For those desiring a round of golf and challenge, several golf and disc golf courses are within minutes of Main Street Van Buren:

• Eagle Crest is located just to the east of Van Buren in Alma, Arkansas (www.golfeaglecrest.com).
• Eagle’s Nest Disc Golf Course (www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/eagles-nest)

Tennis, baseball, soccer, pickleball, and stockcar racing are among the many other publicly-offered recreational pursuits.

Lake Lou Emma is a family – oriented fishing lake, perfect for bank and dockside castings. Biking and hiking trails surround Lee Creek Reservoir (a great boating and fishing spot!), offering a short day hike and picnic. Lake Cap Bedell has a paved loop surrounding it and is also a great fishing spot.

Van Buren also features a state-of-the-art skate park!