$14 million sales tax could transform Hindman Park, subject to vote

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock Parks and Recreation held a meeting at the Hindman Park clubhouse on Thursday to discuss the Hindman Park master plan.

The meeting discussed renovation and expansion projects in the park, particularly the popular sport of disc golf.

Funding for these improvements would come from Mayor Frank Scott Jr.’s “Results in the Rock” sales tax proposal, if voters approve it in the November election.

Those responsible wanted feedback from all disc golf enthusiasts to supplement their master plan.

“We’ll be talking about community engagement, park amenities and trail design, so you’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback on all three areas,” said Brittany Nichols of Little Rock Parks and Recreation.

Engineers, architects, park officials and a representative from a disc golf design firm were in attendance.

“There are over 63 holes on this property, including three 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course on the east side. It’s busy. I think there are about 18 to 20 courses in all of Little Rock, so it’s popular,” said Avery Jenkins, director of sales for the DiscGolfPark.

The challenges posed by Hindman Park were also discussed.

“Hindman has always been associated with flooding and flood plains, so it’s always a challenge we have to overcome,” said Dan Brock of McClelland Consulting Engineers.

If voters approve Results in the Rock in the upcoming election, Hindman Park could collect $14 million from this sales tax.