Editing Marion, Arkansas (section)

==Community==
Because of its proximity to Memphis and Interstate highways, Marion offers the activities and enrichment of a large city while maintaining the character of a small community. In addition to the many community events common to any town, each May Marion hosts the Esperanza Bonanza, a festival that includes live music, a barbecue competition, a rodeo, a golf tournament, a carnival, and games for adults & children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esperanzabonanza.org/|title=Esperanza Bonanza - Home|website=www.esperanzabonanza.org|access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref> More recently Marion has begun "Christmas on the Square" in early December co-sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club and the Marion Chamber of Commerce.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marionar.org/visit-marion/what-to-do/|title=The City of Marion, Arkansas: What To Do|website=marionar.org|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828134256/http://marionar.org/visit-marion/what-to-do/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Marion is served by the Woolfolk Public Library<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/Woolfolk.Public.Library/|title=Woolfolk Public Library|website=[[Facebook]]|access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref> which is jointly operated by Crittenden County and the city of Marion. It was named in honor of a local author and newspaper editor, Margaret Woolfolk.

Outdoor recreation is a big part of community life, from organized youth sports to individual and family activities. Marion is located less than 1 hour from 12 Arkansas, Tennessee or Mississippi state parks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marionarkansas.org/economic/eco002_about.htm|title=Marion Chamber of Commerce|website=www.marionarkansas.org|access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref> Additional outdoor recreation is available at [[Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge]] about {{convert|10|mi|0}} north of town. The nearby community of [[Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas|Horseshoe Lake]] offers opportunity for water sports.