City of Morrilton - Parks and Recreation Print

star-24px 2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces
This grant improved Morrilton by activating new public spaces for people of all ages to hang their hammocks and relax, enjoy nature, and enjoy each other's company, engaging all generations in social outdoor activity.

Photo Gallery

Group with hammock in park.
Ribbon cutting event for hammock in oark

Click on a photo to learn more

LEARN MORE AND STAY INFORMED

Find articles and resources about making communities more livable for people of all ages

Visit AARP.ORG/LIVABLE
people icon

Download or order free publications from AARP Livable Communities

Check out the Livable Library
download icon

Sign up for the free, weekly, award-winning AARP Livable Communities eNewsletter

Subscribe now!
mail icon

Don't see your community listed?

LEARN HOW IT CAN JOIN THE NETWORK

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

ACTION Services

Morrilton, AR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: DE&I

Description: A concrete slab will be poured to serve as a play surface and location for raised-bed garden boxes on wheels.

City of Benton

Benton, AR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: As part of an effort to improve walkability and reduce traffic speeds two artistic, colorful and permanent crosswalks will be installed in the center block of this historic downtown district.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

See all nearby grantees

Connect with your AARP State Office

AARP has offices in all 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

AARP Arkansas State Office

1701 Centerview Drive
Suite 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
United States

Phone: 866-554-5379
Fax: 501-227-7710
Email: [email protected]