Bella Vista is located in Northwest Arkansas surrounded by breathtaking views of the Ozark Mountains in Benton County. The 2000 census had a total population of 16,582. The Bella Vista Property Owners Association (POA) estimates that there are approximately 11,500 homes and currently over 24,000 residents located in an area covering sixty-five square miles (36,326 acres).
This affluent residential community is 1/3 developed and includes homes, townhouses, timeshare, churches, multi-family, commercial centers including both professional and business space, medical facilities, library, sheriff, fire and EMS.
The village has two USPS zip codes: on the east side 72714 and on the west side 72715. First established in 1965, the Cooper Master planned community is located on US Highway 71 between Bentonville, Arkansas and the Missouri state line. It is the largest unincorporated community in all of Arkansas, but could soon change to its own incorporated city when the voting takes place later this year. Village amenities include a marina and yacht club, eight golf courses, seven lakes, three country clubs, two fitness centers, two miniature golf courses, a 2.5-mile nature trail, and five recreational centers with swimming pools and tennis complexes. Although originally established as an affluent retirement community, recent growth includes many young couples and families. A lot of this growth is due to headquarters of three major Fortune 500 corporations including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt. It is "governed" by the POA, a private organization that performs all the normal functions of a local government with a budget of $23,000,000.
This affluent residential community is 1/3 developed and includes homes, townhouses, timeshare, churches, multi-family, commercial centers including both professional and business space, medical facilities, library, sheriff, fire and EMS.
The village has two USPS zip codes: on the east side 72714 and on the west side 72715. First established in 1965, the Cooper Master planned community is located on US Highway 71 between Bentonville, Arkansas and the Missouri state line. It is the largest unincorporated community in all of Arkansas, but could soon change to its own incorporated city when the voting takes place later this year. Village amenities include a marina and yacht club, eight golf courses, seven lakes, three country clubs, two fitness centers, two miniature golf courses, a 2.5-mile nature trail, and five recreational centers with swimming pools and tennis complexes. Although originally established as an affluent retirement community, recent growth includes many young couples and families. A lot of this growth is due to headquarters of three major Fortune 500 corporations including Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt. It is "governed" by the POA, a private organization that performs all the normal functions of a local government with a budget of $23,000,000.
Bella Vista Village Lakes
Located in the Ozark Mountains Bella Vista Village has eight lakes. These lakes are not "public" in that only members of the village or their guests are permitted to use them. Lake Ann, Lake Windsor, and Lake Loch Lomond are the largest all sports lakes in the village. Lake Avalon, Lake Norwood, and Lake Rayburn are primarily fishing lakes with "no wake" restrictions. Current POA boat permits are required as are Arkansas fishing licenses, when fishing Bella Vista lakes.
* Lake Ann is an all watersport lake with 112.5 acres of surface area. Because it is 53.5 feet deep with no power limit, water skiing is allowed on Lake Ann.
* Lake Windsor is the second largest of our Lakes, covering 220 acres with a maximum depth of 79.5 feet. Lake Windsor is also an unlimited power lake. Skiing is allowed.
* Loch Lomond is the largest of all the lakes in the Village. Eighty feet deep and covering 477 acres, this crystal clear lake is perfect for every kind of water recreation. There is no power limit, skiing is allowed, and boat rental is available.
* Lake Avalon is a limited power lake that features an enclosed, heated fishing dock located off of Tamworth Circle. This lake covers 67 acres and is 50 feet deep.
* Lake Brittany is 77 feet deep, has a 35-acre surface area and is a limited power lake. Although there is not a launching ramp at this time, the terrain is suitable for launching.
* Lake Norwood located just north of Bella Vista's Town Center, has 34.5 acres of surface area and is 75 feet deep. The Lake Norwood launching ramp is located north of Harp's Food Store in Town Center. This is a limited power lake.
* Lake Rayburn is 60 feet deep and has a 47-acre surface area. This lake has limited power regulations. It also features a designated swimming area and a launching ramp that is accessible from Lakeside Drive.
* Lake Bella Vista is located just off Hwy. 71. This lake is 22 acres and 8 feet deep
Bella Vista golf
What golf courses are available in Bella Vista?
Eight courses create six golf complexes in Bella Vista, with the level of play ranging from comfortable to challenging.
* The Bella Vista Country Club, the community's oldest course, completed a major greens renovation project in March 2005. Stretching some 6,900 yards, the 18-hole course features relatively few hills as it mildly rolls along Route 71.
* The Kingswood Golf Course also strolls along Route 71. The links style 18-hole course covers 6,247 yards, running north towards the Bella Vista Country Club before winding back to the Kingsdale clubhouse off Riordan Road.
* The Berksdsale Golf Course comprises the second half of the Kingsdale Golf Complex. The village's most played course plays both sides of Route 71 as its 18 holes role through 6,368 yards of trees, water and sand.
* The Dogwood Hills Golf Course, the village's newest, provides two-thirds of 27 holes of golf at the Metfield Golf Complex. The links style 18-hole course covers 6,233 yards of gentle terrain and towering trees, with holes ranging from 140 to 552 yards.
* The Brittany Golf Course is an executive 9-hole offering of 1,889 yards with five Par 3's and four Par 4's. Designed to challenge both novices and the experienced, the golf course completes the 27 holes that comprise the Metfield Golf Complex.
* The Branchwood Golf Course provides the village's other 9-hole course, all Par 3's shorter than 153 yards. Located on Glasgow Road, the courses is carved from Bella Vista hollers that offer amazing views of nature in the spring and fall.
* The Highlands Golf Course tests your shot-making talents with 18 holes on 6,640 yards built among Bella Vista's most tumultuous terrain. Beautiful views lessen the pain of lost balls, and novice golfers will find it a challenge.
* The Scotsdale Golf Course offers 18 holes on 6,745 yards that play like two totally different 9-hole courses. The front nine are a gentle, generous group while the back nine make novices shudder, especially Holes 12 through 15 which offer amazingly beautiful views and an even more amazing demand of skill.
Located in the Ozark Mountains Bella Vista Village has eight lakes. These lakes are not "public" in that only members of the village or their guests are permitted to use them. Lake Ann, Lake Windsor, and Lake Loch Lomond are the largest all sports lakes in the village. Lake Avalon, Lake Norwood, and Lake Rayburn are primarily fishing lakes with "no wake" restrictions. Current POA boat permits are required as are Arkansas fishing licenses, when fishing Bella Vista lakes.
* Lake Ann is an all watersport lake with 112.5 acres of surface area. Because it is 53.5 feet deep with no power limit, water skiing is allowed on Lake Ann.
* Lake Windsor is the second largest of our Lakes, covering 220 acres with a maximum depth of 79.5 feet. Lake Windsor is also an unlimited power lake. Skiing is allowed.
* Loch Lomond is the largest of all the lakes in the Village. Eighty feet deep and covering 477 acres, this crystal clear lake is perfect for every kind of water recreation. There is no power limit, skiing is allowed, and boat rental is available.
* Lake Avalon is a limited power lake that features an enclosed, heated fishing dock located off of Tamworth Circle. This lake covers 67 acres and is 50 feet deep.
* Lake Brittany is 77 feet deep, has a 35-acre surface area and is a limited power lake. Although there is not a launching ramp at this time, the terrain is suitable for launching.
* Lake Norwood located just north of Bella Vista's Town Center, has 34.5 acres of surface area and is 75 feet deep. The Lake Norwood launching ramp is located north of Harp's Food Store in Town Center. This is a limited power lake.
* Lake Rayburn is 60 feet deep and has a 47-acre surface area. This lake has limited power regulations. It also features a designated swimming area and a launching ramp that is accessible from Lakeside Drive.
* Lake Bella Vista is located just off Hwy. 71. This lake is 22 acres and 8 feet deep
Bella Vista golf
What golf courses are available in Bella Vista?
Eight courses create six golf complexes in Bella Vista, with the level of play ranging from comfortable to challenging.
* The Bella Vista Country Club, the community's oldest course, completed a major greens renovation project in March 2005. Stretching some 6,900 yards, the 18-hole course features relatively few hills as it mildly rolls along Route 71.
* The Kingswood Golf Course also strolls along Route 71. The links style 18-hole course covers 6,247 yards, running north towards the Bella Vista Country Club before winding back to the Kingsdale clubhouse off Riordan Road.
* The Berksdsale Golf Course comprises the second half of the Kingsdale Golf Complex. The village's most played course plays both sides of Route 71 as its 18 holes role through 6,368 yards of trees, water and sand.
* The Dogwood Hills Golf Course, the village's newest, provides two-thirds of 27 holes of golf at the Metfield Golf Complex. The links style 18-hole course covers 6,233 yards of gentle terrain and towering trees, with holes ranging from 140 to 552 yards.
* The Brittany Golf Course is an executive 9-hole offering of 1,889 yards with five Par 3's and four Par 4's. Designed to challenge both novices and the experienced, the golf course completes the 27 holes that comprise the Metfield Golf Complex.
* The Branchwood Golf Course provides the village's other 9-hole course, all Par 3's shorter than 153 yards. Located on Glasgow Road, the courses is carved from Bella Vista hollers that offer amazing views of nature in the spring and fall.
* The Highlands Golf Course tests your shot-making talents with 18 holes on 6,640 yards built among Bella Vista's most tumultuous terrain. Beautiful views lessen the pain of lost balls, and novice golfers will find it a challenge.
* The Scotsdale Golf Course offers 18 holes on 6,745 yards that play like two totally different 9-hole courses. The front nine are a gentle, generous group while the back nine make novices shudder, especially Holes 12 through 15 which offer amazingly beautiful views and an even more amazing demand of skill.
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