ARKANSAS TRAVELERS
Dickey-Stephens Park
Dickey-Stephens Park sits on the Arkansas River in North Little Rock — the park faces southeast toward downtown Little Rock across the river, with the Little Rock skyline and the Junction Bridge pedestrian crossing visible beyond the outfield. The Arkansas Travelers have played continuously since 1895 — one of the oldest franchises in professional baseball.
PHOTO: Cliff · CC BY 2.0
Architecture & History
Dickey-Stephens Park opened in 2007 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, along the banks of the Arkansas River. It replaced Ray Winder Field and was designed to maximize downtown Little Rock skyline views.
The Travelers franchise dates to 1895, making it one of the oldest in minor league baseball. The park honors local benefactors the Dickey and Stephens families, whose philanthropy made the project possible.
The park sits on the north bank of the Arkansas River with stunning views of the Little Rock skyline. The Big Dam Bridge and Arkansas River Trail provide recreational connections for visitors.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- Populous
- CAPACITY
- 7,200
- OPENED
- 2007
- SURFACE
- Natural Grass
- COST
- $40M
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Little Rock Skyline View
Behind home plate
The downtown Little Rock skyline rises across the Arkansas River, creating one of the most picturesque urban backdrops in MiLB.
Big Dam Bridge
Visible from park
The longest pedestrian bridge in North America is visible from the park, spanning the Arkansas River.
Names & History
2007–present
Dickey-Stephens Park
Named for the Dickey and Stephens families, local philanthropists.
The Food
Arkansas Fried Catfish
Arkansas catfish — farm-raised in the Delta ponds, cornmeal-battered and fried — is the state's most specific food tradition.
Arkansas Fried Catfish
Catfish stand — main concourse
Arkansas catfish — farm-raised in the Delta ponds, cornmeal-battered and fried. Catfish with coleslaw, hush puppies, and tartar sauce.
Cheese Dip (Arkansas Invention)
Cheese dip stands
Arkansas cheese dip — invented at Mexico Chiquito in Little Rock in the 1930s. Available throughout the park.
Tamales (Delta Style)
Tamale stand
The Delta tamale tradition — brought by Mexican workers to the Delta, absorbed into Black Southern food culture.
Whole Hog BBQ Pulled Pork
BBQ stand
Whole Hog Cafe, the Little Rock BBQ institution, brings their slow-smoked pulled pork. Arkansas BBQ — whole hog, vinegar-forward, hickory.
Travelers Dog
Hot dog stands
Standard hot dog with Arkansas yellow mustard and optional cheese dip.
The Beer
Dickey-Stephens Park features an Arkansas craft presence anchored by Lost Forty Brewing from Little Rock.
Lost Forty Brewing Bare Bones Lager
Lost Forty Brewing · Little Rock, AR
Lost Forty, named for the legendary 40-acre tract of Arkansas old-growth timber that was never logged, is Little Rock's most nationally distributed craft brewery.
Core Brewing & Distilling Seasonale
Core Brewing & Distilling · Springdale, AR
Core Brewing from Springdale, AR is one of Arkansas's largest craft operations. Their Seasonale wheat beer and IPA lineup are available at Dickey-Stephens Park.
Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch
Volume beer. Anheuser-Busch's Rogers, Arkansas facility makes Bud Light for the regional market.
Shiner Bock
Spoetzl Brewery · Shiner, TX
Shiner Bock is available as the Texas League craft standard throughout the park.
Sun & Weather Guide
southeast — North Little Rock AR · Arkansas River · 260 ft elevation
Little Rock skyline across Arkansas River at dusk
Evening games at Dickey-Stephens Park with the Little Rock skyline glowing across the river are the park's definitive experience.
Arkansas River valley — Deep South humidity
Little Rock summer afternoon games carry full Arkansas River valley humidity. Evening games strongly preferred June through August.
Arkansas spring — dogwoods and mild temperatures
Arkansas spring is outstanding for baseball. The dogwood and redbud bloom in the river valleys makes April and May games genuinely beautiful.
Clinton Library visible from upper deck — RF side
The William J. Clinton Presidential Center — designed as a glass bridge over the Arkansas River — is visible from the upper deck right field side.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Order the Arkansas fried catfish with hush puppies and a Lost Forty Bare Bones Lager and find a seat with the Little Rock skyline in view across the river. Arkansas cornmeal-battered catfish is the most specific Arkansas food.
Arkansas Cheese Dip
Arkansas invented cheese dip. The World Cheese Dip Championship is held in Little Rock annually. Order the cheese dip with tortilla chips — it is the state's most specific contribution to American snack food.
Clinton Presidential Library
The Clinton Presidential Library is 1 mile east along the river — a glass bridge structure designed to be viewed from both banks. Worth the pre-game walk along the Arkansas Riverwalk.
Parking Reality
Dickey-Stephens Park has parking along West Broadway Street and the North Little Rock riverfront. The park is accessible from I-30.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower grandstand — Little Rock skyline directly across the river to the south, Junction Bridge in view, and access to the catfish stand. Evening game, catfish, river view.
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