Phone Directory

Springville City Recreation

443 South 200 East

Springville, UT  84663

Phone: 801-489-2730 or Fax: 801-489-7217

Special Events

  

Easter Egg Hunt:

Sponsored by Springville Rotary Club and is usually held at the Springville High School football field at 10 am on the Saturday before Easter. Children are divided into 3 age groups; 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Easter candy is spread out over the field and the kids collect in baskets. Some candy is specially marked as the grand prize winners. Excellent gifts are provided by donations through the Rotary Club. Don’t be late — the fun and frenzy goes very quickly! No fee required.

Hershey Track and Field:

Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate. Elementary grades 3 through 6 use a field day to participate in the event scheduled through the schools and City Recreation each Spring. Grades 7 through 9 are done together on a separate day. Winners will practice on the city team during the summer and participate in the State meet in June. Winners from the State meet will compete in scores from Region 2 and the best scores will be invited to go to Hershey Pennsylvania in August for the National Meet. Registration is completed through the elementary schools. Contact Springville Recreation for more information, no fee required.

Art City Classic:

Annual girls accelerated fastpitch tournament hosted by Springville Recreation in association with ASA (Amateur Softball Association). Girls accelerated teams 12 and under, and 14 and under. Format of tournament is pool play with a double elimination tournament to follow. This is a Friday/Saturday tournament on the last weekend in May, usually Memorial Day Weekend. Contact Springville Recreation for more information.

Art City Days:

Beginning on the first Saturday in June and continuing through the first full week of June, Springville celebrates with a myriad of activities and events for all ages. Events include the 5K Family Fun Run, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Fireman’s Breakfast, Concerts in the Park, Carnival, Parades, and Fireworks. Most activities are free to the public. Find the complete list of events at http://www.springville.org/art-city-days to be sure you don’t miss a thing!

Nestle 5K Family Fun Run:

Annual road race sponsored by Nestle USA/Stouffers. This race is in conjunction with Art City Days and is fun for the whole family as well as the serious runner. The race is held the first Saturday in June and starts and ends at Springville High School. For more information visit www.artcitydays.com or call Becky  801-491-5331.

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament:

Double elimination tournament with the celebration of Art City Days during the Art City Days celebration. Age divisions include: boys and girls 4th -6th grades, boys and girls junior high school, boys and girls high school, men and womens open, and men and womens over 30. Contact Springville Recreation for more information.

Annual Turkey Toss:

Springville Recreation holds a football throwing competition the week before Thanksgiving. Boys and girls 3rd through 12th grade compete in different age divisions to see who throws a football accurately through a hanging tire. The winner of each division wins a turkey for the grand prize. There are many prizes to be given away for all participants. Contact Springville Recreation for more information, no fee required.

Movies in the Park:

Movies in the Park are a series of free family movies shown outdoors at the Spring Acres Arts Park (700 South 1300 East) throughout the summer. Click here for the 2012 Movie Schedule. Admission is free to the public. Gates open at 7:00 pm. Movies will start at dusk (about 9 pm). Bring your own blankets or folding chairs. Concessions will be available. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES OR DOGS ALLOWED. 

 

Holiday Decoration Contests – Halloween and Christmas:

Springville residents are invited to nominate yards with amazing holiday decorations during October and December. Nominate your own or a neighbor’s yard by emailing the name and address to the Recreation department. Judging takes place a few nights before the holiday. Winners receive an award sign placed in the yard, and the winning addresses will be posted on the city website for the public to know where to find some fantastic decorations.

 

VISITS WITH SANTA:

Come to the Rivoli Theatre, 254 S. Main and visit with jolly ol’ St. Nick on specific dates during December. Each child will receive a candy cane and parents are welcome to take pictures of their children with Santa. There is no fee for this event.

LETTERS TO SANTA:

Children are invited to write letters to Santa and hand deliver them to the Springville UPS store (224 South Main) between December 1st and December 15th. A self-addressed stamped return envelope must be enclosed in order to receive a personal answer from Santa. Drop children’s letters in the “North Pole Express” mailbox outside the store to ensure prompt delivery to Santa. There is no fee for this event.