This is a blog post. Click here for our permanent Responsible Recreation webpage. April 2, 2020 Exploring Utah’s state parks and recreation areas is a great way to exercise, escape cabin fever, and relieve anxiety and stress. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all must do our part in practicing #ResponsibleRecreation. “Responsible […]
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Utah State Parks Cancels Events Through April 15
SALT LAKE CITY — In compliance with the recommendations from Governor Gary R. Herbert and after careful consideration, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation has officially canceled all state park events. This cancelation is effective immediately and will last through April 15, 2020. It also includes events hosted by third-party vendors that are expected […]
COVID-19 UPDATES
This page will be updated as more information evolves and becomes available. Consult the table at the bottom of this page for info on specific parks. The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation takes the health and safety of our visitors and employees seriously. Employees have been asked to clean high-traffic areas or highly-used materials […]
Utah State Parks Cancels Two Events, Parks Remain Open
SALT LAKE CITY – Yesterday, Governor Gary R. Herbert and the COVID-19 Community Task Force urged Utah residents to avoid mass gatherings of more than 100 people. As a result, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation has canceled two upcoming March events. These canceled events include the Playhouse Plunge at Willard Bay State Park […]
Name Released of Man who Died at Sand Hollow State Park
SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK – A Salt Lake County man is dead following an incident at Sand Hollow State Park. Officials recovered the body of 19-year-old Carlos Rodrigo Brambila yesterday in the “jumping rocks” area of the park. Initially, the search began as a missing person’s report. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office sent out the missing […]
Body Recovered at Sand Hollow State Park
SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK – A Salt Lake County man is dead following an incident at Sand Hollow State Park. The body was located today in the “jumping rocks” area of the park. Initially, the search began as a missing person’s report. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office sent out the missing person’s report on Feb. 26. […]
Representative Sought for Utah Recreational Trails Advisory Council
Applications have now closed for this position SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a representative to serve on the Utah Recreational Trails Advisory Council (URTAC). An at-large representative is needed to represent the interests of each non-motorized trail participant statewide. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March […]
Bighorn Sheep Released at Antelope Island State Park
From Utah DWR ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK — A year after a contagious respiratory disease decimated a bighorn sheep herd at Antelope Island State Park, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources successfully reintroduced a new herd of 25 bighorn sheep to the island on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Bighorn sheep existed on Antelope Island prior to […]
New OHV Interns Hit Ground Running
SALT LAKE CITY — Two interns for the Utah State Parks OHV Program took part in an exciting opportunity many interns can only dream of – and this was all in their first week. University of Utah students Brady Durgin and L. Saige Alloway started their internships with the OHV program in early January. These […]
2020 Winterfests Events
The roaring ’20s are here! Now is the perfect time for some wintertime fun. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, Wasatch Mountain State Park, East Canyon State Park, and Bear Lake State Park, have got you covered with fun Winter Festivals. Oh, did we mention there is even a Winter 4×4 Jamboree? Check out […]