Family trail event in Hot Spirngs

Parents can mark their calendars for a pair of kid-friendly trail events planned for Saturday, October 1 at Entergy Park, 530 Lakepark Drive, off of Carpenter Dam Road. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with activities beginning at 10 a.m., followed by door prizes and giveaways.

Children ages 8 and under can ride strollers, wagons, big wheels, tricycles, or bicycles with or without training wheels to “Tikes, Trikes and Trails” along a quarter-mile paved, accessible trails. All bicycle riders are required to ride safety helmets, and bike safety inspections will be available. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation.

Youths ages 9 and up have the opportunity to learn basic mountain biking skills from an experienced mountain bike rider at “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day.” Youth riders must wear helmets, and all bikes will be inspected on-side by event officials. Youth riders will be supervised on the trail and will complete at least one loop of the ¾-mile Water Tower Loop Trail. Riders will be grouped according to skill level, and all participants will receive certificates of participation.

The event is co-sponsored by the Hot Springs Parks & Recreation Department, Hot Springs Bicycle Association and Parkside Cycle. For information or to volunteer, call 321-6871.