This nature creek and trail it’s a fantastic park that provides you with an easy access to beautiful waterfalls and stunning vistas. The trail is mostly paved path and easy to find, and navigate. This is a frequently traveled spot so expect many people.

Totally awesome trail... great for older or youngers.. trails are not too intense and moderate distances to spectacular sights

Great hiking, not super challenging. Beautiful waterfalls and limestone caves. Nice signage identifying plant species, old structures and even a 1930s car used for erosion prevention! Im looking forward to a return in the spring.

We had a blast at Tanyard Creek Nature Trail with my family. Kids loved the nature, the exercise, swimming in the creek, everything we did! It’s not a difficult hike which is suitable for younger kids. The trails are extremely clean. We will definitely be back to hike more!

A well kept and beautiful trail that is great for an afternoon walk or morning jog. In the summers my kids love splashing in the creek, and it is just beautiful right now in the fall. A favorite place for our family!

Beautiful trail with nice water views. Lots of signs to teach and show you neat things. Easy to walk.

Had a great time with my family. Lots to see. Could easily enjoy all day here. Has several bridges including a suspension bridge and a w gorgeous waterfall although the observation area is blocked off ready to be repaired right this second.

Nice area. Trails are not too difficult and the scenery is nice. There are lots of signs along the trails to help you explore the flora and fauna.

Amazing! This is only an hour from Joplin and less than two hours from Springfield. Make sure to take clothes you can esse our swim in as the water is irresistible. Not advised for those that have triumphs walking. Their are some trails that could be used by wheelchairs but they dont go to the waterfall. This is a must visit place. Many trails to walk beautiful and lots of shade.

Absolutely beautiful! The landscape and vibrant colors was breathe taking! We decided to add it into our yearly roadtrip!!! We are deff going back!

We drove in from out of state to enjoy Northwest Arkansas and the Tanyard Creek Nature Trail was a perfect half day spot for our novice hiking family.

We had our first hike on Tanyard Creek today and it was well worth the drive. The area is gorgeous, and there was so much to explore. There are paved trails, but we had way more fun exploring the non paved ones. We ended up going about 2.5 miles and we could have stayed all day and may not have seen all of it. The waterfall was our favorite part. A lot of the trails are deep in the woods so bug repellent is a must. And bring wading shoes or swim suit for a dip in the creek. We will definitely be coming back!!

I was so surprised when we discovered this place close to home! Fun hike and fun for the family to play in the waterfalls! You do need to use caution when crossing the creek as its very slick and good shoes are a must(no flip flops).

This is a great trail for the whole family and pets too. There are signs about the various trees and benches to rest on along the route. Most of the trail is actually paved which is great. Theres a waterfall and bridges and lots of wildlife! Our teenagers loved it and it took about 2 hours.

Beautiful hike with a great nature experience - trees, water, bridges and various trails. Not a difficult hike.

Great place for a hike with the family. Make sure you take a picture of the trail map so you can better navigate should you get turned around.

Great peaceful hike with a cave, waterfall and cascade. Didnt make it to dam. Next trip for sure!!

This place is beautiful, love to bring my dogs here.

The trails here are awesome! Well maintained and graveled. Plenty water features with the creek flowing over and through the limestone. You dont have to be a Bella Vista POA member to visit the Tanyard trails, only to visit Lake Windsor.

I would give this zero stars if I could. These trails were swamped with people who had no regard for nature.We mustve seen 60 people in the 20 min we were there.They were tromping through the woods, off the trails to get to photo spots.They were all there to have photos taken. Some were wedding parties, some were high school kids.They were all climbing around barriers and one couple were even scribing their names onto some rocks. These were grown adults and teens, people who should know better. One mother even encouraged her daughter to climb over the barrier to get to the waterfall for her senior photos.What we thought would be a quiet nature hike was just awful.I live in Eureka Springs and Ive never seen tourists with such blatant disregard.

I have enjoyed all the trails Ive seen up here in NW Arkansas. This is just another among MANY. Lots of sights to see. Great for getting out and breathing some good clean air!

Lovely park! Great trails. Gorgeous waterfalls.

Amazing! Make sure to bring water shoes because on a hot day, the creek will be irresistible. Fairly easy, but someone narrow trails for busy days. Free to everyone and worth the time.

Very beautiful and refreshing! Loved the waterfall! We drove down from Oklahoma and walked the trail! Fun little day trip!

Beautiful! Trail is fairly easy to walk and navigate. Plenty of places to dip your toes in and relax. Benches places throughout the trails also if you are in need of a rest.

Waterfalls and the trails are well maintained. Long trails and if you go any day other than weekend usually not as many people as you would expect. Great swiming holes in summer and plenty of different wildlife. Public restroom, doggie waste bags, and trail markers. When you go dont forget to donate a dollar or more to keep it clean and maintained.

Took the kids for a nature hike this morning. Trails are well maintained and there is enough variation in routes that you can tailor your hike based on how much time you have to spend. Located close enough to Joplin that this will become a regular venue go us.

I absolutely adore Tanyard Creek. Not only for exploring with my kids but also from a photographers perspective. This is one of my most requested locations for photoshoots and my clients in Bella Vista are absolutely right for wanting to get their photos done here. Endless beauty! As for the trails, they are great for all ages and arent too awful long. Definitely love this location.

Awesome park! See rock formations and amazing, beautiful water drops and a waterfall dropping water over a beautiful area full of rocks. The water spreads out then is again funneled down a more narrow channel where the powerful water dashes downstream where rock formations create stairs where the water dashes down and around rocks.... Easy walk for the benefit!

Beautiful place to enjoy with the family! Restrooms on site, drinking fountain. Plenty of benches to rest on. Lots of different trails to walk down, waterfall! It wasnt crowded with people. I definitely recommend this place to others! My family had a great time here!

Nice short trails. A lot of people were on them today and they are a bit narrow but the swimming holes were not crowded. The waters are a bit sulphery but still nice to swim in even amongst the fishes. People, clean up after your dogs, dont leave a pile on the tail!

Reading the 1 stars reviews make me laugh. 1 person said too many mothers and children. let me help this person. its a nature trail meant for learning. again people complain that there was too many people. well maybe i can help again. its a nature trail in the middle of town. if you want a trail with little or no people go into the mountains. come on people use that lump that is 3 feet above your butt. i normally dont do nature trails butt i love waterfalls and this nature trail has much more to offer than just a waterfall. awesome rock formations, great little stream, great little bridges, signs explaining the plant life and a outstanding waterfall with beautiful rock formations. the towns people should feel blessed that they have just a wonderful place in their back yard.

Very nice nature walk built by volunteers. Nice waterfall and places where people were enjoying the water. A short part of it is paved, the rest dirt and gravel. You can make it a really short, quick trip, or explore the whole area in a couple of hours. Enjoy!

Amazing place ... Go in the spring for the most flow or else after a rainfall.Really great place to relax and enjoy

Nature trail easy to walk with several stops between areas to visit

Hidden jewel and a great place to spend time with family/friends.

Beautiful and peaceful hike and differently easy if you have small kids

The creek behind the trail offers a different pov for the same path. And opens up to some beautiful, quiet and secluded places.

This a beautiful park with an easy hiking trail to the water falls. Folks love to come and play in the water. Its a popular hangout, so lots of folks tend to go.

One of the most amazing trails Ive ever been to. Two different ways to take the trail, one shorter distance than the other. They have a waterfall and a little place you can swim. Such a beautiful place. I highly recommend people to get out and see it. I absolutely loved the experience and beauty.

Beautiful place to visit and enjoy nature with family and friends. Waterfall and if you take trail to go up, you will be able to see the dam as well. many good trail to walk and bike. To experience the best view, keep your left.

For a tourist this is a good place if you only have an hour or so - not really worth a special trip for. If you are a local though, what a great place to have on your doorstep.

3 miles awesome, very cool waterfalls, swinging bridges, lake views, regular bridges, cavern formations, can probably swim in areas, well maintained. It lives up to the hype.

Beautiful place to hike, bike, or run. It has wonderful sights and is next to a golf course. Has a pavilion to picnic or grill some food. Excellent outdoor area!

I love it here. Peaceful and not crowded

Excellent place for a weekend fun time. Waterfall is very beautiful. So many trails for hiking.

This is one of my favorite places to visit! Definitely a must see!

Beautiful place. So peaceful and beautiful. Takes your breath away. Great place for Pictures.

Havent been to the trail in years, but it was wonderfully kept up, and even had some extra safety rails added in at certain spots. There is a surprising number of benches for those who need a break, or want to sit and absorb the scenery. The only downside to the couple hours we spent walking, is that there are no trail indicators for distance, water crossings, or dead ends. We made it through a few different loops before we gave up on finding the waterfall, but still had a great time. Its definitely worth checking out, but wear good shoes!

Wow. What an awesome place to spend some time alone or with family and friends. So close and easy access. You can take a short visit or walk the trails for so much more. I guarantee that you will come away with a peaceful smile on your face. Give it a try today!

Amazing place to visit. Very relaxing and great trails in the area.

A lot of trails, some short and one long one. Lots of vegetation with signs saying what it is and a great waterfall and creek.

Great little trail with cool water stuff

My family and I had a great time. Its definitely good for family.

Wifey and I took our daughter and granddaughter who were visiting from Wisconsin here and we all had a great time. Loved the waterfalls. So peaceful and sereneWe plan on going back several times

It was the most crowded Ive ever seen. But July Sunday but water was nice.

Nice walking path and trails. Options for a short walk, longer hike or mountain biking.

Good for short trail of around 30 mins with a water fall in between.

Really great place for an intimate walk with mother nature and all its splendor.

Great place for a hike, lots of views in one area!

Pretty trail and waterfalls with a lot of people enjoying it.

Tanyard Creek is an amazing gem tucked away in Bella Vista, Ar. This walking trail boasts scenic views along miles of paths, including several waterfalls.Cross picturesque bridges and observe the flora and fauna of Northwest Arkansas as you trek along these beautiful walkways. Signs along the trails identify various plant life as well as historical significance of the area.Great location for pictures of any type, with easy access to beautiful backdrops. The majority of the trail is not wheelchair accessible, and does take a moderate amount of walking, so be prepared.

This trail is amazing! There is almost a constant water source along the entire trail, and the water fall itself is totally worth the visit! I would definitely visit here again!

Always a great time, not very difficult.

A great place and the perfect day for a walk in the park with my wonderful children!

Truly a cool place to hike!! However.. Keep ypur eyes open!! Really should wear closed toe shoes. We came across a Copperhead and 3! Water moccasins!! So. Know it is a nature trail and this year I have scene more snakes thaen I have scene in 5 yrs

Well maintained bike trail and walking path! Waterfall was beautiful and easy to find due to well marked trail. Beautiful area!

Beautiful trail! Could use a little more parking!

Like the lake view and small waterfall with a trail walk. Never got bored of this place.

Love this place! Ive been walking here since I was a kid! I appreciate how well its been maintained and that it provides a great place for families and pets to enjoy the outdoors! They even provide the doggy bags and I have rarely seen poop that wasnt picked up!

Tanyard Creek is a great little hike! 2 different trails. Both short and sweet. We did both with a lot of little kids haha. Had to carry a little. But very nice little hike!

Gorgeous walk, some trails not paved but fine to walk while some trails are well off the regular path and shouldnt be taken by children or those at risk of falling. Stay on the main trails and you will thoughly enjoy. No horseback, by the way, according to signs there.

Awesome easy hiking trail. Beautiful waterfall.

Well marked attractive trail with many informational signs.

Nice short walks to waterfall & streams that you can hike thru & wade around the falls. Definitely bring sturdy water shoes!

Visited for a short trail run. Other than running through several dozen spider webs (I was one of the first on the trail that morning) it was a great experience and a beautiful, well maintained easy trail.

Watch out for poison oak. Other than that its a beautiful place to visit. Wear good shoes that can get wet.

So much to explore here! Its absolutely beautiful and family friendly!

Quick place to explore in an hour. Beautiful waterfalls.

Great place for a quick hike. You’re in the woods, but you’re not. Mostly impossible to get lost here. If you go to the trail between the dam and the top waterfall, don’t get too close to the edge - the vines obscure the cliff ledge!

Nice trail and I look forward to coming back in the warmer months for better pics.

It will be beautiful again when covid is over. Right now there are people littering and stomping down the park. But the trash is unacceptable. Diapers in the creek? Trashy needs to stay out of parks.

This trail has a beautiful waterfall, awesome views of Lake Winsor and the signs around the trail about the trees and foliage are fabulous. Will definitely be back in the Fall when the leaves change color.

Great swimming opportunities along the trail here. Very nice for dogs and young children.

Family friendly. Paved trail for those with limited mobility. Fun hike with lots of benches. Beautiful creek, interesting rock formations and markers to explain flora and the history of the area.

Such a fun place to hike that isnt far away! Also with this hike there are multiple places to go swimming and cool from the day. Definitely need to check this one out!

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail was very beautiful. And to us it was great because it was only half an hour away. Its also free to come here and Hike the nature trail. The waterfall was simply amazing. We also enjoyed the few Bridges they had. There were also several different varieties of trees . What was very educational was that there were many placards explaining different details about some of the features that were here . But just one thing as a word of caution, there is just a few poison ivy plants along the edges of the trail that you just want to watch out for if youre allergic. But most of the trails are plenty wide enough and maintained so its not really an issue of getting poison ivy.

Very nice trail.

Beautiful place! Great for kids

Love this place. My grandsons love exploring the different areas and playing in the water.

A wonderful trail with beautiful sights to see.

Very nice park. Beautiful scenery.

This is one of my go-to trails if I want a rigorous walk with a great view. The paths are narrow at many spots due to erosion. The bathrooms need a remodel.

Such a great little trail! Payoffs for the effort with the falls on the south end and wiggly bridge on North end.

A 45 min great hike!

The trails at Tanyard creek are amazing. There are smaller and bigger trails that you can chose from. We took a trail that goes around and come back to the starting point. We saw a small creek and wooden bridges for passage. We also noticed that people were fishing with kids. I liked this place. Will go again.

Nice hiking trail with beautiful scenery. Good for entire family and dogs. Small waterfall and pretty streams. Bathrooms at beginning of trail and pavilion area.

It was very beautiful and natural and loved the trails!

Love this gem! Theres a little bit of everything with waterfalls, streams/creek beds, forest, bridges, fields, paved walking trails and non paved. Its in a great location and enables me to go hiking on work nights with only a 20 min drive. So glad a coworker told me about it!

Nice place to step out as a family. Suitable for all ages. Has a mix of greeneries, water and trails. The falls is a nice scenic place.