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Split by I-40 on the west side of North Little Rock, Burns Park encompasses more than 1,500 acres and is one of the largest city-owned parks in the country. While most of the area is still wooded, several sections have been developed into ballparks, hiking trails, a miniature golf course, an amusement park, bocce ball courts, a disc golf course, a special playground for handicapped children and an overnight campground complete with showers, grills and electric outlets. There also are picnic areas with tables and grills, a tennis and racquetball complex and a golf course.

Funland, a five-acre area within the park, allows adults to take a trip down Memory Lane while introducing their children to some old-fashioned fun. Operated under the auspices of the North Little Rock Lions Club, Funland has been around since the '40s. One of its highlights is the Argenta Belle, a miniature train that circles the area.

Carnival rides include a tilt-a-whirl, the scrambler, a carousel and several for smaller children. The rides, along with Funland's concession stand, picnic tables and a private pavilion, make the area popular for birthday and other private parties. The Lions Club hopes to construct a go-cart track, refurbish all existing rides and add new rides, especially ones for older kids. The club also has plans to renovate and landscape the park's existing miniature golf course.

RIDES--2009--Rides At Funland: (most mini 'children type')

Train Lil Eli Wheel Ferris Wheel Tilt-A-Whirl Scrambler Butterfly Carousel Helicopters Car Carousel Space Shuttle Wildcat Mini Coaster Tubs of Fun

Zamperla Mini Jets