Ivins is a city of parks, paved paths and red-rock public land. This guide collects official information on Ivins City parks and trails, city park rules, recreation programs, and Snow Canyon State Park, with a map and a route planner on each page that has a published location. I'm Robert Bolar, an Ivins-based REALTOR®. Every fact is linked to a city, state or federal source. If a field is missing, the official source did not publish it.
The May 2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan inventoried 13 city parks (31.09 developed acres) and 18 city trail systems (12.78 miles). RecDesk currently publishes facility pages for the developed parks listed below, plus a dedicated page for Fire Lake Park and the city cemetery. Three natural-resource open spaces appear in the 2023 inventory without RecDesk facility pages. [May 2023 plan; City Parks]
- Map and route planner
- City parks
- City trails
- Open space
- Park rules
- Heat and trail etiquette
- Programs
- Planned parks and trails
- Nearby public lands
- FAQ
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City parks
City trails
Lengths are from Table IV-3 of the May 2023 plan. Trails that also appeared in the 2016 “Existing Paved Trails” table are noted on their pages.
Open space and the cemetery
Snow Canyon State Park
City park rules (Ivins City Code 11.04.101)
These rules apply in city parks and recreation facilities and areas. RecDesk pages for some parks add extra rules, which are noted on those park pages. The published code is current through Ordinance 2026-10 (April 16, 2026). [Ivins City Code 11.04.101]
- Hours: No one is permitted in a city park during the hours of darkness, except in lighted areas designated for extended use, or with written permission from Parks and Recreation. Ball diamond and tennis court lighting must be turned off by 11 p.m. RecDesk lists most developed city parks as open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and says court lights turn off automatically at 10 p.m.
- Dogs: Dogs and cats are allowed only on a leash and under a person's control. Owners must pick up waste. Livestock and other domestic animals are not allowed, except in parks the city has designated as wilderness parks (the city has not named those parks on its RecDesk park list). RecDesk also says dogs are not allowed on diamonds or playing fields, inside the UNITY Park recreation room, or at Fire Lake Park.
- Alcohol, drugs and gambling are prohibited. RecDesk pavilion and field pages also say smoking and tobacco are not permitted on the park premises.
- Glass bottles may not be brought onto or possessed in any city park or recreational area.
- Camping or overnight sleeping is prohibited without advance written permission. Parking is only in designated areas, and not overnight without written permission.
- Fires only in provided fireplaces or grills, or in a private portable commercial grill the department has approved. Fireworks and explosives are prohibited unless the City Council has given express written permission.
- Groups of 25 or more need a permit at least seven days ahead. Entertainment, demonstrations, concerts or tournaments need a permit at least 14 days ahead. Loudspeakers need written permission.
- Motor vehicles must stay on roads and parking areas; the park speed limit is 15 mph unless posted otherwise.
- Bounce houses, inflatables and slip-and-slides are not allowed in Ivins City parks, according to the city's pavilion reservation rules on RecDesk.
- A drone-specific rule is not stated in chapter 11.04. Snow Canyon State Park requires an advance permit for drones. [Snow Canyon: Know Before You Go]
This is a summary, not legal advice. Read the full code and any posted signs before you go.
Trail etiquette and heat safety
Ivins sits next to desert public land where summer heat is a real hazard. Official guidance, in the agencies' own words as published:
- Snow Canyon State Park (September 2026 trail brochure): drink at least 32 ounces of water per person per hour; wear sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat; avoid hiking between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. when temperatures are over 95°F. Recreate on designated, mapped trails only. Cell service is unreliable. [Snow Canyon trail brochure, Sept. 2026; Know Before You Go]
- Bureau of Land Management summer heat tips include avoiding midday hiking, bringing plenty of water, and giving dogs water and shade. Read the current BLM page before a desert hike. [BLM: Safety Tips to Beat the Summer Heat]
- City trails: Ivins City has not published a separate trail-etiquette handout on RecDesk. On city park land, the park code still applies, including staying off vegetation, packing out litter, and keeping leashed dogs under control.
Recreation programs
Ivins Parks and Recreation offers sports, fitness and community programs and events through RecDesk. Registration can be completed online at ivins.recdesk.com or in person at City Hall, 85 North Main Street. The RecDesk login is not the same as a city utilities account. Even if a program has no fee, the city says you must complete checkout for the registration to be submitted; you should receive a confirmation email. [Program Information]
The city’s general registration windows (exact dates are posted under News and Programs when registration is open) include youth T-ball and rookie baseball, flag football, cross country, basketball, volleyball, a youth tennis camp, the community yard sale, Heritage Days activities and the Miss Ivins Scholarship Pageant. Many events do not require pre-registration, including the Easter Egg Scramble, Concert in the Park, Bingo in the Park, Movies in the Park, Teen Summer Foam Blast, the Halloween Bash and Santa in the Park. [Program Information]
The Parks and Recreation office is in the main city office building at 85 North Main Street, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., phone 435-634-7719. RecDesk lists Marc Christensen as director, Joseph Rawlinson as parks superintendent, and Sarah Nash as recreation coordinator and cemetery superintendent. [Contact]
Ivins Parks and Recreation also lists basketball courts at Lava Ridge Intermediate School, 2425 Rachel Drive, Santa Clara — that school is in Santa Clara, not Ivins.
Parks and trails planned in 2023
The May 2023 master plan also lists proposed parks and trails that were not in the existing-facilities inventory. They are named here only as the plan published them, not as places you can visit today.
Proposed parks (Table VI-1): Fitness Way Park (community, 4.5 acres), 400 W & 200 N Park (community, 5.0), South Ivins Regional Park (regional, 23.0), Silver Sage Park (community, 10.0), North Kwavasa Park (community, 5.0), and 400 S & 400 E Park (community, 10.0). [May 2023 plan, Table VI-1]
Proposed trail work (Table VI-2) identified about 22.27 miles of new trails, extensions and systems, with some near-term segments highlighted in the plan, including work along Old Highway 91, Kwavasa Drive, Churchfield Trail and other corridors. New development trails, the plan says, are to be asphalt and at least 10 feet wide when they are turned over to the city. [May 2023 plan, Table VI-2]
Nearby public lands
- Snow Canyon State Park borders Ivins and is managed by Utah State Parks. Official site: stateparks.utah.gov/parks/snow-canyon.
- Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is a BLM-managed conservation area in Washington County that includes more than 130 miles of hiking, biking and horse trails. Rules, maps and trailheads are on the BLM site; this page does not treat the NCA as an Ivins city park.
- The Tuacahn Center for the Arts is an outdoor amphitheater in Ivins. The city’s Tuacahn Trail is a city inventory trail near that area; this site does not imply any affiliation with the theater.
FAQ
What are the hours at Ivins city parks?
RecDesk lists most developed city parks as open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Ivins City Code 11.04.101 also says no one is permitted in a city park during the hours of darkness, except in lighted areas designated for extended use, or with written permission. Fire Lake Park is dawn to dusk, and the code makes it illegal to be there between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Are dogs allowed in Ivins parks?
Yes, in most city parks, if the dog is on a leash and under control, and the owner picks up waste. RecDesk says dogs are not allowed on diamonds or playing fields, inside the UNITY Park recreation room, or at Fire Lake Park. Snow Canyon State Park allows leashed dogs on designated trails (leash no more than 6 feet).
Can I bring alcohol or glass bottles to an Ivins park?
No. City code prohibits alcohol, drugs and gambling in city parks and recreation facilities, and prohibits bringing or possessing glass bottles in any city park or recreational area.
When is the UNITY Park splash pad open?
The city’s Program Information page says the UNITY Park splash pad is open May 1 through September 30.
Where can I play pickleball in Ivins?
Desert Rose Park has pickleball courts. UNITY Park has two temporary pickleball courts on the basketball courts, with wheel-on nets, first come, first served outside city programs.
How do I reserve a pavilion or the UNITY Park recreation room?
Reserve through Ivins Parks and Recreation on RecDesk. The recreation room is $40 per hour with a two-hour minimum and a $250 refundable deposit for a single date; approved recurring reservations are $20 per hour. Pavilion pages do not publish a rental dollar amount. Bounce houses, inflatables and slip-and-slides are not allowed.
Is Fire Lake Park free, and can I bring a motor boat or a dog?
Admission is free. The city says there are no reservations, and amenities are first come, first served. Dogs are not allowed. Motorized watercraft and motorized vehicles are not allowed; the city says kayaks and paddleboards are permitted.
What does it cost to visit Snow Canyon State Park?
Utah State Parks publishes day-use fees of $15 per vehicle for Utah residents (up to 8 people), $10 for Utah seniors 65+ with a Utah driver license, $20 per vehicle for nonresidents, and $3 per pedestrian or cyclist. Confirm the current schedule on the official park-fees page.
Does the route planner on this site store my location?
No. “Use my location” runs in your browser only and is not sent to OwnUtah.com. If you ask for a route, your browser sends the start and end coordinates to a public OpenStreetMap routing service (OSRM, hosted by FOSSGIS) so the map can draw the line. You can also open directions in Google Maps instead.
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Sources (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- Ivins Parks & Recreation: City Parks and individual RecDesk facility pages
- Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan, Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis (May 2023)
- Ivins City Parks and Trails Master Plan (July 2016), for the older paved-trail inventory
- Ivins City Code 11.04.101–11.04.103 (American Legal Publishing; current through Ord. 2026-10)
- Ivins Parks & Recreation: Program Information and Contact
- Utah State Parks: Snow Canyon State Park, including fees, Know Before You Go, current conditions, and the September 2026 trail brochure
- BLM: Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and summer heat tips