Trails at Mena
Arkansas State Parks, Heritage, and Tourism-Division of State Parks (ASP) is requesting issuance of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an area of National Forest Service (NFS) Lands that would include trail and recreation related infrastructure.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Forest Service lands in Mena Arkansas between Queen Wilhelmina State Park and Ward Lake.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/24/2023 |
| Comment Period | 06/30/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/24/2024 |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mena Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Land Use Adjustments; Developed Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Facility Maintenance
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Trails at Mena
Decision Signed Date: 06/04/2025
Forests:
Ouachita National Forest
Districts:
Mena Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Polk
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Charity Ryles
1603 Highway 71 North
Mena, AR 71953
479-394-2382
charity.j.ryles@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/6/2025