Summertime in Cedar City is filled with festivals, events, and beautiful weather! From families with young children to retirees, there is something for everyone to encourage movement and take advantage of the outdoors. With many new improvements and additions over the last few months, Cedar City offers a variety of opportunities to get moving, stay cool, and reduce stress through recreation.
Take a drive to West Canyon Park, located at 133 S. 400 E., which has been recently overhauled through generous donations provided by the Cedar City Rotary Club. An active irrigation stream system runs through the park and has been redesigned for safer play, including a shallow sand beach area. A new playground has been added – along with a bridge – with more to come. The Coal Creek trail system also runs through the park, offering plenty of shady green trees to keep you cool on those hot summer days.
Stop by Cedar Ridge Golf Course and utilize the new tee time reservation system to reduce your wait and save time for playing golf! The sport of golf boomed in 2020, and many golfers from St. George and Las Vegas utilize the Cedar Ridge Golf Course to escape the heat. Not to mention the incredible red mountain views as you get your hole-in-one!
With 13.5 miles of stunning trail systems, a half-marathon, multiple 5K races, a year-round Aquatic Center, newly renovated parks, and premier playgrounds, you can explore Cedar City and all there is to do in Iron County to stay active! Visit www.cedarcityut.gov to learn more.
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of HEALTH Magazine.