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Moab City Parks

Much of the green space you see within the City limits is cared for by the City of Moab and preserved as public parks. There are 35 acres of developed parks in Moab and 12 acres of non-designated "open space."

Two of Moab's three parks can be rented for weddings, celebrations, private parties, musical events, sporting events or other activities.

Old City Park

Old City Park is south of town in Spanish Valley. A favorite site for weddings, Old City Park is 21 acres. It offers an elevated, covered stage in the form of a large gazebo, a duck pond, covered shelter-house, picnic tables and two large barbecue grills.

Old City Park - Use Policies:

  • Reservations made with the Public Works Dept. 259-7485
  • Amplified events require City Council approval
  • Wednesday's are mow day's - reservations after 3:00 p.m. only.
  • Fee paid in advance to the City Treasurer's office to reserve park
  • Reservations include only covered pavilion to stage area.
  • Garbage should be picked up and put in City approved containers (Located by pavilion).
  • An additional fee will be charged to have power to the stage
  • All Children / adults must be kept out of the duck pond area
  • No pets are allowed
  • Reservations include use from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Cancellation/Refund policy applies
  • Alcohol is prohibited in all City Parks

Rotary Park

Rotary Park, a 3-acre sanctuary, is located on Mill Creek Drive and offers a quiet shady, quiet refuge from the desert sun. It is equipped with a children's playground , a covered shelter house with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and public restroom. A native hummingbird garden and a tree house gazebo complements the grounds. Rotary Park connects with the Mill Creek Parkway trail system. Located at 680 Millcreek Drive.

Rotary Park - Use Policies:

  • Reservations made with the Public Works Dept. 259-7485
  • Monday's are mow day's - reservations after 3:00 p.m. only.
  • Fee paid in advance to the City Treasurer's office to reserve park
  • Reservation includes only the covered pavilion area
  • Garbage should be picked up and put in City approved containers. (Located in parking lot).
  • Volleyball net set up upon request v No pets are allowed v Rotary Club does not pay to use the park
  • Reservations are from 7 a.m. To 10 p.m.
  • Cancellation/Refund policy applies
  • Alcohol is prohibited in all City Parks

Swanny City Park

Swanny City Park, located in downtown Moab at 400 North and 100 West, is a 7-acre park with a large playground, two barbecue grills, covered picnic tables, a covered gazebo, lots of wide open green space and big, old shade trees. The park is named for former Moab resident Swanny Kirby who originally owned the land. In earlier years, before being acquired by the City, the park was used as a rodeo ground and fairground.

Swanny City Park is the location of Moab's Swimming Pool and newly constructed Skate Park. There is also a rose garden, public restrooms, and drinking fountains. Swanny City Park cannot be rented for private events.

Swanny City Park - Use Policies:

  • Not a reservation park
  • Permission to use pavilion and area immediately surrounding it granted by Special Event License only
  • Groups of more than 300 require a Special Event License ¨ Reservations include use from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Garbage should be picked up and put in containers
  • Damage deposit required
  • Damage deposit will be refunded in increments at the discretion of the Moab City Parks Superintendent.
  • Cancellation/Refund policy applies
  • Mow days are Tuesday - all day
  • Alcohol is prohibited in all City Parks

Park Reservations and Rental Fees

Contact: Bobbie Day
Phone: (435) 259-7485
Email: bobbie@moabcity.org

 

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