The Old Mill

This park has free parking on the side and free entry. Like others had said, this place has a very nice scenery. You can walk inside and around the little house in the park. There’s also a water fountain on the side of the house. There’s a bridge not very far from house that you can walk on and across to the other side. It’s a nice place to take a walk and there are benches on the sides. There’s also a restroom nearby, which is very convenience. If you’re in town, I would recommend stopping by and have a look.

Such A pretty location in North Little Rock! A must see! We took family photos there and they came out BEAUTIFUL!!!

Incredible! Now THIS is the definition of a real hidden gem. Driving around NLR looking for who knows what and the next thing you know this spot changes your life. STUNNING! It’s perfect to watch the SUNSET, and its perfect for ROMANTIC lovebirds, and it’s perfect for KIDS. The bridge is great and the benches are handy. Bathrooms are nearby too. I had FUN running in and out and up and down like a kid looking out the windows of the building. I decided, you know what… I need more FAUX BOIS in my life. Yes, I need this in my back yard now, thank you.

Love this place! I always find myself coming here all year round. It changes all the time according to seasons. It’s a nice place to picnic, walk around and watch time go by. There is another park pretty much up the street from this place with a lake, tennis court and Rec. if you haven’t been here already– you must go!

If you have kids or are young at heart, this is a wonderful park to visit. Great for kids or a nice picnic. One of the most charming I’ve ever seen.

We always have had fun at the Old Mill. They have trails, benches, bridges, and plenty of places to explore. My 4 y.o. girl loves the place, and I let her run wild just a little. It seems to be a little bit too much for my 15 month old guy though. He doesn’t really know how to take it all in. There are places where he could fall straight into the water here and there, so I can’t really let him run wild.
The place is historic though; it was featured in the opening credits of Gone With The Wind. It was designed by Frank Carmean, who was an architect active in the 20s and 30s who designed at least fifteen items on the National Register of Historical Places. If you’re at all interested in architecture and live in the North Little Rock Area, you should look into his work. He’s on Wikipedia.

Great little spot in the middle of NLR.
Nice if you want a place just to relax and take a breather. Awesome place for pictures as well!

My wife and I were just stumbling around North Little Rock, at the time looking at houses for sale, and completely by accident we walked into this amazing little park!
Actually, we were driving and came to an abrupt stop as soon as we caught sight of this place. It’s in a series of winding subdivisions all of which overlook a series of man-​made lakes — which by themselves were already quite beautiful, but this place!
It’s a small park, not enough for more than a short walk, but if you’re looking to take photos, admire Spring blooms or Fall grandeur… I mean, wow — just look at the pictures. It’s really an incredible place, and it’s still mind boggling how it’s just *there* in the middle of a bunch of houses.
Great place to sit on a bench and relax in the sun, or re-​enact the first scene from Gone with the Wind (which was filmed there, I was shocked to find out). But if that’s not your thing, I’d recommend turtle watching!
In all seriousness though, even if you have no other reason to be in the area, I challenge anyone to take a stroll here and not be amazed by it. I will definitely be back.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t allow dogs at all, shame. We would have stayed longer it we hadn’t had to leave the dog.

Gorgeous grounds! The whole area is really fantastic. I love the unique bridges and natural water features. The old mill is really cool to explore and provides fabulous views of the grounds and water. This was a hit stop for the kids and adults. I will definitely visit again the next time I am in Little Rock.

Beautiful and quiet! A perfect place for a photoshoot and relaxing. Watch the turtles swim around in the little pond, listen to the birds and the water. We even saw a cute little bunny! If you get the chance to go, do it!

Beautiful Park ! Loved coming here.

The old mill is a great place to visit. Tucked away in the North Little Rock Lakewood neighborhood it’s a beautiful spot for pictures, weddings or even just a relaxing walk. The surrounding neighborhood is beautiful with several lakes and a historic feel. Check it out at least once!

Seriously? You walk up and are like, what the heck, where did this come from!!! This place is beautiful and super random. It’s fabricated like somewhere in Disney world, but I didn’t mind it. Getting married? Take your pictures here! Engaged? Take your pictures here! have a child? Do not let them run into the water, they will be eaten by turtles.
For the record we were told the mill is in some credits of Gone with the Wind, but who cares! Take your pictures there!

What a Gem! This was such a beautiful spot and so well maintained. I was a little shocked when I was driving and my GPS took me through a residential area to get to the mill. Those lucky people who live in those subdivisions.
I couldn’t take enough pictures to show how beautiful it is there.

Old Mill is from the movie Gone with the Wind. Now, I’m one of those weirdos who hasn’t actually sat through the entire movie, cause it’s long, and my attention span isn’t long enough to watch it. But, I’ve seen the opening in several attempts to watch the movie. Old Mill Park is the old mill used in the opening scene of Gone with the Wind. I was told about this area from some ladies I was working with last week here in Little Rock.
Very beautifully restored, and kept up. It is so cool. The park has a bridge out of cement looking driftwood, (I looked closely at the bridge.) and you climb on it with stone steps. On the bridge is a stone bench. The water below is reflective, and the bridge has crafted driftwood hanging like stalagmite in a cave.
The mill is working, pumping water, with the cabin restored. A staircase on the inside leads you to the top of the mill. There’s a window, 2 windows. Below this, is a path with another bridge. There’s greenery all around, and rock formations. Very interesting area. It’d be cool to eat lunch here. It was a bit breezy today, but hopefully I’ll be able to go back and do this. It’s just phenomenally cool. Ofcourse, with me, I walked on every bit of it, down every bridge, and every path.
Cabins line the lake area, which is also quite pretty.

Great for a picnic, date, a photo shoot, or just to see. Everything here is picturesque, and it is not too crowded which was really nice. It’s definitely worth going to see. It was only fifteen minutes from our hotel. i wouldn’t drive two hours to see it or anything, but if you are nearby you should check it out. The wooden windy bridges are cool to see, and kids have fun looking at everything. It’s hard to see how beautiful it is from pictures because every view is different and every view is gorgeous.

Off the beaten path, this water mill is north of Little Rock tucked between two small lakes. The mill, surrounding bridges, water pump, and flume are all made of concrete. The bridge looks JUST LIKE wood, but when examined closely, is indeed concrete. The park has a mystical aura, like little gnomes secretly constructed it and then immediately abandoned it.
There’s nothing special that will keep you here a long time – a few park benches, water features/​water mill, flowers, bathrooms. But it’s worth the stop to see the intricate details, or at a minimum stretch your legs on a road trip.

This place is always a great place to have a picnic or date! Whenever I get to North Little Rock I make it a point to come here. Very peaceful and memorable!

Very cool to get to go inside and climb up the stairs, don’t know how they kept it clean and graffiti free, but definitely would not be the case if this was in the bay area, it would be boarded up in fact b/​c of liability issue.

A historic re-​creation of an 1880’s water-​powered grist mill. The mill was seen in the opening scenes of David Selznick’s 1937 movie classic «Gone With The Wind,» and is believed to be the only remaining structure from the film. Admission to The Old Mill is free, and the hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. Just sitting out on the stone wall in front you can just imagine the old southern plantation, the smell of honeysuckle and fried chicken, the blue & grey battle and an elegant dress made of green velvet drapes.