Craighead Forest Park opened when the Young Men's Civic Club began work on the lake in 1937. It is now a city owned park that is situated in the scenic beauty of Crowley's Ridge. This 692 acre park offers many recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy.
Craighead Forest Park is located at 4910 South Culberhouse Road in Jonesboro Arkansas. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities including:
- Basketball
- Bike/running trails
- Bird watching
- Camping
- Disc golf
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
- Playgrounds
- Softball
- Volleyball