River Center Memberships Now Available

Grand Opening Ceremony

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

• 9:30am Pre-Ceremony Entertainment: Benton High School Cheerleaders & Band
• 10:00am Grand Opening Ceremony – River Center
  • Welcome: Tom Baxley
  • Presentation of Colors: BNPD Honor Guard
  • National Anthem: Misti Hart
  • Introduction of Mayor David Mattingly: Tom Baxley
  • Mayor’s Remarks & Guest Speaker Introduction: Mayor David Mattingly
  • Guest Speaker: Walt Coleman
  • Special Recognition/Key Presentation: Mayor David Mattingly
  • Orchard Dedication: Jasen Kelly / Eli Kelly
  • Closing Remark: Tom Baxley
• 11:00am Aquatic Center Opening
• 11:50am Senior Center Opening (live band & snacks)
• 12:40pm Boys & Girls Club Opening
• 1:30-5:00pm All Facilities Open
• 5:00-8:00pm Basketball Games in River Center Gym
  • Game 1 – Police Department vs. Fire Department
  • Game 2 – Boys & Girls Club vs. Parks Department Staff

River Center Amenities

• Aquatic Center with 250 Spectator Seating

– Leisure Pool with Kids Play Area
– Two-Story Water Slide
– Rock Climbing Wall
– Pool Party Rooms

• Four Basketball Courts

• Eight Volleyball Courts

• Indoor Track

• Full Service Fitness Room

• Aerobics Room

• Locker Rooms

Benton Parks & Recreation

For questions or more information about Benton Parks & Recreation programs, contact us at 501.776.5970, or click here to visit the City of Benton website.