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When something exciting happens in our world, we like to share it! We believe strongly in transparency and we utilize many outlets to get information to you – radio, TV, social media, the e-Newsletter and the website. We hope that you check back periodically to see what is happening with Basin Recreation.

exciting projects at willow creek park thanks to a generous donation

Exciting Projects at Willow Creek Park Thanks to a Generous Donation

July 18, 2019 Basin Recreation's courts at Willow Creek Park are well loved and it is starting to show. While the District had budgeted for some repairs, a generous donation from the John C. Kish Foundation has allowed staff to expand the upgrade project significantly. Beginning the week of July 29, all of the courts at Willow Creek Park will be resurfaced. The…
The Fieldhouse

Community Open House & Appreciation Day

May 1, 2018 The entire Staff here at Basin Recreation works hard to deliver quality recreation experiences to the community. To that end, we want to hear from you! On Thursday, May 24, please stop by The Fieldhouse to hear what we are up to this summer and provide comments. Staff will be on hand to chat from 5pm to 7pm but comment…
summit county secures 461-acres in lower silver creek drainage to expand recreational open space

Summit County Secures 461-Acres in Lower Silver Creek Drainage to Expand Recreational Open Space

February 8, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Summit County Secures 461-Acres in Lower Silver Creek Drainage to Expand Recreational Open Space $10.4 Million Deal to Include Environmental Clean Up Plan Coalville, UT (February 6, 2018) - The Summit County Council and the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District (Basin Recreation) have reached an agreement with the Estate of Florence J. Gillmor and the Florence J.…
Fire in snow mountains

Toll Canyon Open Space – 2018 Slash Pile Reduction Project

January 23, 2018 UPDATE: The planned control burn in Toll Canyon will occur on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Project Description The Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District (the District) has been actively engaged with several partnering entities to advance forest management activities among the District’s forested open space lands. Through a strong collaborative effort between federal, state, local agencies and non-profit conservation organizations, forest…
big thanks to our park ambassadors

Big Thanks to Our Park Ambassadors

September 28, 2017 Basin Recreation's Park Ambassador Program is comprised of an all-volunteer group that promotes community stewardship and facilitates essential communication between the Park City and Snyderville Basin residents and Basin Recreation. We are encouraged by the success of this program as it shows just how much our community cares about the area parks, trails and public events. Volunteers help Basin Recreation…
basin recreation fieldhouse now using renewable energy

Basin Recreation Fieldhouse Now Using Renewable Energy

September 14, 2017 The Snyderville Basin Recreation District Fieldhouse is now able to offset around half the energy it uses in its new expansion with renewable power. Due to a recently-completed solar power system installed on the building's 20,000-foot expansion, the solar energy generated now offsets the energy used by the new wing by 50 percent. The 266-panel solar array, funded in part…
fire mitigation in toll canyon and summit park open space properties

Fire Mitigation in Toll Canyon and Summit Park Open Space Properties

September 12, 2017 Basin Recreation's Trails and Open Space is proud to announce another partnership with the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) to mitigate the risk and hazard of wildfire on Toll Canyon and Summit Park Open Space properties. The project, which is planned to begin, pending fire crew availability, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 will…
Swimming Pool at Fieldhouse

Celebration of The Fieldhouse Expansion

May 12, 2017 We have so much to celebrate on June 10th and we hope that you will bring your entire family out to join us. Between the inaugural Mountain Miles run series and the long-anticipated opening of the final expansion at The Fieldhouse, there is something for everyone all morning. Food, fitness classes, games, challenges, bounce houses, face painters and pass sales…

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