Parade of Homes
Discover Derby During the Spring 2021 Parade of Homes
April 10 & 11 | 17 & 18 | 24 & 25
Noon to 6 p.m.
Derby is the ideal place for your family, your business and your life. Enjoy amenities like shopping, dining, arts and recreation. Find out why Derby is the place to live.
If you are in town April 25, stop by Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Spring Into Art. This free, family event celebrates the arts in Derby with art demonstrations, art kits to go, art vendors and live music.
Spring 2021 Parade of Homes
Derby Highlights
- More than 366 acres of park land in 32 locations, including 93 playground structures and outdoor exercise stations for adults.
- Madison Avenue Central Park, tucked in the middle of town, features an all-access playground, two meeting venues, an amphitheater, walking path and more.
- Warren Riverview Park, located along the banks of the Arkansas River opened in October 2018. This riverfront park features a ropes course, river access, meeting facility, and amazing view of the river and surrounding area.
- Decarsky Park, located off south Rock Road, includes ball fields and a dog park. The dog park is open. The ball fields are set to open in Summer 2021.
- More than 25 miles of wide, connected hike and bike paths.
- Major national retailers like Hobby Lobby, Target, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Walmart and Lowe's.
- Unique locally-owned shops and restaurants.
Schools
Derby Public Schools: Nine public elementary schools, two middle schools and high school.
St. Mary Catholic School (PreK-8)
Faith Lutheran School (PreK-6)
Community Amenities
- Medical: Options to cover needs and specialties of all kinds: Rock Regional Hospital, Wesley ER, dentists, optometrists, family practice physicians, urgent care and specialty care facilities.
- Modern library with services like passports, computer lab, notary, and more.
- Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park - opens for the season on Memorial Day
- Senior Center - variety of events and activities for active seniors
- Derby Bowl - a 24-lane bowling center with an arcade and sports bar
- Derby Golf & Country Club
- Derby Plaza Theaters - Family-owned movie theater.
- Field Station: Dinosaurs - adventure park features more than 40 life-sized, moving, realistic dinosaurs that come to life. It also includes live shows, miniature golf course and gift shop.