Basin Spring Park — Attraction in Eureka Springs

BASIN SPRING PARK

BASIN SPRING, THE LEGENDARY INDIAN HEALING SPRING KNOWN TO NATIVE AMERICANS AND EARLY PIONEER SETTLERS, IS THE HEART OF EUREKA SPRINGS.  THE FIRST CROWDS OF HEALTH SEEKERS ENCAMPED HERE IN 1879, DRAWN BY THE PROMISE OF NEAR MIRACULOUS CURES.

THE CITY WAS NAMED ON THIS SITE JULY 4, 1879. THE FIRST GOVERNING BODY, THE COMMITTEE OF TWELVE, AS ELECTED HERE IN AUGUST 1879.  THE FIRST TOWNSITE SURVEY WAS PLATTED WITH THE SPRING AND SURROUNDING RESERVATION OF PROTECTED LAND AS ITS CENTERPIECE.  A PLAN CF LOTS, BLOCKS AND STREETS, EXTENDING IN ALL DIRECTIONS ENCOMPASSED MANY OTHER NEARBY SPRINGS.

IN 1890 THE EUREKA  SPRINGS BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS CREATED A FORMAL SETTING FOR THE SPRING WITH LIMESTONE WALLS, FOUNTAIN AND WALKS.  ABOUT 1921 THE ORIGINAL WOOD GAZAEBBO WAS REPLACED WITH THE BANDSHELL STILL REGULARLY USED FOR PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. FOLLOWING WORLD WAR I THE 'DOUGHBOY' STATUE WAS PLACED AS A MEMORIAL TO LOCAL MEN WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE EUREKA SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT...

I've been to a lot of small parks recently, and this easily ranks as the best: 2 unique sculptures, a beautiful fountain, historical monuments, a stage, interesting natural rock work, and a view of downtown.

This is a great place to stop off and sit or contemplate. This is not a standard park. You won't find a picnic table or a playground.

When I first did research in preparation for coming to Eureka Springs, I planned on skipping it, but it fits snuggly along the walking route. If you are exploring the downtown streets, you'll probably come here whether you are...

We were close by seeing the Lion and Tiger sanctuary. All of them are rescues from people who have the stupid idea to have as pets when young. Some of them are abused and cross bred causing genetic problems . Really a great place , going later in the day is probably better. They lay around but still can see them while on there Tram that...