Overview
Redfield is a small city in the Timberlands region of Southern Arkansas.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Redfield
Redfield Library
A great kid-friendly option, the library is about 3,500 square feet and holds in its collection from 15,000 to 18,000 circulating materials; meeting room may be used after hours by prior arrangement.
Redfield City Park
Redfield's 55-acre city park includes two lakes and is equipped with three baseball fields, a softball field, a basketball court, playground, outdoor workout equipment, and a three-quarter-mile track. The Redfield Park C…
Tar Camp Park
This United States Army Corps of Engineers campground is known for its beauty and first-class fishing. Whether camping, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun, this area provides something for everyone.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Little Rock)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LIT Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field, Little Rock — 20 mi away. Directions
- HOT Memorial Field Airport, Hot Springs — 52 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 132 mi away (major hub). Directions
The nearest major airport is the Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), about 25 minutes away. The best way to get into downtown Redfield is by car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Redfield Library, Redfield City Park
- Lunch The Family Diner
- Afternoon Tar Camp Park
- Dinner Mammoth Orange Cafe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Redfield is situated on the Union Pacific railroad midway between Little Rock and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It is home to six properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The American Legion post is thoroughly organized, while the public library attains a rare excellence. In 2013, it was named "Volunteer Community of the Year" by the State of Arkansas.
History
Redfield was founded in 1880 by James K. Brodie and named in honor of Jared E. Redfield of Essex, Connecticut; fifth president of the Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas Railway. It was incorporated in 1898. It was partially burnt In 1903, but has been growing steadily since 1970.
Get in
By plane
The nearest major airport is the Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), about 25 minutes away. The best way to get into downtown Redfield is by car.
By car
I-530 is how most motorists will enter the city. US-65 is another major road heading north–south. Other notable main roads include Highway 46 and Highway 365.
Get around
Outside of the downtown area (consisting roughly of a few blocks surrounding the Union Pacific Railroad), a car is definitely your best bet.
See
Do
Do Redfield City Park (F. P. Baugh Recreation Area)
Redfield's 55-acre city park includes two lakes and is equipped with three baseball fields, a softball field, a basketball court, playground, outdoor workout equipment, and a three-quarter-mile track. The Redfield Park Commission, along with other organizations in the city, sponsor a youth fishing derby yearly.
Eat
Eat Mammoth Orange Cafe (The Big Orange)
They serve breakfast, delicious hamburgers, chili dogs, milkshakes, and dinner specials. A Central Arkansas landmark since 1966, the brightly colored, dome-shaped, 'big orange' metal exterior gives you an idea that this is no run-of-the-mill hamburger restaurant.
Eat The Family Diner
This is where to head if you’re looking for a small-town diner serving delicious Southern style home cooking.
Sleep
Go next
- Sheridan is about 20 minutes southwest on Highway 46. If you're not visiting downtown Sheridan, you might want to see Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park, an American Civil War battlefield.
Nearby
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