Main Street Ozark
300 West Commercial St.
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 667 5337 Office

479-667-0248 FAX

mainstreetozark@centurytel.net

RIVER & RAIL

OZARK MARINA

The Marina will develop a stop along the Arkansas River for recreational boat traffic.

The Marina will provide:
Temporary boat docking for visitors and River traffic
Boat fuel
Food and beverage
Shopping and recreational outdoor activity/park area

 RAILROAD CROSSING TOWER

The Railroad Crossing Tower will provide safe pedestrian passage from the end of 3^RD Street at River Street, across the railroad tracks to the Arkansas River side of the railroad tracks, where the Riverbend Pier and Riverwalk area are located.

The Crossing Tower will also act as a visual icon to terminate the access to the riverfront area at the end of Third Street.

The building materials for the Crossing Tower will reflect both respect for the existing textures of the downtown Ozark area with a red brick base and terra cotta roof, as well as, consist of new metal materials and colors that relate to the activities associated with water life.

 3 ^rd STREET EXTENSION

3rd Street currently terminates at River Street and provides no visual access to the Arkansas River.

3rd Street will be extended visually to the Arkansas River by clearing out the existing trees and brush, and providing a walkway to the edge of the bluff for pedestrian foot access to the edge of the train tracks and Railroad Crossing Tower.

 RIVERBEND PIER

The Pier will provide a unique tourist attraction to downtown Ozark and Arkansas River area.

The Pier will be used as an educational tool about the development of the Ozark river area. On the western edge of the Pier will be plaques dedicated to the factual information about the Arkansas River and construction of the Ozark River Bridge. On the eastern side of the pier will be plaques dedicated to education about the Corps of Engineers and design, construction and purpose of the Lock and Dam.

OLD JAIL HOUSE

The Old Jail House is an existing tourist attraction not currently being utilized by the city of Ozark.

The Jail House will be renovated so that the bottom floor may be used as retail space and the upper floor as a Bed and Breakfast.

Between the Old Jail House and the Riverbend Marketplace will be a pocket park with benches and fountain, which could be used as a memorial.

RIVERBEND MARKETPLACE

The existing buildings along River Street between the Old Jail House and the Train Depot will be renovated and converted into new retail and restaurant space The new retail space will promote new businesses to the downtown area and tie tourist to the riverfront area.

There will be a large outdoor plaza along the River side of the Marketplace for pedestrians to shop, dine outdoors, watch river traffic and walk without interruption or distractions by street traffic.

The new outdoor plaza will also provide a safe and relaxing area near the railroad tracks for viewing the Ozark Bridge, Arkansas River and the Lock and Dam.

 RIVERWALK PARK

¨ The Riverwalk Park will be a public recreational area for the residents of Ozark and surrounding area, as well as, tourist.

¨ The Park will become a recreational stop for boat traffic along the Arkansas River and automobile traffic from Interstate I-40 and Highway 64.

¨ The Riverwalk Park will have a walking trail through the middle lined with park benches and tables, as well as, a gazebo in the center for people’s enjoyment.

¨ The Riverwalk Park will also be a plant and bird sanctuary, with information along the trail telling about natural plants, wildlife and river animals common to the Ozark and Arkansas River Valley area.

¨ At the edge of the river will be concrete pillars that can be purchased by businesses or individuals to commemorate a company, person or event.

 MULTI-PURPOSE OUTDOOR AREA

¨ The Outdoor area between the Riverbend Marketplace and Train Depot can be used for a multitude of functions including:

o The Ozark Little Theater for special outdoor presentations

o The City of Ozark for the Old Fashion Square Gathering and Christmas decorations

o The citizens of Ozark for wedding receptions, birthday parties or other activities

o The Ozark Public Schools for pep rallies, educational events or school presentations

TRAIN DEPOT AND MUSEUM

¨ This is an existing tourist attraction currently being used by the City of Ozark to tell the history of the city, housing of historical artifacts, information about the railroad and location of other area and statewide tourist attractions.

¨ The Train Depot will act as a termination point for the riverfront development.