THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO VISIT BEAUTIFUL  BELLA VISTA ARKANSAS !

Welcome to Bella Vista, Arkansas! You've found the number one site to learn about our lovely area. Here you can  learn about our Beautiful Bella Vista, Bella Vista Real Estate, View photos taken from around the area, read about our history, find important phone numbers for Bella Vista amenities and businesses, links to churches and and much more!

Bella Vista was, for over 40 years, a planned recreational community created by visionary John Cooper.  Bella Vista was begun in 1965.41 years later, on November 7, 2006, the resident voters turned the unincorporated village of Bella Vista, Arkansas into Bella Vista City, complete with a Mayor, Recorder/Treasurer,  Attorney, and a 5 member Council.

 Now we are two communities, a retirement community and a bedroom community for those who work in Bentonville, Rogers or Southwest Missouri. We've very little commercial ventures of our own, but we do have safe neighborhoods, happy friendly people, natural beauty, large treed lots, lots of wooded common ground, 7 Golf Courses, 7 Lakes, 4 Club Houses, RV park, a marina, 3 Swimming Pools, 2 Putt Putt golf courses, 3 Playgrounds, Tennis Courts, 2 Workout facilities, miles of walking trails, a dog park, and a ball park...all for the use of POA (Property Owner Association) members only.

For an unique look at Bella Vista, Click this link to Bella Vista City's Website and scroll to the bottom for a terrific Video presentation of Bella Vista Arkansas! www.bellavistacityar.com

Many of the activities cost for those who use them (golf, swimming pools, work out facilities), but are quite reasonable to Property Owners.  The only reason they charge at all is because our POA dues are only 24.00/mo, a fraction of the cost of association dues around the country and we get so much more for our money!  Keeping up all these amenities does cost money.

Bella Vista is a great place to live! We have best of both worlds...a laid back atmosphere in close proximity to larger city conveniences!

Bella Vista is tucked into the Northwest Arkansas Ozark hills, affording  many spectacular views.  Extensive hardwood forests (primarily Oak/Hickory) weave through the neighborhoods as "common ground", providing space and privacy to homeowners as well as shelter to large populations of wild deer, turkey, squirrels, birds, and other native animal species.  A drive around Bella Vista displays the careful consideration the natural environment and geography has been given in the planning and implementation of this lovely community. 

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BELLA VISTA RECREATION

 
Lake Windsor

Young and old alike will love the many recreational opportunities in the area. There are 7 Bella Vista lakes providing year round water recreation.  No matter where you live in Bella Vista you are never more then a few miles from a lake. Lakes Info

Golf is a passion among many Bella Vista residents, which is not at all surprising since Bella Vista is home to 7 Golf Courses designed to please all skill levels, from the very beginning golfer to the top flight pro. Golfing Info

There are scores of clubs to participate in, card clubs, game clubs, bowling leagues, large variety of music and theater groups, art clubs, health related clubs, history club, friends of the Library,  dance clubs and much more!  A complete list of clubs and their contacts can be found here on the POA website.

Take a walk along the paved walking trail and visit the impressive war memorial.  Take a lovely nature hike on Tanyard Creek Nature Trail. 

Play tennis on one of the 14 tennis courts. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools.  Join one of the many social groups!  Bella Vista is perfect for those looking for a community that offers an active lifestyle, and yet gives one room to stretch out and enjoy privacy when needed! Bella Vista is indeed a wonderful community for anyone to call HOME!

BELLA VISTA IS PET FRIENDLY!

Seems like most Bella Vistians have a pet of some kind.  In 2010 the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, in cooperation with the Property Owner's Association, opened the 1st dog park in the Bella Vista Highlands.

Socializing at the Bella Vista Dog Park

The Bella Vista Animal Shelter holds fun activities throughout the year with proceeds going to benefit it's furry guests.  They also have great volunteer opportunities!

If you're in the market for a new best friend, you'll want to start at the Bella Vista Animal Shelter first!

If you are a pet lover you know how important it is to fee your pet right.  But how do you know if what you are feeding is good for them?  Well, here is a link to a test you can give your pet food to find out as well as a couple tips

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For detailed information about the climate in Benton County visit Beautiful Bella Vista's weather page.
Arkansas Links:

The Arkansas Calendar

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www.greatarkansas.com 

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State of Arkansas

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Coming in 2012 - Premiere
American Art Museum- Crystal Bridges

Benton County (For Tax Information and More) http://www.co.benton.ar.us/ 

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XNA - Northwest Regional Airport

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Need an evening or night time dog walker?  Email me.  Seriously,  I'm up all night.  15.00/walk

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Are you a Bella Vista Vacant Lot Owner?  Beware of being scammed.  Read more about it here... By Mike Carey
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Click below to learn a bit of early Bella Vista history and be sure to visit the Bella Vista History Museum on 71 Hwy/Kingsland Road when your visiting our beautiful area.

BELLA VISTA HISTORY

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When you're ready for a realtor, be sure to check out the Realtor's page here.  For Realtors to be listed they have to do at least half their business in Bella Vista so they know the area.-------------------------------------------

Mildred B. Cooper
Memorial Chapel

Check out the "Seniors for Seniors"
program!  If you're over 60 you can
adopt a senior pet (7yrs+) for FREE 

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SCHOOLDAZE Bella Vista Schools Using Cooper Rd as a general dividing line, the East side of Bella Vista is in the Bentonville School District, while the west side is in the Gravette School District.  Below are the links to both districts and to both cities sites.

Bella Vista, having not long ago become it's own City, does not have it's own school district and, instead, relies on Bentonville and Gravette school districts for education.

Bentonville Schools - http://bentonvillek12.org/web/

Gravette Schools - http://lions.k12.ar.us/

Gravette, Ar City Website - www.cityofgravette-ar.gov

Bentonville, Ar City Website - http://www.bentonvillear.com/

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Worried about the possibility of tornados in Bella Vista? To learn more about our weather, as well as the history of Tornados in Beautiful Bella Vista, click here.

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QUALITY SALES!

Run by Carrin Devor, with help from her husband Bob, Quality Sales has a well earned reputation for holding some of the best Estate Sales in Bella Vista.  www.qualitysalesnwa.com

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BELLA VISTA PROPERTY OWNER ASSOCIATION ASSESSMENTS & FEES

Living in Bella Vista does come at a price, however, with all Bella Vista has to offer in terms of recreation, thousands have found the price well worth it! 

Monthly assessment dues are 16.00/mo on unimproved lots and 24.00/mo on improved lots. These assessment costs help to maintain Bella Vista roads and community property as well as provide funding for police and fire protection for village residents.  

In addition to monthly assessment costs, there are membership and guest fees for golfing, tennis, boating and clubhouse facilities to help support the various venues offered in Bella Vista village.  

To take advantage to the lower fees afforded members, you are required to purchase a yearly Photo ID.  Photo ID's are only required if you plan to use the facilities at membership costs.    The cost of Photo ID's are as follows:   ADULT PHOTO ID:  $30.00     JUVENILE (12 - 18) PHOTO ID:  $7.00     CHILDREN (6 - 11) ID:  $2.00    (all prices are subject to change)

For more information about Bella Vista Rules and Regs visit the Property Owner's Website at www.bellavistapoa.com