About Us

The department has 19 full-time employees, including 8 administrative and 11 maintenance positions, and 30 part-time employees. These employees are responsible for maintaining the 23 city parks that total 792.17 acres. The contact number for the Hughes Community Center is 479-968-1272. Building and pavilion reservations may be made in the Parks Department office located in the building, the forms are also available online

Mission
Recreation and Park's mission is to enrich the quality of life through recreation programs, leisure activities, and park facilities for the citizens of Russellville.

Aerial view of the 7 field baseball complex at Hickey Park
Sequoyah Playground
Hughes Center Bridge