The City of Parkin, AR
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The city of Parkin is located in the state of Arkansas in Cross County and has a population of 1,447 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Parkin is West Memphis, approximately 26 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Parkin, including Family Quick Stop, Stewart's Barbq, Bulldog Cafe, Super Valu Pizza Shop and Jb's Steakhouse. For a larger selection of Parkin restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Parkin Museums, Casinos and/or Golf Courses, including the T. O. Fuller State Park Golf Course, Chucalissa Museum and Archaeological site, Parkin Archeological State Park, Southland Greyhound Park and Riverside Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Parkin please click on the Attractions tab above.
Parkin, Arkansas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Parkin
In the month of December, Parkin experiences an average high temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 31 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.86 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Parkin with daytime temperatures averaging 88 degrees in the summer, and 48 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Parkin to receive an average of 3.94 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 2.9 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 108 degrees in the summer and as low as -10 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Parkin should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 71 degrees, and nighttime lows of 49.
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Parkin, Arkansas Attractions
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Chucalissa Museum and Archaeological site - , Memphis, T.O. Fuller State Park is a state park in the city of Memphis in West Tennessee. It consists of 1,138 acres of mostly forest located in South Memphis on Mitchell Road. It is the only state park within the city limits and is one of the few locations within the city suitable for wildlife.
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Cottonwoods Golf Club - , Robinsonville, The Cottonwoods Golf Club is an 18 hole resort golf course in Tunica County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Robinsonville. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 662-357-6078.
Address: 13615 Old Hwy 61 N, Robinsonville, MS 38664
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Craighills Golf Course - Jonesboro, The Craighills Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Craighead County Arkansas. This course is located in the city of Jonesboro, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 870-932-5383.
Address: 1000 E Craighead Forest Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404
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Gold Strike - , Tunica Resorts, Gold Strike Resort and Casino in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi is an MGM Resorts International resort located 20 minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee. In 2008, MGM Mirage made a large investment in Gold Strike Casino Resort and a commitment to the Tunica market with a multi-million dollar renovation and remodeling project. The upgrade, which took two years to complete and is the largest in the casino resort’s history, included all of Gold Strike’s 1,133 oversized rooms and 125 suites, the conference and convention center, the Atrium Cafe, the Courtyard Buffet and the high-limit gaming and lobby areas.
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Harrah's Casino Tunica - , Tunica Resorts, Harrah's Casino Tunica, formerly Grand Casino Tunica, is a casino and resort located in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. The casino offers a 140,000 sq ft casino and three hotels with a total of 1,356 rooms. There is also an RV park, the Bellissimo Spa & Salon, a convention center, and a 2,500 seat entertainment venue called the Harrah's Event Center.
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Horseshoe - , Tunica Resorts, The Horseshoe Casino Tunica is a casino resort located in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi. It was developed by Jack Binion, the son of Las Vegas gaming legend Benny Binion and named after his father's famous Binion's Horseshoe downtown gambling hall. Much like its namesake, the Horseshoe Tunica is known for catering to serious gamblers, particularly table games players, and is known for its liberal, player-favorable rules and its comp policies.
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Parkin Archeological State Park - Parkin, Parkin Archeological State Park, which is also referred to as Parkin Indian Mound, is an archeological site and state park in Parkin, Cross County, Arkansas. Around 1350–1650 CE an aboriginal palisaded village existed at the site, at the confluence of the St. Francis and Tyronza Rivers. Artifacts from this site are on display at the site museum. The Parkin Site is the type site for the Parkin phase, an expression of Late Mississippian culture.
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River Bend Links - , Robinsonville, The River Bend Links is an 18 hole resort golf course in Tunica County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Robinsonville. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 662-363-1005.
Address: 1205 Nine Lakes Dr, Robinsonville, MS 38664
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Riverside Golf Club - , Memphis, The Riverside Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Shelby County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Memphis. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 901-774-4340.
Address: 465 S Parkway W, Memphis, TN 38109
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Southland Greyhound Park - West Memphis, Southland Greyhound Park is a greyhound racing park and casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. Over 400 greyhound races take place at the Park each year. Simulcast thoroughbred and greyhound races from other tracks around the United States are also offered.
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Parkin, Arkansas Hotels
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Parkin, Arkansas Restaurants
This is a list of Parkin Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Fast Foods & Carry Out and Delicatessens Retail. Happy Dining!
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