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Big Springs Park

4.5 (4 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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South Fork Park

South Fork Park

4.7
(3 reviews)
2.4 mi

This was a great time to get out and explore! Water for the…read morekids to splash in! The weeds grow up more during this time of the year, but still fun! We even saw a moose, lucky it was on the other side of the bench!! One of our favorite family get together spots or just hang hammocks for a while!

While others toiled at away at parks right along the Provo River, I would cruise by and head up…read moreSouth Fork Road to the lesser known South Fork Park. The wide open grassy areas, the picnic tables, the trees - it was a veritable emerald hidden away from the rest of the craziness along a busy canyon. Those days are gone. South Fork Park is still there. But gone are the days when you could escape the crowds. They've found South Fork. And they're packed in up there every weekend. The facilities are okay. Two pavilions, a big field, lots of picnic tables, a few grills. The bathrooms today were in horrendous shape, and there was more litter than I'm comfortable with. Parking was tough with so many people there, and there were kids crawling out of every corner you could find. The respite comes when you cross the bridge. There are a few tables with fire pits along the trail, and it was there that we found our area and camped out for the afternoon. Some weenies, some s'mores, some beverages. It was a hot day, but the trees provided lots and lots of shade. There are plenty of amenities. In addition to the restrooms and rentable powered pavilion, you've got a volleyball court, water at several spigots throughout, and great access to a little stretch of river. It's not nearly as high and mighty as the Provo proper, so it's a good choice for parents worried about kids near the raging rapids. Truthfully, I'm disappointed to see that the masses have now converged on South Fork Park. There are days when you can still find some peace, but not weekends. And when it's crowded like that it takes its toll on every part of a park that seems to bend a bit under that kind of stress. If you go, take care of it. It's in a gorgeous setting and should be treated well so it stays gorgeous for everyone who enjoys it in the future. And that seems to be a lot of people.

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South Fork Park
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Canyon Glen Park

Canyon Glen Park

5.0
(4 reviews)
5.4 mi

This is an outstanding little park at the mouth of the canyon....which means lots of trees and…read moregorgeous views! It's got all the things that I look for in a park-shade, water, bathrooms, picnic areas and parking. It's the perfect spot for a romantic picnic or a group get together under the pavilion.

What an absolutely lovely way to spend an early fall evening. We were coming down from a drive…read morethrough the canyon, and were looking for a place to stop and stretch the legs and eat dinner. We happened upon this park, and even though the rest of the canyon was packed, this was spread out enough that it didn't feel cramped at all. We saw plenty of parking from the road, so we pulled off for a pit stop. We walked across the bridge and towards the trail--this park sits right on the Provo River and the walkway--and then wandered back towards the restrooms and large grassy area. There are pavilions, and some kind of amphitheater, but we were looking for a picnic table in the sun and found plenty of them. We picnicked indeed! There are lots of places to picnic, including the grass or tables, and saw lots of kids riding bikes and scooters along the walkways that wind around. It looks like you can take off into the trees a little, though I'm unsure if there are any official hikes. With the golden sun starting to get lower in the sky, we ate our sandwiches and drank in the ambrosia of fresh canyon air, turning leaves, and a place dedicated to people getting out to enjoy it all.

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Canyon Glen Park
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Vivian Park

Vivian Park

4.3
(6 reviews)
3.7 mi

We thought it would be nice to meet with some family for a picnic after hiking. It was very busy as…read moreis usual for a weekend day. We were able to find a parking space easily. There were several picnic tables under a protective roof. The wind was horrible however that day. It was a bit chilly even though it was 75 degrees. The park has restrooms, a water fountain, and several things you can do, riding bikes, running, walking g, and floating the water as well as other things. It's a really pretty area with lots of trees and water that runs along the park. We had a great time and would highly recommend this park for a nice family time

Came here on a Sunday afternoon in mid October. Duh a beautiful park! The colors were amazing - the…read moreoranges, yellows, reds, purples. If you want to come and take a breather and let some steam out, this is the place. There is a five-mile hike if you want to bike, skateboard, walk or run. The hike is amazing. Beautiful scenery. As we were walking we found this really awesome cave! Too scared to go inside though. As you are walking there is a nice creek on the side and picnic benches. Nice spot to chillax. There are bathrooms and also a playground for the kids. They have this cool train you can play on as well. The only thing I didn't see is a fire pit or grill to BBQ. There are a few other spots nearby that have these if you want.

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Foreground to back: playground, pavilion, Heber Valley train
Foreground to back: playground, pavilion, Heber Valley train
A river runs through it
A river runs through it
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Vivian Park

Vivian Park

3.5
(4 reviews)
3.7 mi

Cute park, great for photos! We took photos for our save the date here around the water with the…read morewoodsy background. I will say the park was very small and the bathrooms were not the best, but it was still a great location for pictures with a variety of options!

The Park is nice! the Parking Sux and unfortunately the people who attend, some are not so nice. I…read moregrew up in Utah Vivian park is our park but too many people have just ruined the experience. We had a "Karen" who decided to yell at us for temporarily parking closer to the Pavillion to unload some heavy items. We had reserved the Pavillion. We were parked with hazards on for less the 10 minutes. but due to her yelling at us and getting mad because we were ignoring her. So my advice Stay away. Or find a time that's less busy to enjoy the Park. it Would be nice to have Pavillion Parking specifically for those who have reserved a Pavillion for a party. Some people just walked through the Pavillion which that's on them no manners. There was lots of litter. The bathrooms were nasty. Then a HUGE Yellowjacket problem. Swarming the food and around people. There was construction project and piles of dirt were not covered so a wind gust would kick up dirt and roll it through the area. the breeze was nice kept the temp low. but the dust was unpleasant. Vivian Park is a historic place. But due to so much over usage it's losing its charm. We won't be returning and I don't recommend it. Utah do better your Forest and the Charm of the Parks are lost. Not to mention with the amount of people floating down the River your World Famous Fishing.. not the best the River is just too contaminated. You can Do better.

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So much fall foliage!! -- 10.10.2022
So much fall foliage!! -- 10.10.2022
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10.10.2022

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