Baxter County’s 13th Little Free Library opens at McCabe Park

The Baxter County Early Literacy Project has opened its 13th Little Free Library at McCabe Park, near the ponds, and the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce marked the occasion with a celebration this week. The bright yellow boxes are placed around Baxter County so children can take a book, leave a book and build…

ByChris FultonOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Council clears Casey’s at McCabe Park entrance amid resident concerns

The Mountain Home City Council has cleared the way for a Casey's convenience store and gas station at the entrance to McCabe Park, a decision that drew some unease from residents who question a fuel stop at the doorstep of the city's park and recreation area. The council voted July 16 to rezone the corner…

ByChris FultonJuly 23, 20260Comments

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McCabe Park to host Intro to Kayaking classes in June

Mountain Home will host a series of beginner kayaking classes at McCabe Park next month, with separate sessions for youth and adult paddlers. The Intro to Kayaking sessions run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and cost $25 per participant. Youth sessions for ages 8 to 15 are scheduled for June 8 and June 18.…

ByChris FultonMay 19, 20260Comments

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Free fishing event for children with special needs set for April 18 at McCabe Park

The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation will host a free fishing event for children with special needs on Saturday, April 18, at McCabe Park on Jerry Baker Lane. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a morning of fishing, lunch and an awards ceremony. Farm Bureau Insurance is the presenting sponsor. C.A.S.T.…

ByChris FultonApril 7, 20260Comments

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Special Olympics Fishing Derby set for Saturday at McCabe Park

The North Central Board of Realtors will host its annual Special Olympics Fishing Derby this Saturday at McCabe Park, providing a fun outdoor experience for participants with disabilities. "Our Special Olympics fishing Derby, which is my absolute favorite committee for our board, is going to be happening Saturday at McCabe Park. It's from 8 to…

ByChris FultonMay 9, 20250Comments

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Mountain Home Receives $108K Grant for McCabe Park Fishing Pier Improvements

The City of Mountain Home received a $108,607.92 grant on March 6 from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism through its Office of Outdoors Recreation to add four additional ADA-compliant fishing piers at McCabe Park's pond. Mayor Hillrey Adams, Parks Director Daniel Baxley and Parks Department office manager Allison Parks were on hand…

ByChris FultonMarch 17, 20250Comments

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Mountain Home seeking grants for improvements to McCabe Park ponds

City officials in Mountain Home are seeking public input on plans to significantly improve accessibility and amenities at McCabe Park's fishing ponds, aiming to transform it into a more inclusive recreational space for all residents. During a meeting held Monday at Sycamore Springs Senior Living, Parks and Recreation Director Daniel Baxter outlined an ambitious project…

ByChris FultonJuly 31, 20240Comments

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City of Mountain Home receives $500,000 grant for upgrades to McCabe Park

It looks like McCabe Park is set to receive another round of upgrades. The City of Mountain Home is moving forward with a roughly $680,000 plan to make a series of upgrades to McCabe Park after receiving a $500,000 Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Alternative Programs grant from the Arkansas State Highway Commission. The grant…

ByChris FultonJanuary 25, 20240Comments

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McCabe Park’s walking trail to be named the ‘Shirley Baker Greenway’

Good news trail lovers, McCabe Park’s walking trail is getting an official name. During Mountain Home City Council’s Thursday meeting, Mayor Hillrey Adams asked members of the council to name the park trail the “Shirley Baker Greenway,” after Mountain Home resident Shirley Baker, who donated some 42 acres to the city for the completion of…

ByChris FultonDecember 13, 20230Comments