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Area Information
Platinum Peaks residential
development located on the
shores of Greers Ferry Lake
sharing the 40,000 acre crystal
clear lake with the communities
of
Greers Ferry,
Heber Springs,
Fairfield Bay, Clinton, and
Choctaw. For additional area
information about these
communities, please visit the
following websites:
Greers Ferry, the community, has
much to offer the weekender,
vacationer, retiree or new
resident. Located on Highway 16,
just 23 miles north of the town
of
Heber Springs,
Arkansas.
Greers Ferry's climate is
moderate with approximately 50
inches of rainfall per year.
Most of our rainy season is
during the spring growing
season. Snowfall average for the
area is 3" per year. Average
climate in winter is 30 degrees
minimum temperature with a 50
degree daytime average. Summer
climate is 75 degrees minimum
temperature with a daytime
average of 90 degrees.
 Greers
Ferry and the surrounding area
abound with wildlife such as red
fox, white tail deer, turkey,
three variety of squirrels
(including native Arkansas
flying squirrels) and many other
animals. The birds of the area
include the red-headed
woodpecker, pileated woodpecker
(largest species), red-bellied
woodpecker, blue jay, cardinal,
Carolina chickadee, finches,
sparrows, red-tail hawks and in
the winter season in areas of
the lake - the beautiful bald
eagles! Whether your camping,
hunting, or just enjoying life
on the back patio, you're sure
to see forms of wildlife that
will excite and amaze old and
young alike.
Greers Ferry has a population of
724 full time residents. The
neighboring communities of
Higden and Edgemont bump that
figure slightly. The businesses
of Greers Ferry are varied and
of good variety. They include,
but not limited to... two full
service marinas, three boat
dealerships, five restaurants,
two gas stations, many various
craft shops, one veterinarian
and two chiropractic clinics,
two medical facilities, three
banks, a building supply, seven
real estate companies, two Corp.
of Engineers Parks and a host of
other products or services.
The location of the town of
Greers Ferry makes access to the
entire lake easily accessible.
The "Narrows" which divide the
lake into two sections offer
boaters the opportunity to
explore both ends of the lake
effortlessly.
The two marinas located in
Greers Ferry offer many exciting
forms of water recreation from
Para-Sailing to houseboats, ski
boat, pontoon boat and Jet Ski
rentals. Rest assured, if you're
here to enjoy the lakes
activities, Greers Ferry offers
it all!
For the retiree, the area offers
a quiet relaxed living style you
will enjoy. Friendly folks and
services that you would expect.
Greers Ferry has the only
completely free E.M.T. service
in the state. This E.M.T.
service is funded by individual,
corporate and private donations.
With a lower-than-average cost
of living, beautiful scenery and
climate, superb medical
facilities, and a warm friendly
home-town atmosphere... you'll
wonder why you didn't move years
ago!
For the full-time resident, all
the above applies as well as
Greers Ferry offers one of the
top ranking schools in the area.
West Side School has many
athletic programs, an excellent
curriculum and a healthy
violence free atmosphere, unlike
some "city schools" in different
areas. Enrollment is
approximately 550+ students from
grades K-12. There are also
numerous churches in the area
covering most all faiths.
Additional services in Greers
Ferry include a police
department, city government,
water department, two propane
gas companies, electric is
served by First Electric Co-op
Corp., and telephone service is
provided by Southwestern Bell.
There are two private airstrips
for light aircraft and the area
sales tax rate is 5.625%.
Each year the Greers Ferry Area
Chamber of Commerce hosts two
special events. In May it's the
Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. Then
in November they have the Annual
Heart of the Lake Chili
Challenge. This is always fun
local competition of who can
make the best chili. Each year
in September is the Annual
Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red
River Clean-Up & Entertainment.
Everyone gets involved to keep
Greers Ferry Lake beautiful for
all to enjoy. So please, when
you're here, do your part and
don't litter!
Whether your looking to weekend,
vacation, retire or relocate...
think of Greers Ferry! Located
in the "Heart" of Greers Ferry
Lake.
Heber Springs, Arkansas is
located on the south shoreline
of Greers Ferry Lake. It is
approximately 75 miles from
Little Rock, Arkansas and 135
miles from Memphis, Tennessee.
Heber Springs enjoys a moderate
climate all year and also offers
many different activities
throughout the year. The Heber
Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
is responsible for sponsoring
many events such as the
Annual Cardboard Boat Race,
the Fourth of July fireworks
display, SpringFest and other
great events. During the spring
and summer months there is
always something to do. Please
check the
Heber Springs Area Chamber of
Commerce
web site for more information on
all the fun activities during
the year.
Heber Springs is a thriving
community committed to
maintaining a clean-living
lifestyle and environment, while
promoting the economic
development of the area. With
two large industrial parks, a
plentiful workforce, and some
major name companies located in
Heber Springs, the town is
poised to offer to corporate
business, a selective plan of
future development.
The amenities found in Heber
Springs are many! From a movie
theater to square dancing, and
bowling to boating... the town
offers much to the visitor and
resident alike. Stores, shops,
services, manufacturer's to
marinas and more make up the
diversified businesses.
Spring Park is well known for
the various sulphur springs it
contains. People use the park
for picnics, entertainment,
festive gatherings and company
parties. Every weekend during
the summer months there is live
musical entertainment for all
who wish to come and sit under
the stars to enjoy.
Heber Springs has two schools, a
grade school and a high school.
The curriculum is well rounded
with many extra-curricular
activities.
You can choose from different
civic and professional
associations and organizations.
Many of these groups help the
community in various ways,
whether its donating sports
equipment to the schools or
raising money for other
benefits. You will also find
churches in the area of various
faiths.
Heber Springs has tried to grow
while maintaining the lifestyle
that has been around for
decades. Easy going, relaxed,
friendly, yet courteous and
prompt in its services and
business. Heber Springs offers
much to the casual visitor,
vacationer, retiree, business
owner and resident. Come take a
look at this lakeside community.
Once you have visited... it's
hard to leave!
Fairfield Bay, Arkansas
Fairfield Bay has 4 main
entrances to this resort and
residence community of 2500+
people on the north shores of
Greers Ferry Lake in the
foothills of the Ozark
Mountains.
For vacation or retirement,
Fairfield Bay is designed for
you. The climate is mild with
four seasons and the living or
visiting is as busy or as
relaxing as you may choose.
Whether it’s golf, tennis, water
sports, shopping, intellectual
pursuits, community service or
just a relaxing change of pace,
an abundance of recreational and
leisure living activities await
you and your family. Lodging
options include cabins, a rustic
retreat, condos, a variety of
timeshare units and houses.
Food and beverage services
abound. Also available are
conference facilities equipped
with the latest technology for
your business meetings.
Fairfield Bay is located 75
miles north of Arkansas’ capital
city, Little Rock and
approximately two hours south of
Branson, Missouri, the nation’s
musical entertainment center.
Discover Fairfield Bay, your
beautiful living by design.
This could be more than a visit.
This could be home.
For more information, visit our
web site at
www.ffbchamber.org
and get to know us!
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