Local Interest
Nestled in the scenic Ouachita Mountains, the town of Mena, Arkansas, was founded on August 19, 1896. This small town of 5,475 (1990 census), and the surrounding area, features…
- Queen Wilhelmina State Park
- Shady Lake
- Cossalot River State Park
- Ouachita National Forest
- Talimena Scenic Drive
- Janssen Park
- McMillan City Park & Pool
- Mountain Wilderness River Retreat with canoe rentals, horseback riding, hiking and camping
- ATV Trails
- Bowling alley
- Minature golf
- Movie theatre
- 2 golf courses
- Ouachita Little Theatre
- Go Mena Arkansas
- Assembly of God
- Baptist
- Catholic
- Church of God
- Church of Christ
- Christian
- Episcopal
- Jehovah’s Witness
- Latter Day Saints
- Lutheran
- Methodist
- Nazarene
- Pentecostal
- Presbyterian
- Seventh Day Advenist
- Accredited two year degree, Rich Mountain Community College
- Public:
- 5 schools in Polk County, K-12
- Parochial:
- Amish
- Bethel Christian School
- The Polk County Library is the fourth oldest library in Arkansas
- St. John Library at Rich Mountain Community College
- Rotary
- AARP
- AAUW
- Masons
- American Legion
- Chamber of Commerce
- Eastern Star
- BPOE
- Garden Club
- NARFE
- Lions Club
