Things To Do

Boathouse

Lake Abby and the Boathouse area buildings are used for many outdoor activities.At the boathouse located on Lake Abby, you will find lakeside tables on a flagstone veranda, pavilions and a variety of activities that allow you to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you want to relax in a paddle boat or take part in a competitive tennis match, the boathouse facilities offer 24-hour access to these and other activities. Activities at the boathouse include:

  • Fishing
  • Paddle Boats
  • Frisbee Golf Course
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Indoor Basketball Courts
  • Indoor Tennis Courts 
  • Playground
  • Volleyball Court

Fitness Center

The fitness center includes a squash court, dry saunas, and state-of-the art weight room and cardio equipment.Our recently remodeled three-level fitness and recreation center is free for our registered guests to use at any time of the day or night. Inside our facility you will find:

  • State-of-the-art Workout Equipment
  • Aerobics Studio
  • Basketball Court
  • Dry Sauna
  • Fully Equipped Men’s & Women’s Locker Facilities
  • Free Weights
  • Squash Court

Other Activities

Available on the grounds or by check-out from the front desk:

  • Board Games
  • Bicycles
  • Fire Pit
  • Karaoke

A golf course at the Chamberlyne Country Club is just a short drive away from Petit Jean Mountain.

Rockefeller Institute Attractions

There are many attractions on the Rockefeller Institute property:

There are also several overlooks of the Arkansas River Valley from Petit Jean Mountain along with many other leisure and recreational activities. Click here for a list of local attractions.