Bank OZK Arena

History

Prior to the 2014 acquisition of Summit Bank of Arkadelphia, Arkansas by Bank of the Ozarks, Summit Bank was the arena's naming sponsor.

Events

It hosts local sporting events, concerts, and assorted other engagements such as the Miss Arkansas Pageant. It was opened in 2003 with a concert by Tony Bennett. The arena can seat 6,050 for sporting events and circuses. It has hosted the Arkansas Activities Association's High School Basketball Championships since 2012 and the Great American Conference's Women's Volleyball Championship since 2013. It has been the site of the Forrest L. Wood national bass fishing championship five times (2007, 2011, 2015, 2018, 2019).

Hot Springs Convention Center

The arena, with a 47 ft ceiling height and 30750 sqft of exhibit space, is the newest facility in the Hot Springs Convention Center complex, which also includes a 72000 sqft exhibit hall which is used for trade shows, conventions, and other events (maximum capacity: 8,000), has a 30 ft ceiling height, and can be divisible into four smaller halls; and fifteen meeting rooms, including the 15950 sqft Horner Hall ballroom with capacity of up to 1,850 and capable of hosting banquets, meetings and other special events, along with 13735 sqft of meeting space in the other 14 meeting rooms.

The complex is also home to a permanent art collection.

References

References

1. (2 December 2018). "Arena celebrates 15 years". The Sentinel-Record.
2. (January 30, 2014). "Summit Bank Sells To Bank Of The Ozarks". Saline 24/7.