New Pocket Park Coming To South Fayetteville

Pocket Park To Open In South Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Specialized Real Estate Group, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville, has officially broken ground on a new public pocket park located along the Razorback Greenway in South Fayetteville, adjacent to the South Yard development. The park will be formally named by the City of Fayetteville at a later date. The park is part of the South Yard development and will serve nearby residents, retail visitors, and guests of the soon-to-open Moxy Hotel. At completion, the park will represent a total investment of nearly $350,000, including contributions from the City of Fayetteville and enhancements beyond the park improvements, such as a refurbishment of the historic trestle bridge, custom furnishings, and planned public art installations.

Designed with both ecological integrity and human connection in mind, the public park will transform a former industrial site into a restored green space along Tanglewood Branch Creek.

Two cedar platforms connected by elevated boardwalks will offer accessible vantage points to enjoy the natural landscape. Benches, shaded seating, and bike racks will invite a wide range of users to pause, connect, and recharge along the Greenway.

“The new public park at South Yard reflects the kind of work we care deeply about—creating places that invite people to slow down, connect with nature, and feel part of a community,” said Jeremy Hudson, CEO of Specialized Real Estate Group. “We’re proud to partner with the City of Fayetteville on a space that will benefit neighbors, visitors, and the environment for years to come.”

Ecological restoration efforts have been underway since 2020, beginning with the removal of more than eight tons of trash and invasive species through a collaboration with Washington County Resource Conservation and Native Restoration Management. Restoration work will continue through the park’s completion, including native plantings and streambank stabilization to enhance biodiversity and long-term resilience.

The new park is expected to open in late fall 2025 and will serve as a key feature of the broader South Yard district—a walkable, adaptive reuse development designed to bring new energy and connection to South Fayetteville.

Press release courtesy of AM Group.