What's Happening
Candlestick Beach is a long-established neighborhood located along the banks of the Arkansas River. For more than 50 years, it has been home to hundreds of families who have enjoyed, cared for, and responsibly used the river beach as a shared natural space within the Candlestick Beach neighborhood.
Learn more about our neighborhood and it's history here.
Today, this beach and the community around it are at risk due to a proposed sand mining operation known as Candlestick Sand LLC, which is currently in the permitting phase. This operation could permanently alter the riverbank, the beach, and the overall quality of life for the families who live here. Residents are coming together to protect Candlestick Beach and ensure that decisions regarding the future of the area consider the people and environment that depend on it.
Learn more about the proposed mine and how it will impact our neighborhood here.
This website serves as a central resource for information about the sand mining proposal and the community’s efforts to protect Candlestick Beach.
How You Can Help
The permitting process for the mine is still underway, and community input can make a real difference. Learn how to participate, show up for key meetings, and take steps to ensure the future of Candlestick Beach is shaped by those who live here—not by industrial interests.