Hot Springs Village, AR Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

If fitness is a priority on your New Year's resolution list, you'll want to check out the Coronado Fitness Center. It is a full workout facility and includes a large exercise area with weight and cardio equipment, a three-lane walking track, an exercise classroom, a 25-meter heated indoor pool, a whirlpool, steam room, sauna and massage therapy. In addition to the men's and women's locker rooms, two family/handicap dressing/shower rooms are available. Classes include Yoga, Zumba, Cycling, Pilates, Water Aerobics and more.

Oaklawn Racing is a short drive from Hot Springs Village and a favorite destination for Village horse racing fans. Over the last decade, Oaklawn has become a popular track for prepping horses for the Triple Crown. In the 2016 Rebel Stakes, Cupid was hoping to take a big step in establishing his credentials to compete for the Triple Crown. He did not disappoint and is scheduled to run in the Arkansas Derby on April 16th hoping he can follow in last year's Triple Crown winner, American Pharaoh's footsteps.

Get your Irish on! Join your fellow Villagers in nearby Hot Springs at the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. On Thursday March 17, 2016, Gary Busey will start the parade at 6:25 pm and Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael, will serve as the grand marshals of the parade. Also in attendance will be several Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. The Bacon Brothers Band will play a free concert following the parade. The short video below produced by the City of Hot Springs highlights some of the days activities.

The new Elan's restaurant at the Granada Clubhouse is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This location, which has inside and outside dining with wonderful views of the golf course, has been closed for renovations for a few months. It is great to once again have this fabulous location available for dining!

While Hot Springs Village and Hot Springs are two separate communities, the residents of the Village are just a short drive from activities in Hot Springs. One of the activities that Village residents and visitors enjoy is a trip to Hot Springs National Park, the only National Park that is in a city. The most visited part of Hot Springs National Park is Bathhouse Row, which features several current and former bathhouses that are all part of the National Park. A recent episode of CBS Sunday Morning featured a segment on the hot springs in the National Park.

Hot Springs Village is a great location for horse racing fans. Many of the top horses in the country race at Oaklawn, which is a short drive from the Village. The 2016 Rebel Stakes, with a purse of $900,000, will take place on Saturday March 19th at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. The Rebel Stakes is an important prep race for horses hoping to compete in the Kentucky Derby and will feature several of the top three year old contenders.

Last year’s Rebel Stakes winner, American Pharoah, went on to win the Arkansas Derby, the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. He was the first Triple Crown winner since affirmed in 1978. He also won the Breeders’ Cup Classic to became the first horse to ever win the “Grand Slam” of American horse racing. If you are a horse racing fan, you need to be at Oaklawn on March 19th.

One of my favorite trails is the Balboa Lake Spillway Trail. It's not long but it has beautiful views of the lake, marina, and of course the spillway. It is one of 26 miles of trails to take advantage of year around!

Lake Pineda is a 62 acre lake in Hot Springs Village. One of 11 recreation lakes, you can fish, swim and canoe/kayak but it is one of the no wake lakes and has a 20 mph speed limit. Great for fishing, you will find a variety of fish including blue catfish, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, bream, bluegill, sunfish and crappie here. The Arkansas Game and Fish Department stocks the lakes regularly. There are still lots available to purchase - picture yourself stepping out onto your own personal dock to fish or enjoy the beauty of the lake.

Pickleball was invented in 1965 and is great for folks of all ages! It's played on a court that is similar to a badminton court using it's own special pickleball paddles. The ball is like a whiffle ball but smaller in size. The net is lower making it accessible to all levels of play! The Hot Springs Village Pickleball club has over 200 members and 8 courts available for day and night play. Come check it out!

If you love good music, don't miss the 24th Annual Jazz Festival, September 2-7, in downtown Hot Springs. There is always something going on in Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village. I love living here!

The Ouachita Building offers space that can accommodate various size meetings, receptions and seminars. Board meetings and various community groups utilize this rental space.

Woodlands Auditorium is the Performing Arts Center in HSV. The 654-seat theater features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and is host to approximately 75 cultural and entertainment events including Broadway-style musicals, drama, dance, vocal and choral productions. The lobby of the Woodlands is also used as an art gallery featuring the works of local artists. Click here to buy tickets online. Member of the Hot Springs Village Arts Council.

The Hot Springs Village is the largest gated community in the United States and has so much to offer, including, 9 golf courses, 11 lakes, fitness center, 13 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, 8 pickleball courts, lawn bowling, miles of scenic trails, performing arts center, restaurants, numerous activities, not to mention, over 200 clubs and organizations. There really is something for everyone and all while living in a private and secure gated community!

For those of you interested in University of Arkansas football, we have a very active Razorback Club in Hot Springs Village. The club has several banquets each year with coaches and university personnel as guest speakers. The club also sponsors an annual golf tournament to help raise funds for the Razorback Foundation.

One of the many features of Hot Springs Village that I use as often as possible is the wonderful trails! There are well over 20 miles of trails for walking, running, and biking - some fairly level, others with more hills. Great way to get in a little exercise and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Hot Springs Village is the largest 24/7 gated community in the country. This village is host to 11 lakes, 9 world class golf courses and over 450 miles of paved roads inside the gates. Lake Balboa is our largest and offers many beautiful homes. Also the Balboa Golf Course is nearby.

The Coronado Fitness Center is a complete workout/fitness facility with an indoor track, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and professional trainers available to get you on your way to better health. I start at 6:00 a.m. with my routine but it's open until the evening hours. This is a great way to stay healthy and fit in Hot Springs Village!

Don't forget to visit the outdoor market every Thursday 8 a.m. to noon. Located just east of the Woodlands. You can park at the Woodlands and walk over.