Location: Bentonville
Organization Type: Community & Cultural
Mission: Our Mission
The Peel Compton Foundation cultivates experiences that connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.
Our Vision
We preserve the uniqueness of Northwest Arkansas for future generations.
Our Core Values
We support our community through free access to our spaces, which are inclusive, sustainable, beautiful and promote wellness.
Peel Compton Foundation
Location: Bentonville
Organization Type: Community & Cultural
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Mission
Our Mission
The Peel Compton Foundation cultivates experiences that connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.
Our Vision
We preserve the uniqueness of Northwest Arkansas for future generations.
Our Core Values
We support our community through free access to our spaces, which are inclusive, sustainable, beautiful and promote wellness.
About
Our History
Peel Compton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Bentonville, Arkansas, with a mission to cultivate experiences that connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation. We operate four vibrant public spaces—Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Compton Gardens & Arboretum, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and Osage Park—that offer free, year-round access for people of all ages and abilities.
Our story began in 1991 with the restoration of the historic Peel Mansion, built in 1875. Originally saved from demolition by community leaders, this Victorian home and its surrounding gardens became our first project and are now known as Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, accredited as a Botanic Garden in 2021.
In 2004, we expanded with Compton Gardens & Arboretum, the former home of conservationist Dr. Neil Compton. Nestled just off the Bentonville Square, this peaceful space is now a state-recognized Level II Arboretum, home to native plants and towering Champion Trees.
In 2020, we welcomed Coler Mountain Bike Preserve—a 300-acre natural landscape and recreation destination featuring over 20 miles of trails, a greenway, and a campground. Once a family farm, Coler is now a cornerstone of Bentonville’s growing outdoor culture.
The following year, Osage Park officially opened to the public. This 70-acre urban park blends recreation with ecology, offering trails, pickleball courts, food trucks, and wetlands restoration. It’s also home to The Quiver, our unique archery range.
With over 800,000 visitors annually, these four properties serve as inclusive spaces where community and nature come together. Our work is supported by generous donors, event rentals, and program fees—and most importantly, by people who believe in preserving the places they love.
Together, we’re building a more connected, sustainable, and welcoming Northwest Arkansas—one trail, garden, and gathering space at a time.
Our Community Spaces
- Peel Museum & Botanical Garden
- Compton Gardens & Arboretum
- Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
- Osage Park
- The Quiver Archery Range