North Little Rock reopens part of Arkansas River Trail
A cyclist rides along the Arkansas river trail through Burns park on Monday, May 8, 2023. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Stephen Swofford) A part of th...

A cyclist rides along the Arkansas river trail through Burns park on Monday, May 8, 2023. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Stephen Swofford) A part of the Arkansas River Trail that has been closed to the public since an EF3 tornado struck on March 31 has reopened in Burns Park, the city of North Little Rock announced Monday. North Little Rock officials urged cyclists, runners and walkers to stay on the trail. The area adjacent to the river trail near the soccer fields is off limits for cyclists and foot traffic, the city said in its announcement, which stressed safety.