2115 Washington Ave Suite D Conway, AR 72032
Office: 501-450-7303 Fax: 501-450-9203
Life in Conway
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Conway is located about 30 miles north of Little Rock on I-40. The Arkansas River bounds Conway on the west, Lake Conway, an Arkansas Game and Fish reservoir, lies to the south-east, and city-owned Beaverfork Lake lies northeast of Conway. Conway is the county seat and, with a population of 52,430, the largest city in Faulkner County, Arkansas. A frequent stop for travelers on their way to Branson, it has become known as the "Gateway to the Ozarks". Home to three higher education institutions, it has also earned the nickname of "The City of Colleges". |
Conway offers many opportunities for cultural diversity. The Conway Symphony Orchestra performs many times throughout the year, and Conway Community Arts Association has been presenting theatre and other art opportunities to the community for thirty years. There are also many art, music and theatre opportunities provided by Conway's colleges.
Conway is home to the annual Toad Suck Daze Festival traditionally held in downtown Conway the first weekend of May. The family oriented festival is free to the public, and attendance is over 150,000 every year. The festival features arts & crafts, food, local and national entertainment, carnival rides, Tour de Toad bicycle race, Toad Kids Zone, Toad Jam Basketball tournament, Toad Run 5/10K, Toad Pageant, Business Expo, Stuck on a Truck, a Toad Store, and World Famous Toad Races held in the Toad Dome!
There are numerous lakes and parks in and near Conway for fishing, camping, swimming, picnicing, canoeing and other family fun. Lake Conway spans 6,700 acres and is the largest Game and Fish Commission lake. It offers some of the best catfish, crappie, bream and bass fishing anywere in Arkansas. The Game and Fish Commission maintains several free public launch areas and boat rentals are available at commerical docks. Lake Beaverfork, Wooly Hollow State Park, and Toad Suck Park are also popular for family outings.
For golfers there are three private 18-hole courses available to members and their guests. Courses are located at Conway Country Club, Cadron Valley Country Club, and Centennial Valley Country Club.
Conway, Arkansas, a great place to raise your family and call home.
