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Director of Parks & Recreation
Stephanie Jones
Work: 501-776-5970 ext:407
stephanie.jones@bentonar.gov

Assistant Director
Junior Rodemeyer
Work: 501-776-5970
junior.rodemeyer@bentonar.gov

Aquatics Director
Adam Nelsen
Work: 501-776-5970 ext:404
adam.nelsen@bentonar.gov

Recreation Manager
Ryan Grist
Work: 501-776-5970 ext:403
ryan.grist@bentonar.gov

Facility Manager
Robert York
Work: 501-776-5970 ext:406
robert.york@bentonar.gov

Special Events Manager
Lauren Brown
Work: 501-776-5970 ext:405
Lauren.Brown@bentonar.gov

Grounds Superintendent
Jason Rhodes
jason.rhodes@bentonar.gov

Facility Maintenance Superintendent
Russell Johnson
russell.johnson@bentonar.gov

Parks and Recreation
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Email
parks@bentonar.gov
Phone Numbers
501-776-5970
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
1800 Citizens Drive
Benton,
AR
72015
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Hours
River Center
Monday - Friday
5:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Office
Monday - Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
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Benton Parks & Recreation is always looking for volunteers to help support our programs, events, and parks! Volunteer opportunities may include:

Adopt-a-Park Program
Adaptive Program Buddy
Park Cleanup
Athletic Assistant
Assistant Coach
Special Event Assistance

Interested in volunteering with Benton Parks & Recreation? Complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form to let us know how you would like to get involved!

For additional information, contact Recreation Manager Ryan Grist at Ryan.Grist@bentonar.gov or Special Events Manager Lauren Brown at Lauren.Brown@bentonar.gov.


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