Vernon Worthen Park is a community park located in the heart of St. George adjacent to the St. George Leisure Services Recreation Center. This 8 acre park includes a gazebo, four separate picnic areas, restroom facility, children's playground with swings, and three lighted sand volleyball courts. The tennis courts were recently renovated to provide one futsal and four pickleball courts which are lighted. This park plays host to City sponsored Summer Concerts, St. George Marathon Finish Line, and a variety of recreation tournaments and seasonal festivals. Vernon Worthen Park is a WiFi hotspot.
* No Reservations the weekend of Marathon *
Pickleball Court Reservation Fees
*Courts 4-6 are available for reservations*
Resident (City of St. George) | Non-Resident | |
Per Court, Per Hour (Recreational) | $10 | $15 |
Per Court, Per Hour Group (Recreational) | $10 | $15 |
Professional Reservation - All Day (8 Hours) Per Court | $120 | $160 |
Professional Reservation - Half Day (6 hours) Per Court | $90 | $120 |
Per Court, Per Hour (Professional Lessons) | $25 | $30 |
Volleyball Court Reservation Fees
Resident (City of St. George) | Non-Resident | |
Per Court, Per Hour | $10 | $10 |
No, they damage the turf and are NOT ALLOWED.
Yes, there are outlets in most pavilions. The outlets are good for warming food and the use of a stereo. The outlets cannot accommodate the use of a bounce house. A bounce house must have its own generator. There are drinking fountains, but the use of hoses and water from a spigot are not available for the public to use.
*NO POWER AT PIONEER PARK PAVILION, SHADOW MOUNTAIN PARK PAVILION, or TONAQUINT AMPITHEATER*
You make all park reservations online! Here's how:
1. Click here or visit https://www.sgcity.org/parkreservations/ .
2. Select the park you want from the map, scroll down on the park information window and click "Reserve an Amenity".
3. Sign in or create an account with the City of St. George.
4. Once you have logged into your account, select the amenity and the date and time you would like to reserve it.
Please call (435) 627-4530, or stop by our Parks Office (390 N. 3050 E., St. George) Mon-Fri between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m if you are having issues making reservations online.
You will be emailed a Facility Reservation Permit to keep with you during your activity. You may post your Facility Reservation Permit, if desired, at least one hour before your reservation begins to let people know that the area is reserved. The City of St. George is not responsible for doing so.
7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; and 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Parks are open sunrise to 10:00 p.m., except in those areas posted with alternative hours or if extended hours were approved for a city approved event.
A special event is typically a one-time event such as a sports tournament, concert, walk or run in a park/trail. A park reservation AND a Special Event Permit are required to hold this type of event in a park or on a trail. To have a special event you must first make the park or trail reservation and then contact Special Events at (435) 627-4712 to obtain the Special Event Permit.