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Community is key! Gravette strives to be known in Northwest Arkansas as a place that is uniquely independent and exceptionally family friendly. Through master planning initiatives, creative partnerships, and professional management of resources, Gravette seeks to be a model community. ​ Gravette is a City of the First Class with an estimated population of over 4,000 and a land mass of more than 15-square miles. Gravette is located in the northwest corner of Benton County. Gravette is conveniently located within 15 minutes of most major cities and employers in Northwest Arkansas. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... The City of Gravette "The Heart of Hometown America" ONLINE BILL PAY Pay your utility bill securely online, access utility data, and more. REPORT A CONCERN Report concerns about safety issues, playground equipment, street conditions, and more. LOCAL EVENTS Find out about local events from the library, museum, schools, and other community groups. CONTACT US You can contact the City of Gravette in multiple ways. UPCOMING EVENTS

The City of Gravette operates a water and sewer system that services much of the City. Services extend beyond City limits to other areas in northwest Benton County. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... WATER, SEWER, AND WASTE To get water or sewer turned on, please come by City Hall to complete a water application and pay a deposit. If you are the property owner, the deposit is $50.00. If you are renting the property, the deposit is $100.00. Deposits may be waived if an acceptable letter of credit from a previous water utility is provided. Please bring your current lease or mortgage agreement and a valid form of identification such as a driver's license, state identification, or passport. Water bills are due on the 25th of every month and can be paid by mail, by phone, in person, or online. Auto-draft is also available. ​ By mail: 202 Main St. NE, Gravette, AR 72736 By phone: 479-787-5757 opt. 1 In person: 202 Main St. NE, Gravette, AR 72736 (City Hall side) Online: click HERE Auto-draft: ask for the form at City Hall ​ The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is available HERE. ​ The City of Gravette has a contract with Republic Services for weekly curbside trash collection. Each customer receives one 95-gallon trash cart and day of pick up depends upon where you live in the city. See map below for pickup days. To request trash service, please contact City Hall. As part of the trash service, residents in good standing may have one bulky item per week picked up by Republic at no cost. Bulky items are items that are too big to fit in the trash can and include furniture, mattresses, and more. To schedule this service, please email bulk401@RepublicServices.com or call 1-800-627-1717. ​ A city dumpster is available to Gravette residents at a cost of $30 per pickup truck load and $60 per trailer load. The dumpster is available for use to non-Gravette residents at a cost of $45 per pickup load and $75 per trailer load. During the first full week of every month, dumpster use is reduced to half-price for Gravette residents only. Please come to City Hall to pay. Your paid receipt is required prior to use of the dumpster. ​ Self-service recycling trailers are stationed near Pop Allum Park and the city shop, located at 801 Plant Access Road. There is no fee to use the recycling trailers. Plastic bottles and jugs (#1, #2), aluminum cans, steel food cans, cardboard, and glass bottles and jars are accepted. Bottles, cans, and jars should be rinsed and not bagged up. Cardboard should be broken down and flattened. For more information, check HERE . ​ ​ Utility & Trash Application Trash Collection Map Holiday Trash Schedule Pay Utility Bill

The Gravette Pool and Splash Park is a seasonal attraction that underwent extensive renovation, updates, and additions in the Spring of 2018. This longtime community spot now featuress: large pool, diving board, twisty slide, nearly 3,000 square-feet splash park with slides, water spouts, splash buckets, and water sprays! ​ HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... Gravette Pool and Splash Park 401 Dallas Street SE Gravette, AR 72736 About: The Gravette Pool and Splash Park is a seasonal attraction that underwent extensive renovation, updates, and additions in the Spring of 2018. This longtime community spot now features: large pool, diving board, twisty slide, nearly 3,000 square-feet splash park with slides, water spouts, splash buckets, and water sprays. The three large pavilions are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, or by reservation. Bathrooms and office were also renovated in 2018. ​ Hours: The pool and splash park open Memorial Day weekend, annually-- Open Monday through Saturday, 11a.m. - 7p.m., and Sunday from 1p.m. - 5p.m. However, the pool and splash park will be open weekends only , from the weekend before school starts, until Labor Day. Prices: Admission for guests aged 6 and younger is $3, and 7 and older is $5 . Admission is half-price all day Sunday. ​ Rules: No running, alcohol, firearms, smoking, vaping, or glass containers/items. Drinks and snacks must be enjoyed from within the 2 designated sitting areas. Water in clear bottles is allowed near the pool and splash-pad, but no cups please. Children aged 9 years and younger must be accompanied and supervised by someone aged 16 or older, at all times. The City is not liable for guest injury, loss, theft or damage of guests' property. ​ Reservations: Pool parties can be scheduled at City Hall. The cost is $125 for less than 25 guests and $150 for more than 25 guests. This includes access to both the pool and splash park. ​ Seasonal Pool Punch Cards: Pool Punch Cards can be purchased at City Hall. There are two options: 10-punch and 20-punch. The 10-punch cards cost $30, and the 20-punch cards cost $55. These pool punch cards are only good for the current pool season , and will not carry over to next years pool season. The pool punch cards have the following rules: ​ You can purchase as many punch cards as you want. However, the price stays the same per punch card. The pool punch cards are non-refundable: All prices are set and final. The pool punch cards are non-replaceable : If a pool punch card is lost, stolen, or damaged (beyond reasonable use), a new punch card will have to be purchased. It's one hole punch per person at regular pricing or at discounted pricing. Your punch card can be used on guest or family up until all punches are used. Pool Pavilion Form Pool Party Form

Gravette Day is one of the community's biggest and best events! Celebrate the founding of Gravette with a parade, pageants, car show, games, food trucks, vendor booths, live music, and more! HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... GRAVETTE DAY The 131st Annual Gravette Day will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Kindley Park in Gravette, Arkansas! PARADE The parade will head toward Main Street at 12:00 PM. There will be three parade trophies awarded for Best Use of the Theme, Most Festive, and Overall Best Entry. The parade route will be Charlotte SE to Highway 59, to Main Street, to Sixth SE, and back to Charlotte SE. This year's Grand Marshal is Fire Chief David Orr, and the theme for this years Gravette Day is "Guardians of Our Community: We Honor Our First Responders". ​ PAGEANTS Pageants will be open to contestants ages 0 - 20 who reside in Gravette or in the Gravette School District. Contestants aged 13-16 are eligible to compete for the title of Miss Teen Gravette; and those aged 17-20 may compete for the title of Miss Gravette . Pageants are also offered for contestants ages 0-12. Please see the entry form for more information. ​ GRAVETTE DAY 5K The Gravette Day 5k is sponsored by The Gravette Gym and benefits the Gravette Police Department. The 5K course starts at the top of Old Town Park and heads down Lion Drive past the school, then back up historic Main Street, and ends back at the top of Old Town Park. The first 75 participants will receive a Gravette Day 5K shirt. This event is appropriate for strollers and leashed dogs. ​ CAR SHOW The car show takes place in the parking lot of Heritage Baptist Church across from the Civic Center and is a crowd favorite. It regularly draws impressive entries from across the area. Awards are given across multiple categories. All proceeds benefit the Gravette Historical Museum. There is no cost to view the car show. For information about entering the car show, please email info@gravettear.com . ​ MAIN STAGE There will be live music on the stage starting around 1:30 pm. The ope ning cer emony will kick off the event, with the parade winners being announced. All pageant events will take place on the stage. ​ ART SHOW An art show will take place at the Civic Center and is open to artists from around the area. Awards will be given in the categories of painting, drawing, 3D art, youth, and people's choice. ​ Other activities include food and drink vendors, kids zone, merchandise vendors, a Skateboard Show and more! Keep an eye out for additional information about these activities! ​ There are many ways to participate in this community event. Directions on how and where to turn in registration forms are included on each form. For more information, Contact City Hall at 479-787-5757 or email info@GravetteAR.com . ​ Schedule of Events Miss/Teen Pageant Entry Form Tot-to-Teen Pageant Entry Form Gravette Day 5K Registration Food Vendor Applications Grand Marshal Nomination Form Gravette Day 5K Race Map General Vendor Application Gravette Day Sponsorship Form Parade Entry Form Art Show Exhibition Form

You can contact the City of Gravette by phone, fax, email, or online. Keep up with City news and events by following the City of Gravette Facebook page. ​ City Hall lobby is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... CONTACT US! To review the City of Gravette's social media policy, please click here . City Hall 202 Main St. NE Gravette, AR 72736 Hours: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM ​ P: 479-787-5757 F: 479-787-5018 EMAIL ​ Kurt Maddox | Mayor Fire Dept. 309 First Ave. NW Gravette, AR 72736 ​ P: 479-787-6600 EMERGENCY: 911 EMAIL ​ David Orr | Chief Public Utilities 202 Main St. NE Gravette, AR 72736 ​ P: 479-787-5757 F: 479-787-5018 EMAIL Richard Sutherland | Superintendent City Hall 202 Main St. NE Gravette, AR 72736 Hours: M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM ​ P: 479-787-5757 F: 479-787-5018 EMAIL ​ Ami Murray Executive Assistant | Communications Director Library 119 Main St. SE Gravette, AR 72736 ​ P: 479-787-6955 F: 479-250-3726 EMAIL ​ Karen Benson | Director Streets & Parks 202 Main St. NE Gravette, AR 72736 ​ P: 479-787-5757 F: 479-787-5018 EMAIL ​ Tim DeWitt | Superintendent Police Dept. 1512 Hwy 72 W Gravette, AR 72736 ​ P: 479-787-6948 EMERGENCY: 911 EMAIL ​ Charles W. Skaggs | Chief Code/Building 202 Main St. NE Gravette, AR 72736 ​ P: 479-787-5757 F: 479-787-5018 EMAIL Shannon Higgins | Code Enforcement Museum 503 Charlotte St. SE Gravette, AR 72736 ​ P: 479-866-7297 ​ ​ ​ Steve Mitchael | Chair

The City of Gravette has many community partners that help ensure the City remains a safe, attractive, and dynamic place to call home. ​ Whether you are looking for recreation, re-location, or bringing your business to Gravette, you will find a safe and friendly community with excellent schools, a hospital with emergency services, a strong real estate market, and active church community. ​ ​ HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... COMMUNITY PARTNERS GREATER GRAVETTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GravetteChamber.com The Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce provides numerous opportunities for you to grow your business. They arrange ribbon cutting ceremonies and host the annual Chamber Gala for casual networking and enjoyment. The Chamber also organizes and executes many events and activities to guide area residents to Gravette. ​ While Gravette may be small, things here are not stationary. There are many manufacturing businesses that have a reach across the country that call Gravette home. ​ OZARKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OCHonline.com Ozarks Community Hospital is a tri-state safety-net healthcare group headquartered in Gravette, Ark. serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Ozarks. The hospital currently offers a 25-bed inpatient floor and a 24-hour fully staffed emergency room. OCH of Gravette employs several doctors who are board certified in Emergency Medicine and specialty services. Services offered at the OCH Gravette location include: Primary Care and Family Practice, Pediatrics, Emergency Services, Swing Bed, Women’s Health, Orthopedics, Psychology, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Pediatric and Adult Therapy (including PT, OT and Speech), Infusions/Transfusions, Wound care, a Geriatric Outpatient Psych program, as well as Inpatient and Outpatient Radiology and Lab services. OCH locations can accept Medicaid, Medicare, UHC Military and other insurances. OCH also encompasses a primary care clinic located next to the hospital. To make an appointment contact 479-787-5221. GRAVETTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS GravetteSchools.net The Gravette School District offers an academic-rich, comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students. Some of their available programs include: Art, Drama and Speech Athletics Band and Choir Career and Technical Education Early Learning Literacy Mandarin Chinese Gifted and Talented Engineering Honors Courses Library/Media Services Migrant Tutoring Physical Education and Health Pre-K Program Bio-Medical BILLY V. HALL SENIOR ACTIVITY AND WELLNESS CENTER EOHC.org/Gravette The Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center offers a multitude of socialization opportunities through events such as specialty classes, potlucks and picnics, monthly guest speakers, games, and more. Transportation is offered to regular outings to local shopping centers, banks, and Wal-Mart. The Center offers a hot, balanced lunch at 11:30 AM daily and breakfast at 8:30 AM on Fridays. The Center also offers fitness activities lead by instructors and a range of self-led activities. GRAVETTE LIONS CLUB LionsClub.org The Gravette Lions Club is part of Lions Club International and serves the Gravette and Hiwasse communities with many different programs. The mission of the Lions Club is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs. The Lions Club partners with local businesses and organizations to host an annual eyeglass collection drive, provides free diabetes screenings, bookmobile services for seniors, visions screenings for children, and more. GRAVETTE KIWANIS CLUB Kiwanis.org The Gravette Kiwanis club meets the first and third Friday from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM at the Gravette Civic Center. The mission of the Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world. The Kiwanis club hosts many community service projects throughout the year. Meetings feature guest speakers from various community organizations.

During the Christmas Season, the City of Gravette encourages it's residents to decorate their homes for the holiday! HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST Join us for the 2024 holiday decorating contest! Participants are encouraged to decorate their homes to show their Christmas spirit. A map will be available showing participating homes so the public can explore all the holiday spirit on display. This event is hosted by the City of Gravette and prizes are sponsored by the Bank of Gravette. ​ RESIDENTIAL: Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and Community Choice residential entries within the city limits of Gravette. Residences outside the city limits are more than welcome to participate and will be included on the map but will not be part of the judging process. Prizes are to be determined. Judging will take place on as to be determined date. A map will be made available to the public showing the participating houses and the public will be encouraged to explore all of the holiday spirit on display. BUSINESS: Businesses are encouraged to participate and will be included on the map. They will not be judged as part of the competition. Register for the decorating contest HERE. There is no cost to participate. ​ Don't forget to submit your pick for the Community Choice Vote (only houses listed on the map can win)! Decorating Contest Form Community Choice Vote The map for the Holiday Decorating Contest will come back!

The Hiwasse Park was constructed in 2018. It features a large play structure with multiple slides, swings, and sit-on spring bounce toys. It is situated on a large, open 5-acre green space. A 1/4-mile looped concrete trail winds around the perimeter of the park. There is a large pavilion with picnic tables, handicap parking, and bathrooms! ​ The Hiwasse Community Building was fully renovated in 2017-2018. It features a full kitchen, large meeting space, and bathroom. It is tastefully decorated with Hiwasse memorabilia, celebrating the town's rich history. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... Hiwasse Park and Community Building 13690 Fire House Lane Gravette, AR 72736 The Hiwasse Park was constructed in 2018. It features a large play structure with multiple slides, swings, and sit-on spring bounce toys. It is situated on a large, open 5-acre green space. A 1/4-mile looped concrete trail winds around the perimeter of the park. There is a large pavilion with picnic tables, handicap parking, and bathrooms. The pavilion is available for reservation at no charge, otherwise, it is available on on a first-come, first-served basis. ​ The Hiwasse Community Building was fully renovated in 2017-2018. It features a full kitchen, large meeting space, and bathroom. It is tastefully decorated with Hiwasse memorabilia, celebrating the town's rich history. This building is adjacent to the Hiwasse Park and is available for reservations. To inquire about reservation availability, please contact City Hall at 479-787-5757. Building Rental Form Pavilion Reservation Form

THERE IS ROOM TO GROW AND DEVELOP IN GRAVETTE! ​ Gravette has a healthy variety of commercial, manufacturing, and industrial sites and buildings, both occupied and available. The city boasts a business friendly future land use map , with nearly 800 acres dedicated to future manufacturing and light industrial zoning. Gravette is home to several manufacturing plants, large warehouse spaces, and thriving retail establishments. ​ ​ ​ HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... SITES & BUILDINGS THERE IS ROOM TO GROW AND DEVELOP IN GRAVETTE! ​ Gravette has a healthy variety of commercial, manufacturing, and industrial sites and buildings, both occupied and available. The city boasts a business friendly future land use map , with nearly 800 acres dedicated to future manufacturing and light industrial zoning. Gravette is home to several manufacturing plants, large warehouse spaces, and thriving retail establishments. ​ Looking for just the right piece of land or building that meets certain requirements? Please contact City Hall at 479-787-5757 ext. 5069. ​ UTILITIES Multiple utility providers service the Gravette area. In 2019, Arkansans paid an average of 8.13 cents per kilowatt hour, lower than the national average of 10.60 cents per kilowatt hour (Global Energy Institute). electricity Carroll Electric > Liberty Utilities > SWEPCO > WATER AND SEWER Gravette Water & Sewer > Centerton Utilities > natural gas Black Hills Energy > cable and internet Cox > AT&T >

The City's annual Independence Day celebration typically occurs on the Saturday before July 4. The day is celebrated with fireworks, food trucks, and music. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The city and the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce are pleased to partner once again to bring an Independence Day fireworks celebration to Gravette. This year's event will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Fireworks will begin at dark at Pop Allum Park. Food trucks and snow cones will be available for purhcase. A DJ will be on site to spin patriotic tunes and guests are encouraged to bring a football, frisbee, corn hole, or other yard game and celebrate the holiday tailgate style. ​ If you are interested in being a food truck vendor for this event, please email info@gravettear.com . ​ If you have questions about the dates and times for discharging fireworks on private property, you can find the applicable city ordinance here . ​

Trick-or-Treat Main Street is a Halloween event. Local businesses and organizations will line both sides of the first two blocks of Main Street and will hand out candy to trick-or-treaters! HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... TRICK-OR-TREAT MAIN STREET Trick-or-Treat Main Street is a Halloween event. It will take place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on the first two blocks of Main Street in Gravette. Local businesses and organizations will line both sides of the first two blocks of Main Street and will hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event. Guests are encouraged to park in the parking spots on Highway 59 (north of Centennial Park) or Kindley Park. Sign up to hand out candy! Event Maps

The City of Gravette will host an annual Christmas Parade! The community is encouraged to participate by submitting floats, cars, and sometimes horses that follow the theme of that years parade! HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... CHRISTMAS PARADE The City of Gravette will host its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The theme for this year's parade will be determined at a later date! Those interested in joining the parade as a participant can find the entry form below, at City Hall, or by emailing info@GravetteAR.com . Only the OFFICIAL PARADE SANTA CLAUS will be allowed in the parade. No other live Santa Claus will be allowed to participate in the parade. Trophies will be awarded for the most festive entry, best use of Christmas lights, and best use of the theme. Winners will be announced during the museum open house. ​ Prior to the Christmas parade, the Gravette Public Library will host an Open House beginning at 4:00 p.m. Hot cider, along with cookies baked by the Jolly Good Times Extension Homemakers Club, will be served by the Friends of the Gravette Public Library. Children will receive a snowflake ornament in keeping with the parade theme and an art kit from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, while supplies last. Following the Christmas parade, the Gravette Historical Museum will host its annual holiday open house on the museum grounds. The historic Kindley home will be open for guests to tour and the museum will be serving hot chocolate and cookies. Listen to sounds of the season performed by the Gravette High School band & choir. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for free pictures in the Gravette Community Building directly across from the museum. The fire department and police department will battle it out in the police versus fire chili cook-off held on the museum grounds. Guests can vote for their favorite chili with a monetary donation. The department with the most money raised wins and all donations will be donated to the department's charity of choice. Parade Entry Form