Even though the park is located downtown, signs of other wildlife are common. Walking along the river trail, you can see evidence of beaver activity. Red-tailed fox squirrels make their home in the park's many walnut and oak trees. On rare occasions foxes and coyotes have been spotted in the park.
Every fall, monarch butterflies migrate through the park on their way to Mexico.
Did You Know?
The garrison flag flown on the old military parade ground of Fort Smith National Historic Site bears 37 stars and is 20 x 30'. On special occasions visitors assist in raising the huge flag.