Authority to operate

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1301, under Powers of Municipalities Generally.

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1301

(a) Any city or town, or any board thereof, may:(1) Operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds;(2) Acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities; and(3) Expend funds for the operation of the program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) Operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds;

(2) Acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities; and

(3) Expend funds for the operation of the program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to §§ 17-22-201 — 17-22-204, 17-22-301 — 17-22-303, and 17-22-305.