Wildlife in the Wetlands at Osage Park

Osage Park is a wetland park that is home to many wildlife critters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

What are the wetlands?

Wetlands are a distinct ecosystem that is flooded or saturated by water, either permanently or seasonally. Osage Park’s preserved and enhanced wetland system acts as a soft infrastructure that soaks up and filters stormwater, slowly releasing it, decreasing flooding downstream, and improving water quality.

What kind of wildlife lives at Osage?

The Wetlands make the perfect home for beavers, otters, minks, snakes, birds, insects, and more! The next time you walk on the boardwalks, we encourage you to watch for critters – we’re sure you’ll spot some!

Osage Park Map located in Bentonville, Arkansas - lake bentonville is at the center and the wetlands, park, boardwalk, dog park, pickleball courts are all labeled on the map

Birdwatching at Osage

Great blue heron at Osage Park in Bentonville Arkansas

Great Blue Heron | Michelle Chadwick

Belted Kingfisher sighting at Osage Park - Tiny blue bird with long narrow beak sitting on top of a little twig with orange foliage behind it Bentonville Arkansas

Belted Kingfisher | Brian Buckler

Red Shouldered Hawk in Bentonville Arkansas, large bird sitting on mossy tree with lots of detailing in it's feathers - different shades of brown and white

Red Shouldered Hawk | Michelle C.

Beavers at Osage – The Van Dams

The beavers are the master planners of the Osage Park Wetlands! Using their unique adaptations, beavers play a critical role in creating and maintaining a healthy ecosystem that benefits many plants, wildlife, and humans.

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