Harrison, Arkansas

About Harrison

Harrison, AR is a close-knit town located in northern Arkansas, home to 13,723 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Harrison holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,231 residents per square mile.

📰 Harrison News Today

• David Dewayne Martin Sr. Obituary | Holt Memorial Chapel | Harrison, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Jessica Ferguson Obituary, Age 39 - December 18, 2025 - Harrison, Arkansas Durango Herald · Aug 16
• First Alert Weather: Dry air sparks burn ban concerns in Harrison and across Arkansas KY3 · Aug 16
• First Alert Weather: Dry air sparks burn ban concerns in Harrison and across Arkansas fox10tv.com · Aug 16
• Rodney Harrison’s son, Christian, could be “heartbeat” of Arkansas defense NBC Sports · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Harrison Unique

• One of 13 places in the US named Harrison — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,723.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Harrison

• Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe — coffee shop
• Brick Oven Pizza — pizza
• Colton's Steakhosue
• Harrison Country Club
• Pizza Hut
• Western Sizzlin

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Boone County Heritage Museum · Museum
• Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Harrison

• Anstaff Soccer Complex and Harrison Tennis Complex reviews ★
• Lake Harris Park reviews ★
• Minnie Harris Park reviews ★
• Woodland Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Harrison

• BERGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• BERGMAN HIGH SCHOOL
• BERGMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
• FOREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
• HARRISON KINDERGARTEN
• HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• NORTH ARK TECHNICAL CENTER
• SKYLINE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• North Arkansas Regional Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Harrison

🏘️ Nearby Communities