Arkansas Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Greenwood, Arkansas

Population: 7,112

Located in Sebastian County


The City of Greenwood and the surrounding area is one of Arkansas' finest and fastest growing communities. The growth is attributed to the Greenwood School district, which has long been noted for its excellent educational standards. People are also attracted to the long history of community pride and friendliness of Greenwood's residents.

Greenwood's 7,112 residents enjoy a strong local business community providing a variety of services, a large number of churches representing most denominations and a wonderful quality of life

Bell Park, located north of downtown on Main Street, is one of the area's finest park facilities. The large park offers two ball fields, playground areas, picnic facilities, volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Bell Park is famous for its natural beauty, offering a bird's-eye view of the town and valley surrounding Greenwood. There is not a more beautiful spot in Greenwood.

Town Square has become the recognized symbol of Greenwood. This small park area was once the site of the Sebastian County Court House, and the center of all business activity. When a new court house was built, the community turned the area into a green space. A clock tower, erected in 1976 stands in the center. A bandstand is also located in the park. The Square has become the sight for community-wide activities such as the annual Freedom Fest celebration and Christmas parade

Whether you are interested in camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, or hunting Greenwood's natural surroundings have something to offer you. With two national forests and five major state parks within just one hours driving distance, it quickly becomes apparent that this is the ideal place for any great outdoors enthusiast.

Greenwood long ago made a conscious decision to establish itself as a leader in public education. By developing a "tradition of excellence in education" the community of Greenwood has come to provide its students with some of the finest educational opportunities available. As a result, over the years, students have consistently scored well above the national averages on all mandated test.

In addition to its excellent schools Greenwood also provides easy access to many of the states best schools for higher and continuing education. Only twenty minutes away is The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Within an hour driving distance is the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with its graduate, PhD, and law programs.