George A Barker River Park Expansion

Plans and information for the George A Barker River Park expansion project are viewable below.

Updates will be provided throughout the course of the project. 

River Park Colored Site Plan Dec 2025 png

Springdale George A. Barker River Park Project: Funding Sources


Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation: Community Parks and Recreation Grant…………..…..$200,000

Washington County: Destination Development Grant………………………………..……………....…......$684,000

Town of Springdale: RAP Tax Reserves…………………………………………………………..…………....…...…$120,000

Town of Springdale: Park Impact Fees……………………………………………………………….......……...……$246,000

Town of Springdale: Parks Capital Project Revenue………………………………………….…………….....…$48,000

Town of Springdale: General Fund……………………………………………………………………………..........…....$70,000

                                                 TOTAL: $1,368,000


Estimated Project Timeline


February 11th – Invitation to submit construction bids from qualified contractors

February 18th – Design Development Review in Planning Commission Regular Meeting

March 4th – Bid deadline and opening

March 11th – Notice of award and approval of contract in Town Council Regular Meeting

March 25th – Notice given to contactor to proceed with construction