City officials to propose lower membership rates for new community center after initial pushback

After initial pricing proposals for the Mountain Home Community and Aquatic Center drew concern from city council members last year, Parks and Recreation Director Daniel Baxley is returning to the council Thursday with a revised fee structure that includes lower rates for seniors and more membership options for residents. The new pricing proposal will be…

ByChris FultonJanuary 22, 20260Comments

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Mountain Home Parks and Recreation opens spring sports registration Jan. 2

Registration for spring youth sports through Mountain Home Parks and Recreation opens Jan. 2 and runs through Feb. 16. The department is offering league play in coed BomberBall for 3- and 4-year-olds, coed T-ball for 5- and 6-year-olds, coed soccer for ages 6 and under through 10 and under, softball for 8 and under through…

ByChris FultonDecember 10, 20250Comments

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Mountain Home Parks & Recreation to host Summer Sand Volleyball League

The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department has announced registration for its summer coed youth and adult sand volleyball program, with a May 30th deadline to sign up. The program is divided into two age categories: a youth division for ages 8-17 years and an adult division for participants 18 years and older. Registration fees…

ByChris FultonApril 2, 20250Comments

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Mountain Home Parks & Recreation announces Summer coed flag football program

The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its summer coed flag football program for children ages 5 to 15 years old, with a May 30th deadline. The program features four age divisions: 6U, 8U, 12U, and 15U, with a registration fee of $30 per player across all divisions. Parents must…

ByChris FultonApril 2, 20250Comments

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Mountain Home Girls Youth Volleyball registration deadline approaching

The Mountain Home Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the registration deadline for its Girls Youth Volleyball League is rapidly approaching. Key details: Deadline: Oct. 12 by 4 p.m. Cost: $40 per player Age range: 6-15 years old The department is also seeking volunteers for various roles, including: Coaches Sponsors Referees Those interested in…

ByChris FultonOctober 10, 20240Comments

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MHPR bringing Couch to 5k program to Mountain Home

Adults, have you ever wanted to conquer a 5k and not know where to begin? Mountain Home Parks & Recreation is offering a Couch to 5k program to help adults increase the walking/running stamina to cross the finish line! Couch to 5k will take place over the course of 6 weeks and will meet…

ByChris FultonSeptember 15, 20230Comments

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Mountain Home prepares to open construction bidding for long awaited Aquatic Center

After a long silence about the status of its much-promised convention center and aquatic complex, the City of Mountain Home is finally moving to put out bids to build the nearly $40 million facility that voters approved in a special election in 2021. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adam said the final designs for the 100,000-square-foot…

ByChris FultonAugust 9, 20230Comments

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Blast from the Past: It’s time to play! Mountain Home’s all inclusive playground opens to the public

The long wait is finally over! Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams officially opened the city’s first inclusive park to the public Monday afternoon, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce. To help with christening Mountain Home’s new playground, Adams was joined by Debrah and Malachi Wiggins of Team Malachi, Donna Hopkins,…

ByChris FultonAugust 24, 20220Comments

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It’s time to play! Mountain Home’s all inclusive playground opens to the public

The long wait is finally over! Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams officially opened the city’s first inclusive park to the public Monday afternoon, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce. To help with christening Mountain Home’s new playground, Adams was joined by Debrah and Malachi Wiggins of Team Malachi, Donna Hopkins,…

ByChris FultonJune 20, 20220Comments

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Mountain Home to demo new virtual park game at Cooper Park

Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams and the city’s parks department are looking for community feedback after unveiling a new virtual game demo for children and parents at Cooper Park starting today and running through the rest of next week. The demo will allow parents to download the Magical Park app to a smartphone or tablet…

ByChris FultonApril 1, 20220Comments