The city of Maumelle, Arkansas is a very young community and is recognized as a master-planned community. Founded in 1974, and incorporated in 1985, it is an independent city even though it is considered a suburb of Little Rock. It is the fastest growing city in Central Arkansas, boasts the highest median income in all of Arkansas, and offers an exceptional quality of life.
Belks, Walmart and a Dollar General store are all within a few short miles and Pleasant Ridge Town Center is a short drive across the Arkansas River. Pleasant Ridge is home to great local businesses and home furnishing stores, and restaurants that are guaranteed to delight. For some gourmet items for your kitchen you certainly won't be disappointed by the selection at The Fresh Market, while The Dog Bowl is designed to cater to every need of 'man's best-friend'. Bibliophiles can choose between the national Barnes & Noble, or the smaller River Market Books and Wordsworth Books, all selling the latest titles, and a few hard to find specialty books.
Wildwood Park is a beautiful venue for nature lovers and the performing arts. Home to a large botanical garden, the venue also houses a large theatre and you can always expect a variety of performances. Even if there are no events, the gardens themselves will entertain and delight regardless of the season. Little Rock has two great cinemas depending on your tastes from an IMAX theatre to the stadium seating and multiple screens of Rave Motion Pictures. The Rep is a very popular local theatre that plays host to a variety of top shows each year from powerful dramas to popular musicals.
Open spaces worth exploring around Maumelle include the Pinnacle Mountain State Park, with spectacular views of the surrounding areas, to the local Park on the River. The city boasts 15 public parks and open spaces, including sports courts, a swimming pool and multiple paths for biking and walking.
The city is home to three public schools and a charter school, all covering grades K through to 12. Various colleges and universities in and around greater Little Rock including Heritage College and the University of Arkansas, offer exceptional access to higher education.
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