moving forward with Phase I construction of Dean's Trail

The City of Springdale is expanding its trail system with the addition of Dean's Trail. At their April 24, 2018 meeting, the City Council authorized the City to contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for the Phase I construction of Dean's Trail. Emery ...

Springdale Youth Softball Girls Enjoy Pre-Season Outing at University of Arkansas's Bogle Park

Springdale Parks and Recreation and the University of Arkansas softball team put together a pre-season opener event for the players of Springdale youth softball.  Our league teams were invited to the softball game between U of A and Mississippi S...

Communities unite to expand youth football league

With summer fast approaching, it is almost time for recreational football registrations to begin and there are major changes coming for some local teams. The league, formerly known as the NWA Boys and Girls Club League, just announced the addition of Spri...

Dive-In & Splash Pad Free Summer Movie Series

These events are FREE to the community. Gates at the Aquatic Center will open at 7:30. Movies begin at dusk. Please bring chairs to the movies at the splash pad.

MOVIE LINE UP:JUNE 15: DESPICABLE ME 3 @ The splash pad (C.L. "Charlie" & Willie...

Springdale Parks and Rec Present: Music in Murphy Summer 2018 Concert Series

CONCERT LINEUP 2018:JUNE 1:Calle SoulNAMA Award winner band Calle Soul aka “El Ciclón del Caribe” in the U.S. South-Mid West is an ALL LIVE 8 piece salsa band making your best choice for Live Latin Music!Cuban conguero Fernando Sanchez and Colombian percu...

Springdale Parks and Recreation receives $13,000 Wal-Mart Foundation grant

Springdale Parks and Recreation has been awarded a $13,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation as part of the its Northwest Arkansas Giving Program.

Parks and Recreation will utilize this funding source to further its community outreach, such as through the...

Bobby Hopper Park has a new address

Effective this week, the official address for Bobby Hopper Park has been changed to 1981 E. Huntsville Ave. From now on, the entrance to the park will be located on Huntsville Ave., and the park will no longer be accessible from Upton Lane.

For more inform...

Springdale Police Department sees an increase in applicants

 The City of Springdale has had an increased number of applicants interested in joining the Springdale Police Department this year. The SPD received 82 applications for police officer openings, up from 48 at this time last year. Of the applicatio...

Springdale Public Library Build a Better World Summer Reading Program 2017

The end of the school year is quickly approaching. Like many parents, librarians are busy planning the long stretches of time ahead with activities to keep young people occupied and entertained. Our mission is to beat the Summer Slide, encourage reading f...

City of Springdale offering free electronic recycling May 30-31

The City of Springdale will be participating in a free electronic recycling event 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31. Springdale residents, businesses, nonprofits, and schools can drop off their electric recyclables at the Recycling Cen...

City of Springdale begins restructuring Community Engagement

This week, the City will begin laying the groundwork for restructuring Community Engagement as a City department. At the 2017 State of the City Address on February 28, Mayor Sprouse laid out his plans to separate Community Engagement from the Public Works...

Shiloh Museum Summer Camps

Registration is underway for the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History's summer camps for children. Campers will explore the decades of the 1900s through the 1940s. Camp is based on the shaded grounds of the museum. Snacks are provided for both camps; lunch is p...

Shiloh Museum events and meetings in May

EVENTS 

Photo Exhibit

Happy Birthday, Shiloh!, a photo exhibit exploring the first fifty years of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, opens Tuesday, May 15. The exhibit is part of the museum's 50^th anniversary celebration in 2018, and will be on vi...

Historic Springdale Building on Track for Completion

A 145-year-old piece of Springdale and Northwest Arkansas history will soon come back to life, thanks in part to a Walton Family Foundation grant which completes a $1 million fundraising campaign.

"The 1871 Shiloh Meeting Hall in Springdale is one of ...

SWU and Garver Winner of 2018 ACEC Statewide Engineering Award

The month of March is when the Professional Engineering firms of Arkansas, under their state umbrella organization ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies, Arkansas), recognize excellence in several categories of engineering projects.

The event was...

Tips to prevent your pipes from bursting this winter

As temperatures dip below freezing, it's important to take the proper precautions to prevent pipes in your home from bursting. Springdale Water Utilities (SWU) has some recommendations for what you can do to help protect your home:

• Winterize your outdoor f...

Springdale Water Utilities Recognized by Governor Hutchinson for Excellence

Twenty-seven organizations from throughout the state were presented Arkansas Governor’s Quality Awards by Governor Asa Hutchinson during the 22nd Annual Awards Celebration for the Governor’s Quality Award Program on Tuesday evening, September 20 at the Ma...