Welcome To Fort Smith
The City of Fort Smith is committed to providing high-quality, resident-focused services for the advancement of a thriving community. Our vision is to be a dynamic, business, family, and military-friendly destination that welcomes people from all over the world.
About Fort Smith
Spanning more than 68 square miles of River Valley farmland, Fort Smith is the largest city in Western Arkansas and ranks as the state’s third-largest populated city. Nearly 90,000 people proudly call Fort Smith home and nearly 300,000 residents of the surrounding metropolitan region look to Fort Smith for shopping, entertainment, employment, education, healthcare, and more.
Fort Smith Area Utilities
There are several area service providers for gas, electricity, water, and more.To establish service, pay your bill, or find contact info for each utility service, click the appropriate button below.
Fort Smith Water Utilities
We are a unified team committed to delivering reliable, high-quality drinking water and water reclamation (wastewater) services for the City of Fort Smith and the River Valley.To pay your bill, report an issue, or learn more about the City of Fort Smith Water Utilities Department, click the button below.
AVECC (Electric)
Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) is a not-for-profit Corporation headquartered in Ozark, AR. District offices are located in Waldron and Van Buren, AR. and Pocola, OK. Currently, the Cooperative has more than 6,600 miles of distribution lines, 36 electrical substations, and more than 59,000 electric services. The total electric plant of AVECC is valued at more than $264 million and member equity is 37.90%.
OG&E (Electric)
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE), is Oklahoma's largest electric company. For 121 years, we have provided customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas with the safe, reliable electricity needed to power their businesses and homes with some of the nation's lowest electric rates, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Our employees are committed to generating and delivering electricity, protecting the environment, and providing excellent service to approximately 892,000 customers. OG&E’s 7,240 MW of electric generation capacity is fueled by natural gas, wind, low-sulfur coal, and solar. OG&E employees live, work, and volunteer in the communities we serve. For more information about OG&E, visit us at OGE.com.
AOG (Gas)
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation (AOG) is a natural gas utility committed to delivering clean, safe, affordable, and reliable energy solutions to our customers every day through exceptional service and a strong commitment to the communities we serve.We provide natural gas to approximately 60,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers in Arkansas and Oklahoma. We've been serving the people in Fort Smith and the surrounding area with safe and reliable service for nearly 75 years.
Foreign Military Sales Project
Check out a website designed to give you a focused overview of what you need to know as you join the Fort Smith military community. Fort Smith and Western Arkansas are the BEST CHOICE for cost-effective training, superior mission facilities, and a welcoming, high quality of life.
Fort Smith Solid Waste Services
Our mission is to provide solid waste services to the citizens of Fort Smith through the collection, disposal, and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective.Click the button below for trash, yard waste, and recycling collection schedules, services we provide, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Fort Smith Transit
The Fort Smith Transit (FST) Department strives to provide a safe, efficient, and affordable public transportation system to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Fort Smith.To learn more about bus fares, schedules, and how to download our Transit app, RouteShout, click the button below.
Fort Smith Parks
Fort Smith is home to many beautiful outdoor spaces. Residents can enjoy a wide range of activities and events in areas such as pools, playgrounds, and nature centers.For info on each of our parks, trails, splash pads, and community facilities, click the button below.
Dining In Fort Smith
Fort Smith offers a wide array of dining options. From casual to fine dining, there is something for everyone.For a list of restaurants in Fort Smith click the button below.
Recreation in Fort Smith
From museums, such as the U.S. Marshals Museum and Fort Smith Museum of History, to outdoor recreation, Fort Smith has much to explore. Discover unique exhibits, art galleries, live entertainment, shopping, and more.To find out how you can experience all that Fort Smith has to offer, click the button below.
Events in Fort Smith
Concerts, festivals, holiday markets, haunted trolley tours, old west reenactments, book signings, symphony performances, and so much more!Find all the best events in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the surrounding area by clicking the button below.
Spotlight Event
Levitt Amp Fort Smith kicks off on Friday, August 30 at the Riverfront Amphitheater.We've got an INCREDIBLE lineup of music for our first five weeks. From soul, zydeco, mariachi, rock, and more, we've got something for everyone to enjoy, and something new for you to discover!Levitt Amp Fort Smith is FREE! All shows start at 6 pm.
Fort Smith Public Schools
Fort Smith Public Schools maintains 27 campuses consisting of two high schools (9th-12th grades), four middle schools (6th-8th grades), 19 elementary schools (K-5th grades), an alternative education center, and an adult education center. Our campus family includes the Peak Innovation Center (PEAK), a premier, multi-million dollar facility designed specifically for career-focused programming.Fore info on Fort Smith Public Schools, click the button below.
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offers a rich, vibrant learning environment for nearly 6,000 students each semester. UAFS aims to build its reputation as a regional destination for high-quality, affordable education, where diverse groups of aspirational students and faculty thrive and excel.For more info on the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, click the button below.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, not-for-profit institution located on 500+ acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE is fulfilling its mission of educating future healthcare professionals through its programs:Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM), Master of Science in Biomedicine (MSB), Master of Public Health (MPH), School of Physical Therapy (ACHE PT), and the School of Occupational Therapy (ACHE OT). Off-campus, ACHE is committed to making a difference in the community. The ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center (RI) just celebrated the opening of the first floor of the 317,000-square-foot facility. The facility will be used for biomedical research and targeted health and wellness initiatives.For more info about ACHE, click the button below.
Lodging (Hotels) in Fort Smith
From hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts to campgrounds and RV parks, there are tons of great places to stay in Fort Smith.For a detailed list of lodging in Fort Smith, click the button below.