Welcome to our City Services guide. In these pages you will find listings for the programs and services offered by the City of Sherwood. Included in the pages are brief descriptions and how to access the program or service of interest to you. In addition to the City's services, you will enjoy browsing through the quick help index. This section because it is host for such information as area attractions, community activities, information on Sherwood's parks and pools, Sherwood schools, emergency services, facilities and much more.
We are proud to be able to support the individual and family needs of our citizens through the various programs and services sponsored by the City. We offer a wide range of programs and services for our residents. Most of the services and programs offered by the City are free to Sherwood residents. Some of the programs and services will have a nominal fee to defray additional costs incurred such as materials, or equipment used. For your convenience we have arranged the programs and services into categories to assist you in quickly finding the ones of interest to you.
Quick Help Index
Accommodations
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Accountants/Bookkeepers
Sherwood is home to several professional service
businesses. For a complete listing of individuals and
firms that provide accounting & bookkeeping
assistance,
.
Advertising &
Promotion
Our Advertising &
Promotion Department coordinates special events
sponsored by the City of Sherwood.
to
learn more about the Department's services.
After-School Care Program
The
City of Sherwood offers after-school care from 3:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, for students attending
Sherwood public schools in 1st grade through 5th grade,
for children age 6 through 14 years old. A van picks up
the students at the school and brings them to Sherwood
Forest. The program includes an emphasis on assisting
the children in completing their homework assignments.
Tutors are available to assist the children. The
after-school program also offers organized indoor and
outdoor recreational activities for the children that
are overseen by program Counselors.
Animal
Services/Control
The Sherwood Animal
Shelter will respond 24 hours a day/7 days a week to any
problem you may have with stray or wild animals in or
around your property. Animal Services also offers
animals for adoption, and will provide spay and
neutering services for your pet for a modest fee. For
more information, you may contact us directly at (501)
834-2287.
Aquatics
Program
The Parks & Recreation
Department offers an aquatics program at the Bill Harmon
Recreation Center for children, adults, and seniors.
Assessment - Personal
Property Tax
Each year as part of the
renewal of your car tags, you must assess the amount of
your personal property with the State Revenue Office for
purposes of tax determination. Assessments can be done
at any State Revenue Office.
At Your
Service
At your service is a citizen
feedback feature of the City of Sherwood's Website. If
you have questions, suggestions, or wish to express your
concern about a City service,
. All
E-Mails are read and responded to as quickly as
feasible.
Ballpark
Schedule
The Sherwood Sports Complex is
host to several sports leagues and sporting events
throughout the year. For information on specific
tournaments or games, contact us directly at (501)
835-2154, or
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Bill Harmon Recreation
Center
The City of Sherwood opened the
Bill Harmon Recreation Center in April of 2002. The
facility offers strength and aerobics training under the
guidance of a fitness trainer, a large lap pool, an
indoor walking/running track, and a gymnasium with
basketball courts. Locker rooms and shower facilities
are also offered for the convenience of members. In
addition to the excellent exercise opportunities offered
by the Center, there are meeting rooms that may be
rented for special events such as seminars and
conferences. For more information on membership, or
programs offered at the Recreation Center .
Boards
The
City of Sherwood seeks input from citizens and
businesses on issues of concern to Sherwood and its
municipal government. For a list of Boards with their
current membership,
.
Bookkeepers/Accountants
Sherwood is home to several professional service
businesses. For a complete listing of individuals and
firms that provide accounting & bookkeeping
assistance,
.
Building
Permits
For information about when
construction permits are required, or about obtaining
construction permits for residential or commercial
building projects, contact us directly at (501)
835-4753.
Business License -
Privilege
All businesses operating
within the city limits of Sherwood must secure an annual
business, or privilege, license. This can be obtained in
the City Clerk's Office anytime Monday through Friday,
from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions
about whether you will require a business license, you
may contact us directly at (501) 835-5319.
Business
Opportunities
If you are an individual
thinking about opening a new business, or if you are an
existing business looking for a new home, consider the
opportunities available for you in Sherwood, Arkansas.
Our City actively supports our business community, and
ensures a business climate where businesses of all types
and sizes will be profitable. With over 700 businesses,
most of which are small family-owned establishments,
Sherwood boasts one of the lowest business failure rates
in the State. With a large middle-class, well-educated
population, Sherwood offers its retail and service
businesses a stable and productive customer and employee
base. Businesses locate here because they know that they
will be successful. For more information on specific
business opportunities currently available in Sherwood,
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C.O.P.P.S. Program
Our Community Oriented Policing & Problem
Solving program assigns Patrol Officers in neighborhoods
throughout the City of Sherwood to enable them to work
with, and get to know that specific neighborhood and its
public safety and educational needs. This hands-on
approach to policing is designed to ensure a closer tie
with the citizens we serve. For more information on the
C.O.P.P.S. Program, contact us directly at (501)
835-1425.
Cable Television
Cable TV service in Sherwood, Arkansas is offered
through Comcast Cable, Inc. and Charter Communications,
Inc. For more information regarding cable services for
residences or businesses, to establish new cable
service, report an outage, or cancel existing service,
.
Car Seat Inspection
Service
The Sherwood Police Department
will evaluate the safety of your Child Car Seat
installation at no cost. They also provide parents and
grandparents with safety information concerning
traveling in a car with small children. For more
information about this free service call (501) 835-1425.
Car Tags
An
Arkansas license plate must be purchased within thirty
days of moving into the State, or if you purchase a new
or used vehicle. Information concerning the purchase of
license plates is available at any State Revenue Office.
For more information,
to visit the Arkansas Department of Finance and
Administration web site.
Cemeteries
for a
listing of local area cemeteries and funeral homes.
Chamber of
Commerce
The Sherwood Chamber of
Commerce is a resource for businesses located in the
City of Sherwood. For more information about the Chamber
and its activities, contact us directly at (501)
835-7600.
Christmas
Parade
Each December, the City of
Sherwood sponsors a Christmas Parade for the community.
The Parade route will be available on the City's Website
in November and December. If you need additional
information about the Christmas Parade, or you have a
group that wants to participate in the parade, you may
contact the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce at (501)
835-7600.
Churches
Sherwood is home to a number of churches. For a
complete listing of the churches in Sherwood,
.
City Attorney
Our City Attorney represents the City of Sherwood in
both civil and criminal matters. For biographical
information about the City Attorney,
, or you
may contact the City Attorney at (501) 833-2051.
City Calendar
The City Calendar is a new online service offered by
the City of Sherwood. It lists special events and
programs offered by all of our City Departments. To see
upcoming events and programs,
. For
calendar information about a specific City Department,
visit their homepage in the City Hall Section of our
Website.
City Clerk
Our
City Clerk is responsible for all City records, and
assists the Mayor and City Council by managing all
financial aspects of the City's operations. For
biographical information about the City Clerk,
, or you
may contact the City Clerk at (501) 835-5219.
City Council
The Sherwood City Council is comprised of eight
Aldermen, two from each of our four Wards. They are
elected for two-year terms, and meet on the last Monday
of each month to consider business before the City. For
more information concerning the City Council, or to
learn who represents your Ward,
.
City Parks
Sherwood is proud to have several City parks that
offer recreational opportunities for all areas of the
City. For more information about the location and
activities offered by our City parks,
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City Planning
Residential and commercial building projects are
reviewed by the City's Engineering, Permit, &
Planning Department, and are required to be approved by
the City's Planning Commission. For more information
about residential or commercial building requirements
you may visit the homepage for our Engineering, Permit,
& Planning Department. For more information about
the Planning Commission,
.
City Pools
The
City of Sherwood maintains four outdoor pools and one
indoor pool. Our indoor pool, located in the Bill Harmon
Recreation Center, is open year-round to the public. The
four outdoor pools open in late spring, and are open
throughout the summer. Lifeguards are available at all
pools during their operating hours. For more information
on pool schedules, contact us directly at (501)
835-6893.
Commercial
Inspections
Commercial construction and
remodeling must be inspected by one of the City's
Inspectors prior to completion. This is done to ensure
that contractors adhere to all City safety and
construction codes. Inspectors are employees of the
Engineering, Permit, & Planning Department. For more
information about the Department, and its activities,.
Commissions
The City of Sherwood has a number of Commissions
that meet monthly to review various operational aspects
of the City. For more information about the Commissions
and their members,
.
Committees
The City of Sherwood has two Committees that meet
monthly to review various operational aspects of the
City. For more information about the Committees and
their members,
.
Community
Events
For a listing of upcoming
community events,
.
Construction
Permits
For information about when
construction permits are required, or about obtaining
construction permits for residential or commercial
building projects, contact us directly at (501)
835-4753.
Cops Kids Program
The Sherwood Police Department works with youth in
the community to educate them about the dangers of
drugs, and to acquaint them with the Police Department
and their activities. The program is built around
recreational and social activities for the kids, as well
as emphasis on volunteer service. For more information
about the Children on Patrol in Sherwood program,
contact us directly at (501) 835-1425.
Culture &
Recreation
The City of Sherwood offers
a wide variety of cultural and recreational
opportunities for residents and visitors. For more
information about places to see, or special events,
.
Dentists
For a complete listing of Dentists located in
Sherwood,
.
District Court
Our District Court hears civil and misdemeanor
criminal cases. For more information about the District
Court and when it meets, contact us directly at (501)
835-3693.
District Court
Judge
The Sherwood District Court is
presided over by our District Court Judge. He was
elected in the November 2000 election for a four-year
term. For biographical information about the Judge,
, or you
may contact the District Judge at (501) 835-3693.
Driver's
License
An Arkansas driver's license
must be obtained within thirty days of moving into the
State. Information concerning the test and licensing is
available at any State Revenue Office.
For more information,
to visit the Arkansas Department of Finance and
Administration web site.
Economic
Development
The City of Sherwood
actively works to attract new businesses into the
community. The Mayor and our Economic Development team
meet with developers and property owners to facilitate
opportunities for new businesses to locate in Sherwood.
Education
For a complete listing of pre-schools, elementary
schools, junior high schools, and high schools,.
Educational
Services
The City of Sherwood offers
educational services through several of its programs for
youth.
Elected Officials -
Municipal
The City of Sherwood has
twelve elected officials, a Mayor, eight Aldermen, a
City Attorney, a District Court Judge, and a City Clerk.
For a listing of your municipal elected officials,
.
Elected Officials -
National
For a listing of your
nationally elected officials,
.
Elected Officials -
State
For a listing of your State
elected officials,
.
Elections
The City of Sherwood offers information about
municipal, State, and national elections through its
Elections homepage in the City Hall Section of our
Website. For more information about this year's
elections and the election schedules,
.
Electrical
Service
For information on establishing
new electrical service within the City of Sherwood,
.
Emergency Medical
Services
For emergency medical
services, dial 911. Emergency medical services are
provided through the Sherwood Police & Fire
Departments, the Sylvan Hills Fire Department, and
private ambulance services.
Emergency
Services
For all emergency services,
dial 911. Emergency services are coordinated through the
911 dispatchers in the Sherwood Police Department.
Employment
If you are interested in full-time, part-time, or
seasonal employment with the City of Sherwood you are
encouraged to complete an Application for Employment.
For a complete listing of available jobs
.
Engineering, Permit,
& Planning
The Engineering, Permit,
& Planning Department manages a number of
engineering and construction related issues. For
information about the role of the Engineering, Permit,
& Planning Department,
, or you
may contact us directly at (501) 835-4753.
Events Listing
For a list of upcoming events in our community,
.
Explorers
Program
The Sherwood Police Department,
through its explorers program, teaches young adults ages
fourteen to eighteen about law enforcement as a career,
emphasizes volunteer service to the community, and
exposes them to basic Police Academy training. Explorers
also have an opportunity to interact with Sherwood
Police Officers during social outings. For more
information about the explorers program, contact us
directly at (501) 835-1425.
Facts &
Figures
For interesting facts and
figures about the City of Sherwood,
.
Fire Services
Sherwood has two fire departments that protect and
serve the City, the Sherwood Fire Department and the
Sylvan Hills Fire Department. For more information about
either of these departments,
.
Fitness
Instruction
The Bill Harmon Recreation
Center offers individual fitness instruction for adult
members who wish to get back into physical condition,
have specific exercise goals, or just want to know how
to use the equipment in the Center properly. For more
information about the program, contact us directly at
(501) 835-6893.
Fourth of July
Celebration
The City of Sherwood
sponsors a July 4th Celebration each year at Sherwood
Forest. Families and friends are encouraged to come!
Food and soft drinks are provided free of charge, and
there are games for the children. Later in the evening
there is a fireworks display that is worth staying to
see. For more information on the July 4th Celebration,
contact us directly at (501) 835-8909.
Freedom of Information
Act
The State of Arkansas Freedom of
Information Act allows individuals or groups with an
interest in receiving information about public
organizations or their decision-making to request
information in writing or electronically, if it exists.
For information about the Arkansas FOI law,
.
Frequently Asked
Questions
For a list of frequently
asked questions about available services and programs,
.
Funeral Homes &
Cemeteries
for a
listing of local area funeral homes and cemeteries.
Garbage &
Recycling
The City of Sherwood provides
a weekly garbage pick-up service for all private
residences. Businesses may contract for either weekly or
biweekly garbage pickup. "No paint containers of any
type are allowed in trash containers. Please put
paint containers in box and move to curb, then call
835-3288 for pick up." For solid wastes including
water heaters or appliances, you may contact the Public
Works Department at (501) 835-3288 to schedule pickup at
no additional charge. We encourage our residents to
recycle paper, plastic, and aluminum cans. Two recycling
centers are available twenty-four hours a day for
drop-off of recyclables. For more information about
schedules for garbage pickup,
.
Golf Courses
For a listing of area golf courses open to the
public,
.
Grocery Stores
For a listing of grocery stores located in the City
of Sherwood,
.
Halloween
Festival
On October 31st of each year,
the City of Sherwood hosts a Halloween Festival at
Sherwood Forest. There are treats and games for the
children, and families are encouraged to attend. For
more information on the Halloween Festival, contact us
directly at (501) 835-8909.
Henson Park Tennis
Center
The City of Sherwood offers
tennis lessons and league play for tennis enthusiasts at
the Henson Park Tennis Center. The Center has four
lighted, outdoor courts, and a tennis shop where you can
find clothes and equipment. For more information about
tennis lessons, contact us directly at (501) 835-9793.
History of
Sherwood
Sherwood is one of the fastest
growing cities in Arkansas, with over 22,000 residents.
We offer one of the highest qualities of life in a small
town atmosphere with close proximity to metropolitan
areas for shopping and entertainment. For a complete
history of the past fifty-plus years,
.
Hot Checks
The
City of Sherwood offers a collection service for bad
checks written to individuals or businesses in the
Central Arkansas area. Our collection rate on cases
handled is 85%. We can reduce the amount of time that a
business or individual has to wait for restitution of a
bad check. For more information about our services,
, or you
may contact us directly at (501) 835-0898.
Human Resources
The Office of Human Resources recruits new
employees, manages payroll and benefits, and coordinates
safety issues and job training for City employees. For
more information about the services offered by the
Office of Human Resources,
, or you
may contact us directly at (501) 833-3703.
Information
E-Mail
The City of Sherwood offers a
new online service to keep you abreast of specific
issues of interest to you through our Information E-Mail
service. You select those topics of particular interest
that you would like to be kept up-to-date on, and we
will place you on our E-Mail distribution list to
receive information updates periodically. To become a
subscriber of Information E-Mail, to
sign-up.
Inspections -
Commercial
For information on
guidelines used for commercial inspections, contact us
directly at (501) 835-4753.
Inspections -
Residential
For information on
guidelines used for residential inspections, contact us
directly at (501) 835-4753.
Jack Evans Senior Citizens
Center
The Jack Evans Senior Citizens
Center provides a wide array of social, educational, and
supportive programs and services to assist seniors in
our community. For more information on the programs and
services offered by the Center,
, or you
may contact us directly at (501) 834-5770.
Job Information
Hotline
In addition to the regular job
advertising and posting done by the City of Sherwood, we
offer a Job Information Hotline that contains a listing
of all current job openings. To access the Hotline, dial
(501) 835-1658.
Land Development
The City of Sherwood is working with area developers
to develop over 500 acres East and South of Highway 107,
and West of Brockington Road. When completed this new
subdivision will be home to over 400 new residents. The
City is also exploring the creation of a Tax Increment
Financing, or TIF District to assist us in developing
the infrastructure for this area of the City. If
approved, the new TIF District will accelerate
commercial development for the area, and improve roads
and utilities capacity.
Leaf Pick-up
Service
No more back breaking work to
bag your fallen leaves! In the fall and winter months,
the City of Sherwood offers its residents a leaf pick-up
service, as part of the fee for garbage collection and
recycling. Homeowners do not have to bag leaves during
the months of November - January of each year for the
City Sanitation Department to pick-up their leaves. You
may rake your leaves to the curbside, and our Sanitation
Department will vacuum them up and dispose of them. Our Sanitation Department will collect your unbagged
leaves during these months. For more information about the City's leaf
pickup service, contact us directly at (501) 835-3288.
Libraries
Sherwood has two public libraries available for its
residents: the Amy Sanders Public Library located at 31
Shelby Road, and the Sherwood Public Library located at
510 Sherwood Avenue.
License - Pets
All pets that are kept within the city limits of
Sherwood must be licensed. You may obtain a license for
your pet at the Sherwood Animal Shelter anytime between
8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To
contact the Shelter, dial (501) 834-2287.
License -
Vehicles
The State of Arkansas requires
that all vehicles in use must have a current license and
registration. To obtain a license plate for your
vehicle, visit one of the area State Revenue Offices.
Maps &
Directions
For an interactive map of
the City,
.
Mayor
Sherwood, Arkansas has a Mayor and City Council form
of government. The Mayor is elected to serve for a
four-year term, and is responsible for all day-to-day
operations of the City. For biographical information
about the Mayor,
, or you
may contact the Mayor's Office directly at (501)
835-6620.
Medical Care
For a listing of all medical care facilities located
in the City of Sherwood,
.
Municipal
Elections
For a schedule of municipal
elections in 2004,
.
Municipal Elected
Officials
The City of Sherwood has
twelve elected officials: a Mayor, eight Aldermen, a
City Attorney, a District Court Judge, and a City Clerk.
For a listing of your municipal elected officials,
.
National Elected
Officials
For a listing of your
nationally elected officials,
.
Navigational Tips &
Instructions
The City of Sherwood's
Website is organized to minimize the amount of searching
that you must do to find information of interest. As a
result, access to some of the informational pages can be
found in several areas of the Website. Information is
arranged in three basic forms for access: by type of
constituent group, i.e., residents, visitors, and
businesses; topically in alphabetical order either
through using the site map feature, or City services
feature; and finally by the Quick Links available on
most pages. Quick Links are designed to rapidly get you
to the most commonly used information in one or two
clicks. If you have any questions or suggestions on how
the Website may be changed to better serve your needs,
to give
us your input.
Neighborhood
Watch
The Sherwood Police Department
assists neighborhoods in creating and maintaining
neighborhood watch programs. As a part of our focus on
community-based policing, we are strong advocates of our
residents playing an active role by assisting the Police
Department in identifying any situations that appear out
of the ordinary. We do, however, want to caution our
citizens not to try to confront potentially dangerous
individuals. Call 911!
Newspapers
For a listing of local area newspapers to subscribe
or place a classified advertisement,
.
Optimist Club
The Sherwood Optimist Club assists the Parks &
Recreation Department with planning league tournaments
and staffing for concessions at the Ballpark.
Parking Tickets
If you have received a routine parking ticket
written by a Sherwood Police Officer, you have until
your court appearance date to pay the ticket, or
alternatively you may appear in our District Court to
contest the violation. If you are a juvenile, you must
appear in court with a parent or legal guardian. For
parking violations related to illegal parking in a
handicapped zone, you must appear in court.
Parks &
Recreation
The City of Sherwood offers
a wide variety of educational and recreational programs
through its Parks and Recreation Department. For
information about the services and programs available, .
Parks - City of
Sherwood
The City of Sherwood offers a
wide variety of educational and recreational programs
through its Parks and Recreation Department. For
information about the services and programs available,
contact us directly at (501) 835-6893 or
.
Partner Sites
The City of Sherwood partners with several
organizations to attract new businesses to our
community. For a listing of our partners,
.
Personal Property Tax -
Pulaski County
Residents pay an annual
county personal property tax on any vehicles and
personal property that you own. This tax is based on an
annual assessment of personal property that you own, and
is used to pay for public schools and County
infrastructure needs.
Personnel
Office
The Office of Human Resources
recruits new employees, manages payroll and benefits,
and coordinates safety issues and job training for City
employees. For more information about the services
offered by the Office of Human Resources,
, or you
may contact us directly at (501) 833-3703.
Pet Licenses
All
pets that are kept within the City limits of Sherwood
must be licensed. You may obtain a license for your pet
at the Sherwood Animal Shelter anytime between 8:30 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To contact the
Shelter, dial (501) 834-2287.
Pet
Neutering/Spaying
All adopted stray
pets through an Animal Shelter must, by State law, be
neutered or spayed prior to adoption. For animals
adopted through the Sherwood Animal Shelter, we will
ensure that they are neutered or spayed and that the
animal receives their first set of shots as part of the
adoption fee. For more information on this service, or
other services offered by the Animal Services
Department,
, or you
may contact us directly at (501) 834-2287.
Phone Service
For a listing of phone service providers to add new
service, change existing service options, or terminate
phone service,
.
Physicians
For a listing of Physicians within the City of
Sherwood,
.
Places of
Worship
Sherwood is home to a number of
churches. For a complete listing of the churches in
Sherwood,
.
Planning &
Development
Residential and commercial
building projects are reviewed by the Cities
Engineering, Permit, & Planning Department, and are
required to be approved by the City's Planning
Commission. For more information about residential or
commercial building requirements you may visit the
homepage for our
Engineering, Permit, & Planning
Department. For more information about the Planning
Commission,
.
Police
The
Sherwood Police Department offers programs for children,
youth, and adults in an effort to create and maintain a
safe environment for the residents of Sherwood,
Arkansas. For information about the various programs
offered by the Department,
, or you
may contact the Department directly at (501) 835-1425.
Post Office
The Sherwood Branch of the Post Office is located at
2300 Wildwood Avenue. Their hours of operation are 8:30
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00
a.m. until Noon on Saturday. The Post Office is closed
on Sundays, but residents may access their Post Office
Boxes twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week.
Privilege License -
Business
All businesses operating
within the City limits of Sherwood must secure an annual
business, or privilege, license. This can be obtained in
the City Clerk's Office anytime from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. If you have any questions
about whether you will require a business license, you
may contact us directly at 835-5319.
Problems -
Reporting
If you wish to report a
problem of any kind to the City Administration, you may
do so by
.
Property Taxes -
County
The City of Sherwood does not
assess a municipal property tax on its residents.
Residents pay an annual county personal property tax on
any vehicles you own, and on your residence (if you own
your home). This tax is used to pay for public education
and County infrastructure needs.
Public Swim Times
Lifeguards are on duty at all outdoor and indoor
pools during their operating hours. For a schedule of
pool hours, contact us directly at (501) 835-6893.
Public
Transportation
Sherwood has a mass
transit route provided through the Central Arkansas
Transit Authority (CAT), that services our City and the
Little Rock metropolitan area.
For Sherwood CAT Route
For
the Central Arkansas Transit Authority
Public Works
The Public Works Department offers a number of
essential services for the residents of Sherwood,
including garbage pick-up, solid waste pick-up and
disposal, fall and winter leaf pick-up service,
environmental recycling, free mulch, and street and
drainage maintenance. For more information about the
Department and its services,
, or you
may contact us directly at (501) 835-3288.
Radio Stations
For a listing of area radio stations,
.
Realtors
If
you are considering the purchase or rental of a home,
and need a Realtor to assist you,
for a
listing of Real Estate companies located in Sherwood.
Recreation
The City of Sherwood offers a wide variety of
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors
including aquatics classes, personal fitness
instruction, four outdoor and one indoor pool, a Youth
Recreation Center, the Bill Harmon Recreation Center,
and seventeen City parks and recreational facilities.
The Wall Street Journal named Sherwood, Arkansas one of
the 10 best cities in the U.S. One of the safest cities
in Arkansas, Sherwood has all the charm of a small town,
with the services of a larger metropolitan City.
Recreation Center - Bill
Harmon
The
Bill Harmon Recreation
Center that opened in April of 2002 offers strength and
aerobics training under the guidance of a fitness
trainer, a large lap pool, an indoor walking/running
track, and a gymnasium with basketball courts. Locker
rooms and shower facilities are also offered for the
convenience of members. In addition to the excellent
exercise opportunities offered by the Center, there are
meeting rooms that may be rented for special events such
as seminars and conferences. For more information on
membership, or programs offered at the Recreation Center
contact us directly at (501) 835-6893.
Recycling &
Garbage
The City of Sherwood provides a
weekly garbage pick-up service for all private
residences. Businesses may contract for either weekly or
biweekly garbage pickup. For solid wastes including
water heaters or appliances, you may contact the Public
Works Department at (501) 835-3288 to schedule pickup at
no additional charge. We encourage our residents to
recycle paper, plastic, and aluminum cans. Two recycling
centers are available twenty-four hours a day for
drop-off of recyclables. For more information about
schedules for garbage pickup,
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Reporting a Crime
To report a crime, dial 911.
Reporting
Problems
If you wish to report a
problem of any kind to the City Administration, you may
do so by
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Reporting Road
Repairs
If you wish to report a
necessary road repair within the City limits, you may do
so by
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Residential
Inspections
For information on
guidelines used for residential inspections, contact us
directly at (501) 835-4753.
Roads
The
Public Works and Engineering, Permit, and Planning
Departments share responsibility for maintaining
roadways, traffic lights, and signage within the City of
Sherwood. If you have a problem with the quality of a
roadway, a street light that is out, or observe an
unsafe condition as a result of inadequate or missing
signage, contact the Public Works Department at (501)
835-3288. If you observe a malfunctioning or non-working
traffic light, contact the Engineering, Permit, and
Planning Department at (501) 835-4753.
Satellite
Television
Satellite TV service in
Sherwood, Arkansas is offered through. For more
information regarding cable services for residences or
businesses, to establish new satellite television
service, report an outage, or cancel existing service,
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Schools
For
a complete listing of pre-schools, elementary schools,
junior high schools, high schools, and
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Senior
Activities
The Jack Evans Senior
Citizens Center offers both structured and unstructured
recreational and social activities from 9:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and musical
entertainment every Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until
10:00 p.m.
Senior Trips
The Senior Citizens Center organizes trips to
museums, Branson, Missouri, and other attractions
several times per year. For more information on planned,
upcoming trips, contact us directly at (501) 834-5770.
Senior Classes
The Center offers professional instruction for
seniors, including beginning and intermediate computer
classes, water painting, crafts, ceramics, line dancing,
Tai Chi exercise classes, and 55 Alive Driving class in
association with the AARP. The Center has an active
educational program for its participants, which sets it
apart from facilities that are just a place to
socialize.
Senior Potluck
Luncheon
One of the most popular events
at the Center is the monthly potluck luncheon. Attended
regularly by over 100 seniors from the community, the
luncheon is a feast of food coupled with an informative
speaker each month. Prior speakers have talked about
senior health, financial security, Medicare and
Medicaid, and consumer protection laws. In addition to
educational presentations, there has been local musical
entertainment provided by individuals and groups in the
area.
Seniors Shuttle
Service
The Jack Evans Senior Citizens
Center provides a free shuttle service for seniors that
are no longer independent. The service picks up seniors
at their home and takes them shopping, to doctor's
appointments, and other places they need to go to
maintain an independent lifestyle. The Center
appreciates community donations to help support this
vital service for our seniors. For more information on
this City service, contact us directly at (501)
834-5770.
Sewage Treatment
Wastewater for Sherwood residences and businesses is
handled by the North Little Rock Wastewater Department
and the Sherwood Wastewater Department. A new wastewater
facility is under construction in Sherwood that will
handle most of the wastewater capacity for the City. For
more information about wastewater planning, or questions
about specific wastewater requirements for construction
projects, contact our City Engineer at (501) 835-4753.
Sewers &
Drains
If you are experiencing a
drainage problem with a public storm drain, contact the
Public Works Department at (501) 835-3288. If the
problem is related to wastewater, contact the Sherwood
Sewer Department at (501) 835-4753.
Sherwood Fest
In the fall of every year, the City of Sherwood
holds a festival at Sherwood Forest. The day starts with
a Chamber sponsored pancake breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m., and there are homemade crafts and food for
sale, rides for the kids, and contests and entertainment
for children and adults, pony rides and a petting zoo
for the children, as well as educational demonstrations
by Sherwood Police and Fire Departments. Sherwood Fest
is a fun time for the entire family.
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is a 21,000 square foot indoor and
outdoor event facility operated by the Advertising &
Promotion Department of the City. It is home to
conferences, seminars, parties, weddings, and events of
all types year-round. Sherwood Forest is also the site
for the City's After-School Care Program that provides
instructional and recreational activities for children
attending Sherwood Public Schools in Kindergarten
through 5th grade. To book an event, contact us at (501)
835-8909.
Shopping
Sherwood is conveniently located to several area
shopping centers, and is home to many quaint specialty
shops. For a listing of shopping opportunities,
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Solid Waste
Pick-up
The City of Sherwood provides
pickup service for solid waste items as part of the
monthly garbage & recycling fee. If you have hot
water heaters, or large appliances that you need to
dispose of, call our Public Works Department at (501)
835-3288 to schedule a pickup time.
Special Events
For a list of upcoming events in our community,
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Sports Complex
The Sherwood Sports Complex is host to several
sports leagues and sporting events throughout the year.
For a schedule of ballpark events and their times
contact us directly at (501) 835-2154.
State Elected
Officials
For a listing of your State
elected officials,
Streets
The
Public Works and
Engineering, Permit, and Planning
Departments share responsibility for maintaining
roadways, traffic lights, and signage within the City of
Sherwood. If you have a problem with the quality of a
roadway, a street light that is out, or observe an
unsafe condition as a result of inadequate or missing
signage, contact the Public Works Department at (501)
835-3288. If you observe a malfunctioning or non-working
traffic light, contact the Engineering, Permit, and
Planning Department at (501) 835-4753.
Swimming Pool
Schedule
Lifeguards are on duty at all
outdoor and indoor pools during their operating hours.
For a schedule of pool hours, contact us directly at
(501) 835-6893.
Taxes
The City
of Sherwood's annual operating budget is funded largely
through a one-cent sales tax on items purchased.
Currently Sherwood has an additional one-cent sales tax,
used to fund improvements to our wastewater district.
The wastewater tax will sunset in July 2005, at which
time Sherwood's sales tax will be one-cent.
T-Ball League
The Parks & Recreation Department offers a
T-Ball League for children age 4, and a separate league
for 5 and 6 years old. For more information on
participating, or a schedule of games, contact us
directly at (501) 835-2154.
Television
Stations
For a listing of area
television stations,
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Tennis Center - Henson
Park
The City of Sherwood offers tennis
lessons and league play for tennis enthusiasts at the
Henson Park Tennis Center. The Center has four lighted,
outdoor courts, and a tennis shop where you can find
clothes and equipment. For more information about tennis
lessons, or adult tennis leagues, contact us directly at
(501) 835-9793.
Tennis Lessons
The Tennis Center offers private and group tennis
lessons for children, adults, and seniors. For more
information about taking tennis lessons as an
individual, or part of a group, contact the Tennis
Professional at (501) 835-9793.
Tourism
With
over 30 sports tournaments each year, the City of
Sherwood is a destination site for thousands of sports
enthusiasts. The City provides visitors to Sherwood with
information on our Website to assist them in planning
their trip, and to aid them while they are here. For
more information about visiting Sherwood, visit the
Visiting Here Section of our Website.
Traffic Tickets
If you have received a routine traffic ticket
written by a Sherwood Police Officer, you have until
your court appearance date to pay the ticket, or
alternatively you may appear in our District Court to
contest the violation. If you are a juvenile, you must
appear in court with a parent or legal guardian. For
tickets involving an accident, where you are driving
without insurance or on a suspended license, or a stop
involving any misdemeanor offense you must appear in our
District Court. For information concerning your
obligations you may contact our Court Department at
(501) 835-3693.
Trails
A
number of our City parks have walking or biking trails.
For a complete listing of City parks and facilities,
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Transit
Sherwood has a mass transit route provided through
the Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CAT), that
services our City and the Little Rock metropolitan area.
For Sherwood CAT Route
For
the Central Arkansas Transit Authority
Transportation
Sherwood is centrally located to provide nearby
access for shipping from the Little Rock area Port
Authority, airfreight from the Little Rock Regional
Airport, and ground transportation over our State and
Interstate highway system.
Utilities
For a listing of companies providing utilities
services for Sherwood residents,
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Veterinarians
For a
listing of local area veterinary clinics, animal
hospitals,
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Wastewater
To report a problem with your wastewater, contact us
at (501) 835-4653.
Water Aerobics
Water aerobics classes are offered through the
Parks
& Recreation Department's Aquatics Program. For
more information, contact us at (501) 835-6893.
Water Service
Water aerobics classes are offered through the
Parks
& Recreation Department's Aquatics Program for
adults and seniors. For more information on
participating, or a schedule of the classes, contact us
directly at (501) 835-6893.
Yard Waste
Yard waste must be bagged before it can be picked-up
by our Sanitation Department. An exception to this
requirement is our fall and winter leaf pick-up service
that runs from November through January. Fallen leaves
may be raked to the curbside for pick-up during this
timeframe without first being bagged.
Youth Baseball
League
The Parks & Recreation
Department offers a Youth Baseball League for children
age 4 through12 years old. For more information on
participating, or to view a schedule of games, .
Youth Basketball
League
The Parks & Recreation
Department offers Youth Basketball Leagues for children
age 8 through 13 years old. For more information on
participating, or a schedule of games, contact us
directly at (501) 835-2154.
Youth Center
The Parks & Recreation Department manages a
local Youth Center to provide recreational opportunities
for children and adults of all ages. Children under the
age of eight years old must be accompanied by a person
thirteen years of age or older. For more information
about the programs or upcoming events at the Youth
Center, contact us directly at (501) 835-9599.
Youth Council
The Sherwood Youth Council is open to young adults
in 10th grade through 12th grade. The Youth Council
advises the Sherwood City Council on issues of concern
to the communities youth. Youth Council members have an
opportunity to see how our municipal government process
works. The Youth Council has also visited the nations
capitol and interacts with our State and nationally
elected officials.
Youth Soccer
League
The Parks & Recreation
Department offers Youth Soccer Leagues for children age
4 through 12 years old. For more information on
participating, or a schedule of games, contact us
directly at (501) 835-2154.
Youth Softball
Leagues
The Parks & Recreation
Department offers Youth Softball Leagues for children
age 4 through 16 years old. For more information on
participating, or a schedule of games, contact us
directly at (501) 835-2154.
Youth Tennis
Lessons
The Parks & Recreation
Department offers a Youth Tennis lessons for children
age 5 through adults. For more information on
participating, contact us directly at (501) 835-9793.
Zoning
The
Engineering, Permit, and Planning Department is
responsible for recommending initial zoning and rezoning
requests to the Planning Commission. All zoning requests
must first be approved by the Planning Commission and by
a simple majority vote of the City Council. For more
information regarding zoning options, and the zoning or
rezoning process, contact us directly at (501) 835-4753.