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    Tonaquint Nature Center

    4.1 (14 reviews)

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    Alexander C.

    This place is where you can interact with the best St. George has to offer. There are lots of animals to meet and greet. Be ready to see birds of all shapes and sizes. You never know what to expect around the next turn. These woods hold an awful lot of mystique and intrigue. I highly recommend this place. It was a great stop in St. George.

    James R.

    It's an okay wander through a small slice of wilderness close to the downtown area of this small town. Work a walk in the 'woods' if you're looking for a break.

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    Maria J.

    A convenient spot for local birds tucked away in a grove of trees. Its a nice spot for birding with kids. Be sure to bring some bread for the ducks! Some birds we've seen there: kingfisher, Abert's towhee, American Robin, yellow warbler, black-crowned night heron, egret, bufflehead duck, wood duck, white-crowned sparrow, Black Phoebe, and Bullocks oriole. The St George Bird Festival is held here in late January. There are great presentations, workshops, guided bird tours, and a live raptor presentation by HawkWatch International.

    Trail head... keep to your right to loop back around to the parking lot @ Tonaquint Nature Center - 7/28/16
    Christie L.

    I was really excited to check Tonaquint Nature Center out. The fact that my dog, Brownie, was allowed on the trail through the Tonaquint Nature Center was a plus for sure. Entry is free and the area isn't very big, but there is a good amount of different plants growing here that are fun to look at. I could easily give TNC 5 stars if they just had better signage about what I was looking at. How can this place be called a Nature Center if there isn't even enough information about the area? I was able to identify a lot of the plants by their leaves however there was plenty that I could not identify and wish I could have had a brochure or maybe some type of signs posted or even an actual human to ask about what was growing. They apparently have volunteers that help with the kids camps that come through TNC and I stopped to ask one of the ladies if she had any info on the watermelon growing wild that I noticed on the trail and she told me she had no idea about the plants or the area and couldn't help me. I found the volunteer to be very rude and I get that these people donate their time so the kids can learn about nature and have fun, but how the hell much can they be learning if the volunteers do not even know jack shit about the place they are at. For the record, watermelon plants require re-planting each spring, so the watermelon I saw growing along the trail was planted by someone this year yet nobody had any info about it or any of the trees or animals or anything for that matter. I was really curious as to why there was the variety of plants growing and about what they planned to do with the different fruits and veggies once ready to harvest. Oh well maybe they will add a bit more info at some point that would be very helpful to those visiting and have volunteers with at least a sliver of knowledge about the area. TNC is beautiful and appropriate for all ages and the trail is mostly level and loops back around to the parking area. Walking through you will see the Santa Clara River, a peaceful pond that is home to a variety of birds, plenty of trees and plants, a charming bridge and even an amphitheater. All of this and it's only about a half mile round trip. I'll admit I went a bit off trail to take in some of the views and plants I noticed at a distance that I wanted to check out, so go at your own pace and take all the time you want. During the summer months it does get hot however there is plenty of spots with shade due to the amount of trees along the path. This place is a true gem for locals to stop by, sit down, relax and take in beautiful scenery. I wouldn't pass up another walk through this peaceful place, but I really wish there was more literature or signs posted so all coming here could actually learn about what they are seeing it just makes sense.

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    Virgin River Trail

    Virgin River Trail

    4.6
    (12 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Sometimes we aren't in the mood for a true "hike" where you have to navigate trails, climb an…read moreincline or commit to a strenuous activity. There are times when we prefer a leisurely stroll, likely at the end of a dog leash, and the Virgin River Trail is just perfect for that! There's ample parking and restrooms at the park, then you can hop on the trail in a variety of directions. The path is paved and very clearly marked, so you know where to go. There are even signs along the way directing to different trails as well as information about the length. I especially like the bridges over the Virgin River-they make for a nice photo. Not a lot of shade, so if you're walking in the summer months, prepare for that.

    I had an idyllic escape to St. George, UT during my spring break staycation back in March. After…read morearriving in St. George, I beelined to Confluence Park to bike the Virgin River Trail, which parallels the Virgin River for nearly 12 miles. The trail is well-maintained, extremely scenic, passes through diverse Southwestern landscapes, and is relatively flat (with the exception of the detour I took through picturesque Cottonwood Canyon on the Hell Hole Trail). Biking the Virgin River North Trail out and back from Confluence Park is roughly 18.2 miles. I did an extra seven miles on the Hell Hole & Virgin River South Trails to get me closer to 25 miles total. During my bike ride, I encountered photographers, runners, hikers, other bicyclists, and families/groups of people out on leisurely strolls. I would rate the Virgin River Trail as easy and suitable for all fitness levels. I found Cottonwood Canyon and the steep Hell Hole Trail hard/difficult as a novice biker, but well worth the effort! After my bike ride and lunch in St. George, the adventure continued with a scenic drive back home through the Virgin River Gorge (AZ), Moapa Valley (NV), and Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NV).

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    St. George City Pool

    St. George City Pool

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Perfect place to spend your Saturday afternoon! It's a typical city pool, but there are lots of…read moreperks to this one specifically, as long as you're willing to do your part. 1) Get there around the time it opens, we arrived around 1pm and there were still a handful of pool chairs to snag. There aren't a ton, so if you have a larger group, just be aware. And if you don't get a spot because you showed up after everyone else, don't let it ruin your day. There's plenty of grass you can lay your towel down on and claim a piece of land for the day. 2) Bring some snacks and water, there is also a treat shack you can check out if you forget. A cooler will be your best bet though, we ate our Twix candy right when we sat down and it was already melted.. St. George heat is toats cray. 3) It's very affordable, $3 if you're over the age of 13 and an extra $2.50 is you want to ride the slide unlimited amounts. It's pretty fun and only took me 22 seconds to go down, so try to beat that #Aerodynamic. The lifeguards are just young kids, so don't expect your service to be out of this world. They just take your money and blow the whistle if you try to jump off the diving board with goggles on. So again, it's up to you to have a good time and enjoy your day! TIPS & TRICKS: * Bring a basketball or other pool games. There are usually two balls floating around but someone always has them. * The locker rooms are quite clean, feel free to bring a change of clothes if you have somewhere you need to be.

    Nice locker rooms. Pool seems a little short of 25 yards for lap swimming but it was a great place…read moreto do a workout. Definitely would go there again. The one star taken is for the lack of parking. It's difficult to find a place to park as it's right next or a high school.

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    Vernon Worthen Park

    Vernon Worthen Park

    4.3
    (8 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    A million years ago when I was in high school, I broke up with my boyfriend at this park. It was a…read moresad day, but I've had many great memories there since then (and even made amends with the boyfriend and we are on good terms now). Anyway, this park has been around forever and whether your memories are of the lush, green grassy areas or the adjacent recreational equipment, you probably have a story of your own. Hopefully there are more happy memories than sad ones like mine. Because it's centrally located and a large size, there are lots of markets or community events that are held here. There is a parking lot nearby as well as ample street parking. It's a great space to bring the St. George and surrounding community together.

    At this park weekly St. George farmers market is in full swing. There are food trucks too. You can…read moreorder your food in the market grounds too. Then there is a pavilion you can go eat under at a picnic table or take a huge blanket to enjoy your food on the grass close to the park while the children play. There is a farmer market every Saturday. The hours for summer are 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) MDT until October. Winter hours are from November to April 10 am - 2 pm. Closed the last 2 weeks of December and all of January for winter break. This park is huge, plenty of space for big or small families to congregate too. Area to play pickle ball, run, shade to relax, walk with your fur baby on a leash, walk along the pathway with your signing other (you get the idea), safe enough to walk by yourself too and plenty of space to set up family outdoor games. Bathrooms, drinking fountains, and plenty of parking. Parking, little side rant. If you are parking on a Saturday when the area is busy, then it sucks finding a spot. The vehicles start parking at entrances/exits, then it turns into a one-way battle of who is turning around. In my opinion, parking should not be allowed in those narrow entrances/exits. Otherwise, it is FUN, FUN, FUN... and next door to rodeo grounds, too.

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    Pioneer Park

    Pioneer Park

    4.6
    (79 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    We visited Pioneer Park for the first time recently, and while it's definitely a beautiful and…read moreunique spot, our experience was a bit mixed . We didn't really know where to start when we arrived, and there wasn't much direction, so we ended up just climbing the first rock formation we saw. Honestly, if it weren't for a group of people ahead of us, we probably wouldn't have had any idea where to go. I was hoping to make it to the arch, but the climb felt a little too steep and slippery, especially with kids. We were carrying our three-year-old and keeping a close eye on our six-year-old, who was feeling a bit more adventurous than we were comfortable with in that terrain. We didn't make it very far in and mostly just stopped to take a quick photo so we could say we visited. It was also pretty hot, with the sun beating down the whole time, which made it harder to explore and enjoy the park fully. That said, the park itself is really nice, and you can tell there's a lot to see if you're prepared and know where you're going. I'd recommend going earlier in the day, bringing plenty of water, and maybe looking up a map or trail guide ahead of time, especially if you're visiting with young kids. Overall, it's a cool place, but we didn't get to experience it as much as we had hoped. Definitely worth another try with better planning!

    I took my dogs on this trail for a hike and they were happy and tired! HAha. Amazing rock…read moreformations and views! It's only 1hr and 45 mins drive from Las Vegas. Just wanted a different scenery out of Vegas. They also have a garden area. It is worth a drive! No entrance fee. Free parking and they have plenty different areas to park.

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