When the mid-summer heat climbs into regular triple digits, people are looking for a place to stay cool — a place like a St George water park.
Although there is not technically a St George water park to speak of, at least not the monster slides, wave pool and lazy river kind. Still, locals and tourists, have found plenty of water attractions to quench their recreational thirst.
Though this is certainly not an all-inclusive list, it’s enough to get your feet wet. Use it when it comes to splashing, soaking and playing in the water this summer.
Town Square
50 S. Main, St. George
Water attractions: Splash pad, river, waterfall,
The scoop: Centrally located, this St George water park offers shaded tables, chairs, grass area and benches near the water features. By combining the splash pad and the lazy river and waterfalls, this St George water park has plenty of options to keep kids happy and cool.
Side note: Its popularity during the summer means it is seldom without a crowd. Having the splash pad and the river in separate locations can make it difficult to keep an eye on multiple children of different ages at once.
Tips: Children often enjoy bringing plastic cups, buckets, water guns and more to play with in the lazy river area.
Hidden Valley Park
3505 S. Barcelona Drive, St George
Water attractions: Splash pad
The scoop: After a lengthy closure for repairs, this St George water park is now open. Offering a splash pad that is so close to the traditional park toys area, it makes it easier to keep an eye on multiple children at this location.
In addition, this St George water park has a pavilion picnic area, shaded benches near the water toys and climbing toys.
Side note: Reservations not available for the pavilion. Occasional splash pad closures.
Little Valley Park
2995 S. 2350 East, St George
Water attractions: Splash pad
The scoop: Separate playgrounds for older and younger children adjacent to the splash pad at this St George water park. Located near soccer fields, pickleball courts and more.
Side note: It can be difficult to keep younger children from wandering to the older children area because of the location.
Sienna Hills Park
500 N. Redstone Road
Water attractions: Splash pad
The scoop: Billed as “a beautiful oasis in the desert,” this St George water park offers a 1,000-square-foot splash pad with interactive features and play structures for children. Nearby there is a large playground with multiple slides, climbing toys, and swings for children to enjoy
Green Spring Park
1775 N. Green Spring Drive
Water attractions: splash pad
The scoop: Tucked away in Washington City above Green Springs Golf Course, this St George water park is a quiet alternative to some of the other splash pads in town. The water feature is roughly 1,500 square feet. It is conveniently located next to the playground toys. Such a location makes it ideal for parents to keep an eye on all of their children no matter where they are playing.
Nearby pickleball courts, basketball courts, and path suitable for bicycles or other wheels make it a great place to spend the day.
Archie H. Gubler Park
2375 Rachel Drive
Water attractions: splash pad
The scoop: This St George water park combines softball/Little League baseball complex, restrooms, picnic area, splash pad and more. The plan is to add a climbing rock, sand volleyball court and more open grass in the future.
Pine View Park
2050 S. Alveo Drive
Water attractions: splash pad
The scoop: This St George water park provides a lot of amenities. Those amenities include roughly eight acres of grass, two covered pavilions with picnic tables, two playgrounds, basketball court, restrooms, and walking paths.
Side note: The space between the playground and the splash pad area is pretty far. For those watching multiple children, it can create a challenge if not all are interested in the splash pad or the playground toys at the same time.
When it comes to staying cool in Southern Utah, there are plenty of options to consider. That’s one of the great things about living in Southern Utah. If you’re looking for a way to live near one of these St George water parks, check out home listings here.