Hot Springs Village is 20 minutes north on scenic Highway 7 from Hot Springs, AR which is one of the first and favorite vacation spot of many (including presidents), and 55 minutes west of Little Rock. Hot Springs offers annual jazz, music & film festivals, Bath Houses, magic shows, as well as other live entertainment, shopping, art galleries, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls Water & Amusement Park, Convention Facilities and Sports Arena, and more. Little Rock has an national airport and offers all the amenities of a major city.

If Golf is your game, we offer 3 of the 10 top ranked courses in Arkansas, as per “2007-2008 Golf Digest.” , Beginning with #3 ranked Isabella, then #6 Diamante, #10 Granada, plus 6 other championship courses all with slope ratings from 56.3 to 78.9. Beginner or advanced, you choose the course with the difficulty level you want to challenge your skill.

DeSoto Recreation Center offers a mini-golf course, outdoor pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, children play area, and so much more. You can play Tennis at any of our 19 pro-surfaced courts, 13 clay & 6 hard surfaces (7 lighted), & large tennis association.

Fishing and boating may be your cup of tea and can be satisfied on any of the 11 different lakes ranging from 11 acres up to 950 acres. 4 of these lakes have new boat ramps & parking. Swimming beaches are located on 3 of the larger lakes which also allow water skiing. There are 2 outdoor pavilions & 2 marinas. The Village has a very active Anglers Club for the fishing enthusiast or just cast your line into any one of the Village lakes. Or just 15 minutes away you’ll find Lake Ouachita, Arkansas’ largest lake for more fun in the sun. We also offer Lawn Bowling or Bocce Ball.

Hiking has become a great pastime, as well as a good form of exercise with more than 21+ miles of wooded trails inside the gates. On the other side of the coin, the Natatorium offers a state of the art work-out facility with hot tub, sauna, weight room, exercise room, and an in-door lap pool if swimming is more to your liking. And so much more.