Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas
City Of Hot Springs
Mission :
The Hot Springs Board of Directors is a cooperative group of elected leaders accountable and responsible to serve all the citizens of the City of Hot Springs. The Board is charged with:
- Making policy decisions on city operations and directing the City Manager in implementing the policies;
- Developing long-range plans for city growth and prosperity;
- Improving and maintaining the quality of life;
- Serving as role models for integrity in government;
- Valuing and nurturing diversity of people and viewpoints; and cooperating with county, state and national governments.
History :
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas is the only American city nestled within a national park. That is because the United States government recognized its uniqueness and gave it protected status in 1832 as the first Federal Reservation. It became a National Park in 1921, and the City of Hot Springs was officially incorporated in 1876.
Hot Springs' legacy springs from the thermal waters that are its namesake. There are 47 hot springs which, for thousands of years, have issued forth from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain at a temperature of 143o F and a rate of nearly a million gallons a day. The waters, having traveled through many layers of filtering rock on their way to the earth's surface, have been found to be nearly 100% pure.
Traveling back in time to the year 1541, when the Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto arrived in Hot Springs and drank the thermal waters, he discovered what the native American Indians had experienced as long as 10,000 years ago. This Valley of the Vapors, nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, was a place of peace where various tribes would put aside their differences and gather to enjoy the mysterious springs. Since then, visitors have come for healing, rejuvenation, and recreation.
World-famous Bathhouse Row, consisting of eight architecturally unique, turn-of-the-century bathhouses in the heart of the downtown historic and arts district, is supervised by the National Park Service. One of the bathhouses, the Fordyce, currently operates as a beautifully restored museum where visitors can learn more about the colorful history which shapes Hot Springs to this day.
Recent News
City Of Hot Springs News Fire Hydrant Flow Testing For March 13, 2023
The Hot Springs Fire Department will be performing hydrant flow testing beginning between 7 and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, March 13, weather permitting, in the following areas: Malvern Avenue (1900-2200 block, including Country Club Village);…
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Compost loading now available Monday – Thursday The City of Hot Springs Compost Facility has expanded its assisted compost loading to make the service available Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Assisted compost…
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Fruit tree pruning demonstration at Family Park A free fruit tree pruning demonstration will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. on March 15, 2023, at the new apple and pear trees area at Family Park, 215 Family Park Road. Leading the demonstration…
Read More »City Of Hot Springs: The Board Report - March 7, 2023
2023 Paving Program to cover more than 18 miles The Board passed Resolution R-23-36, approving the 2023 Annual Street Paving Program list, which includes 18.27 miles of paving over portions of 79 streets. The 2023 Paving Program also includes an…
Read More »City Of Hot Springs News Fire Hydrant Flow Testing For March 7, 2023
The Hot Springs Fire Department will be performing hydrant flow testing beginning between 7 and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, weather permitting, in the following areas: Malvern Avenue (1600 block and Country Club Village); Autumn…
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The Garland County District Court (GCDC) will be offering an amnesty period to individuals with active Failure to Appear or Failure to Pay warrants. For a limited time – Monday, March 13, through Thursday, April 13, 2023 – individuals…
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The Hot Springs Board of Directors will hear the recommendations for an integrated parking system from Walker Consultants during a work session at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, in the City Hall Board Chambers, 133 Convention Boulevard. The work…
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Read More »City Of Hot Springs: Fire Hydrant Flow Testing For February 28, 2023
The Hot Springs Fire Department will be performing hydrant flow testing beginning between 7 and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, weather permitting, in the following areas: E. Grand Avenue (900-2000 block); Millcreek Road; Autumn, Bertha,…
Read More »City Of Hot Springs News - Snapshot February 24, 2023
Snapshot February 24, 2023 This edition of the Snapshot features the efficient replacement of a failed pipe on Church Street, the presentation of the 2022 State of the City Report and updates from other City departments. View this edition of…
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Chief of Police The Chief of Police is responsible for the supervisory and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Police Department. The position is responsible for the protection of lives and property in…
Read More »City Of Hot Springs News Fire Hydrant Flow Testing For February 15, 2023
The Hot Springs Fire Department will be performing hydrant flow testing beginning between 7 and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, weather permitting, in the following areas: Central (100 – 500 block) and Whittington avenues; Linden…
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Read More »City Of Hot Springs News Fire Hydrant Flow Testing For February 9, 2023
The Hot Springs Fire Department will be performing hydrant flow testing beginning between 7 and 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, weather permitting, in the following areas: Park Avenue (100-900 block); Pineland and Tom Ellsworth drives;…
Read More »City of Hot Springs Board Report for February 7, 2023
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