Total Eclipse in the Park - City of North Little Rock

With central Arkansas in the zone of the total eclipse on April 8, 2024, North Little Rock Parks and Recreation is offering parking passes at the Burns Park Soccer Complex and NLR Riverfront Park (using the parking lot of the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum). Both areas are along the Arkansas River offering a great southerly view perfect for viewing the eclipse with relatively NO obstructions. The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (AIMM) is also offering the opportunity to view the eclipse from aboard their barge and boat (additional fee).

The Total Eclipse in the Park is a special event being held at the Burns Park Soccer Complex. Food trucks will be available, large area to spread out for you and your family and friends, security and traffic assistance will be present as well. The vehicle parking fee is charged due to the limited parking area for the event.

The parking pass is available for $25 per vehicle. Spaces are limited, so get your pass early. Details for purchasing the parking passes, and more information about the parking passes, parks, and optional viewing at AIMM is below. NO alcohol will be allowed.

Parking Pass Details and Purchase Link

Limited spaces available
One parking space per vehicle
No vehicles larger than 15 passenger van
No campers/motorhomes/buses
No refunds
No Alcohol allowed in the parks
2.5% fee on credit/debit card transactions
Parking passes will be CASH ONLY on April 8, 2024.

Parking Pass for Burns Park Soccer Complex

Parking Pass for AIMM / NLR Riverfront Park

Aboard the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum

AIMM is located at 120 Riverfront Park Drive along the north bank of the Arkansas River. The parking lot will also be used as paid parking for those that want to view the eclipse in NLR Riverfront Park.

View the Eclipse aboard the barge/boat!
AIMM is offering an option to view the eclipse aboard the barge/boat for $15 per person and does not include a parking pass. This option will include chairs for you. Concessions will be available for purchase. You will still need to purchase a parking pass if you want to park in the lot.

Purchase Boarding Pass

Purchase Parking Pass

Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided (while supplies last) • Accessible restrooms

Burns Park Soccer Complex

Located in Burns Park off Exit 150 of Interstate 40, the Soccer Complex will offer an unobstructed view of the eclipse on the north bank of the Arkansas River.

Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided (while supplies last) • Accessible restrooms • Food trucks will be available • bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets

Purchase Parking Pass for Burns Park