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Tawa Ponds








Frequently Asked Questions

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.

  • 1100 East Park
  • Atkinville Wash Park
  • Black Hill View Park
  • Blake Memorial Park
  • Bloomington Hills North Park
  • Bloomington Hills Park
  • Brooks Nature Park
  • College Park
  • Hidden Valley Park
  • Petroglyph Park
  • Snake Hollow Bike Park
  • The Canyons Complex
  • Thunder Junction Park

Tawa Pond is a large urban fishing pond off of Snow Canyon Parkway and managed by the City of St.  George, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Southern Utah Anglers.  Anglers 12 years of age and older are required to have a Utah State fishing license.  Anglers over 14 are encouraged to use artificial flies or lures.  Daily catch limit is 2, with catch and release for largemouth bass.  Likely catch is largemouth bass, bluegill, and green sunfish.  Possible catch is rainbow trout, stocked mid-November through April.




Available Amenities

Fishing Pond
Parking
Picnic Tables
Trailhead
Walking Path