by - April 12, 2026 3:39 pm
Accounting firm Forvis Mazars has begun its audit of American Resort Management’s (ARM) finances related to the operation of Parrot Island Waterpark. The waterpark, jointly owned by Sebastian County and…
by - February 10, 2026 9:54 pm
Fort Smith Director Christina Catsavis wants the city’s board of directors to approve another ordinance related to what has been a controversial and costly expansion of Parrot Island Waterpark. At…
by - January 20, 2026 9:52 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors have again voted to proceed with funding of 5 new water slides at Parrot Island Waterpark. Tuesday’s (Jan. 20) vote followed almost 2 hours…
by - January 14, 2026 5:45 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is on track to consider at its Jan. 20 regular meeting a $2.6 million plan that would install five slides at Parrot Island Waterpark….
by - January 10, 2026 2:47 pm
Those planning to attend Tuesday’s (Jan. 13) study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors may want to bring a snack. And some patience. The lengthy agenda includes several…
by - December 16, 2025 7:14 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Dec. 16) voted to not consider two agenda items related to management of the Parrot Island Waterpark. The items are to be…
by - December 14, 2025 12:22 pm
Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle understands the Parrot Island Waterpark controversy, but said the amenity that has more than 100,000 annual visitors will have a “long-term benefit” for the city,…
by - October 28, 2025 5:04 pm
Parrot Island Waterpark (PIWP) is estimated to have a net operating loss of $255,789 in 2025, thanks in large part to an unusual number of rain days. However, the park…
by - October 26, 2025 11:49 am
Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle is not backing away from his support of a Parrot Island Waterpark expansion even with news of budget-busting water slide installation costs. But he may…
by - October 21, 2025 8:52 pm
The water slides planned for Parrot Island Waterpark in Fort Smith that initially were to cost the city $2.1 million for acquisition and installation could now cost more than $6.3…
by - March 11, 2025 1:10 pm
Work is set to begin on installing a new waterslide complex at Parrot Island Waterpark at Ben Geren Regional Park that is estimated to support overall park activity for 600…
by - December 18, 2024 5:07 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors passed an ordinance at the regular board meeting Tuesday (Dec. 17) to pay for the second half of the cost of new slides at…
by - September 3, 2024 9:11 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Sept. 3) voted four to three to spend $4.2 million to purchase a five-slide complex for the Parrot Island Waterpark that will…
by - August 21, 2024 4:30 pm
The Sebastian County Quorum Court voted Tuesday (Aug. 21) for an ordinance that gives the county judge authority to complete a Parrot Island Waterpark lease agreement with the City of…
by - August 6, 2024 8:38 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Aug. 6) tabled a vote on spending $4.2 million to expand the Parrot Island Waterpark, and tabled a vote on a waterpark…
by - August 5, 2024 3:47 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will not only once again take up the subject of new slides at Parrot Island Waterpark, but is expected to consider a lease proposal…
by - July 30, 2024 6:07 pm
Sebastian County has suggested they lease Parrot Island Waterpark to the City of Fort Smith for $1 a year. The facility is now jointly owned by the two governments, with…
by - July 25, 2024 7:49 pm
The Sebastian County Quorum Court in a special meeting Thursday (July 25) once again voted against funding its part of a slide expansion at Parrot Island Waterpark. The connected slide…
by - July 17, 2024 6:16 pm
Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken plans to meet with Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz after the county’s Quorum Court rejected spending $2.1 million to support expansion of the Parrot…
by - July 9, 2024 7:27 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved $2.1 million for a five-slide expansion to Parrot Island Waterpark. The slides, destined for a Florida park, are available at an “aggressive discount,”…
