I've been up this turnoff from Provo Canyon many times, but until today I didn't know that there…read morewas a park here. I'd always drive to the last park right on the canyon road, but today I went up past that park and saw the sign for the Forest Service, took it off to the right, and found this park. It's a long skinny road with a few different parking/pavilion areas, and at the end there's a parking lot with a trailhead. That's what I was after tonight--the trailhead. The fall colors up there were beyond description, and it follows the little river winding back and forth. I got a late start and didn't get much time, but it was just perfect for a chance to get some fresh air, hear the trickle of the brook, and know that when we make an effort to find little parks and traileheads, it's worth it. Apparently, if you take the trail all the way up to the top, you come to what used to be the springs, but after some recent construction, they're not so much accessible springs. I'd like to take that trail all the way up, but for tonight I found a really nice, flat meadow and leaned up near a tree to have some dinner. Back at the park, there are pavilions with lights, restrooms, and that seems to be the big appeal here--the outdoors access and a few pavilions. It's not a huge park with a big playground or anything, but for the trails, the fresh air, the cooler temps... it's just right.

Great park, very pretty and quite big, could not do snowshoe as I was expecting during my last trip…read moreto Utah but I spent a nice long hike and took beautiful pictures in this awesome location. There is a river with some cute bridges for photo opps and kids and adults can enjoy different snow activities during the winter, mostly playing with the slides. Big parking lot and no entry fee.

Cute park, great for photos! We took photos for our save the date here around the water with the…read morewoodsy background. I will say the park was very small and the bathrooms were not the best, but it was still a great location for pictures with a variety of options!

The Park is nice! the Parking Sux and unfortunately the people who attend, some are not so nice. I…read moregrew up in Utah Vivian park is our park but too many people have just ruined the experience. We had a "Karen" who decided to yell at us for temporarily parking closer to the Pavillion to unload some heavy items. We had reserved the Pavillion. We were parked with hazards on for less the 10 minutes. but due to her yelling at us and getting mad because we were ignoring her. So my advice Stay away. Or find a time that's less busy to enjoy the Park. it Would be nice to have Pavillion Parking specifically for those who have reserved a Pavillion for a party. Some people just walked through the Pavillion which that's on them no manners. There was lots of litter. The bathrooms were nasty. Then a HUGE Yellowjacket problem. Swarming the food and around people. There was construction project and piles of dirt were not covered so a wind gust would kick up dirt and roll it through the area. the breeze was nice kept the temp low. but the dust was unpleasant. Vivian Park is a historic place. But due to so much over usage it's losing its charm. We won't be returning and I don't recommend it. Utah do better your Forest and the Charm of the Parks are lost. Not to mention with the amount of people floating down the River your World Famous Fishing.. not the best the River is just too contaminated. You can Do better.

Loved this trail! So much pretty scenery on the trail. Loved seeing the horses and cows. Everyone…read morewas very friendly. Overall 10/10

Sports: Jogging, running, exercising, fun play volleyball, soccer, football, etc etc nice park.read more

Seems to be a good park for family and friend hang outs. I saw plenty of pavilions, playground…read moreequipment, and grilling stations around. This park has a direct connection to the Bridal Veils park/trail as well. I did see a closed for the season sign blocking entrance into the parking lot areas, so you would have to park elsewhere and walk to this main area. Overall, nice park with easy access all around and a very easy trail. The view isn't as pretty as the Bridal Veils one, but it's much less crowded.

When Bridal Veil Falls is too packed, just cross under the bridge to Nunn's Park. I'll admit, you…read moredon't get the beautiful view of the falls from this park, but you're right next to the river. If you're close enough to the river, the sound of the water drowns out the cars driving by on the road. I came to this park last week when I wanted to get away from the apartment for a while. I drove up the canyon for a few minutes and drove off the freeway to see that the parking lot for Bridal Veil Falls Park was packed, so I took a left and made my way over to Nunn's Park. I didn't wander over to the campground area, but the park is pretty nice. The trees are finally green and the sun was out, so I was able to kick back and enjoy how beautiful this place is during spring. Oh, but I must say, they have ants that I haven't seen since rural San Diego. Those nasty HUGE black ants...yikes. I've only seen those tiny house ants around here, so it was a bit of a shock. If you stray from the view of the water and just look at the bridge and the road above you, it's not all that pretty, but I guess that's the benefit of having two parks so close together. If you get tired of one, just walk across the street to the other one. Provo Canyon would have to be the most beautiful thing I've seen in Utah.

Very easy access from the 15! Parking spots are easy and provide quick access to all the trails…read more There seems to be a lot to offer depending on what you want to do. You will see mountain bikers, runners, and hikers in this area. If you're looking for something chill, try out the short trails leading to some nice vantage points. For the more adventurous, take a deep hike into the valley and enjoy the lush landscape. Also very family friendly and dog friendly. Only wished there was more signage to help us navigate the web of trails. Update: We were able to hike part of the Slate Canyon trail yesterday. It is an 8.5 mi. loop, considered a "difficult" rating. Due to time constraints we were only able to check out about a quarter of it. Very beautiful view of the cliffs on the trail, and excellent resting spots with good shade. Very family friendly, with some flat parts of the trail and nice climbing as well. Carrier recommended for toddlers.

A few months ago we were looking for a location for our daughter to play in the water, and we…read morestumbled upon this place. Parking is very easy and is located across the street from the golf course. You will hike on a paved road for about 15-20 minutes, and then on your left there will be a dirt path to get to the Dripping Rock Falls. It is perfect on a hot summer day to do some rock hunting or to wade, The dripping waterfall is also a very nice site. Excellent spot for the kids to hike and enjoy some fun in the water.

This is a nice little park with viewing benches, a small sand/gravel path, and a pond. The pond has…read morefish inside it and is complete with ducks as well. There are quite a few trails and pathways that lead to the north side of Utah lake and I've seen people frequent them. I wouldn't recommend the pond for swimming , but it's great for some casual fishing and watching ducks swim around. There are lots of shaded bench areas as well and also areas I've seen people set up hammocks to relax. Quite easy to get to and free street parking. A nice little getaway from the hustle and bustle of Saratoga, Lehi and American Fork.

This was a great time to get out and explore! Water for the…read morekids to splash in! The weeds grow up more during this time of the year, but still fun! We even saw a moose, lucky it was on the other side of the bench!! One of our favorite family get together spots or just hang hammocks for a while!

While others toiled at away at parks right along the Provo River, I would cruise by and head up…read moreSouth Fork Road to the lesser known South Fork Park. The wide open grassy areas, the picnic tables, the trees - it was a veritable emerald hidden away from the rest of the craziness along a busy canyon. Those days are gone. South Fork Park is still there. But gone are the days when you could escape the crowds. They've found South Fork. And they're packed in up there every weekend. The facilities are okay. Two pavilions, a big field, lots of picnic tables, a few grills. The bathrooms today were in horrendous shape, and there was more litter than I'm comfortable with. Parking was tough with so many people there, and there were kids crawling out of every corner you could find. The respite comes when you cross the bridge. There are a few tables with fire pits along the trail, and it was there that we found our area and camped out for the afternoon. Some weenies, some s'mores, some beverages. It was a hot day, but the trees provided lots and lots of shade. There are plenty of amenities. In addition to the restrooms and rentable powered pavilion, you've got a volleyball court, water at several spigots throughout, and great access to a little stretch of river. It's not nearly as high and mighty as the Provo proper, so it's a good choice for parents worried about kids near the raging rapids. Truthfully, I'm disappointed to see that the masses have now converged on South Fork Park. There are days when you can still find some peace, but not weekends. And when it's crowded like that it takes its toll on every part of a park that seems to bend a bit under that kind of stress. If you go, take care of it. It's in a gorgeous setting and should be treated well so it stays gorgeous for everyone who enjoys it in the future. And that seems to be a lot of people.