Fourth In The Forest
Jul 4, 2014 6:00am - 11:00pm
Friday July 4th, join 95.9 The Wolf as we celebrate 238 years of Independence! It's Fourth In The Forest, presented by Bayird, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram!
Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro is the place to be all day on the 4th of July! We've added more boom to our fireworks show, making this the largest fireworks show in 4th In The Forest history!
Join us for fun all day, including M.A.C.W Wrestling at 7, with a special celebration of "The Superstar" Bill Dundee. Plus, Grand Master Sexay Brian Christopher, Derrick King, Brandon Baxter, Austin Lane, Dirty Lil Dave and more!
The 4th In The Forest Carnival and rides are back with more rides and more fun! And, the live music returns to the park with the $2,000.00 Battle Of The Bands and Synphormi on the main stage! The Kids Fishing Derby starts early and we'll have more food and drink available all day as well!
Your cost? Still only $10 a CARLOAD to get in!
Fourth In The Forest at Craighead Forest Park!
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4910 South Culberhouse Road
Jonesboro, AR 72404
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Craighead Forest Park opened when the Young Men's Civic Club began work on the lake in 1937. Today the park comprises 692 acres in the scenic beauty of Crowley's Ridge and features a fishing lake, camping facilities, hiking/biking trails, bird watching opportunities, picnic sites, and recreational fields.
Craighead Forest Park offers the outdoor enthusiast a brisk workout of any of the park's walking, hiking, or biking trails. Approximately 15 miles of mountain bike trails weave through the forest, 2.4 miles of chat trail skirt the lake's edge, and 2.9 miles of paved road circle the park. The park also offers an exclusive area for ATV riders. Horseback riding is also permitted in the park. There are no marked trails for horses, but horse enthusiasts may take a nice trail ride on several trails located outside the main road that circles the park. For a more complete nature experience, three trails lead to the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center.
The campground at Craighead Forest Park offers visitors a home-away-from-home atmosphere with rustic surroundings. The park has 26 tree-shaded asphalt pads that are great for RV Camping; and five tent campsites right on the edge of the lake, as well as a primitive camping area. A central bathhouse is also located near the campgrounds. Pets are welcome at the park and are free to take advantage of the many trails (if properly leashed) or even take a jump and a swim at our dog jumping pier. Camping at Craighead Forest Park is now available all 365 days every year.
Fishing in the 60-acre Craighead Forest Lake is a favorite pastime of local residents and of campers who visit the park. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission stocks the lake with bass, bream, crappie, and tilapia. Anglers can fish from the docks and jetties, or they can launch boats to fish on the lake. Boats are allowed on the lake year round during daylight hours only. A 5 mph speed limit and a "no wake" rule is enforced at all times. The Family Fishing Area is located near Rotary Way. With its location near Rotary Centennial Park and by being fully handicapped-accessible, the Family Fishing Area was created to help handicapped children enjoy outdoor recreation and fishing. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission stocks this area more heavily with brim, bass, and catfish, and they add trout in the winter and tilapia in the summer. Anyone can fish in the Family Fishing Area as long as they have a child with them.
Visiting the Craighead Forest Park
6 am - 10 pm daily
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