Slide St. George
STATUS: Under construction. Expected opening, July 2026
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Slide St. George, paid for with Recreation, Arts and Parks Tax funds (RAP Tax), was created in 2026, a recreation amenity intended to encourage people to spend more time in downtown St. George, increase activity around neighboring businesses and strengthen the connection between City Hall and St. George residents.
There is no charge to ride the slides, and all are invited to give it a try — residents and visitors alike. We ask that you please be courteous to your fellow sliders, just like one might at one of St. George’s many city parks.
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Slide St. George
Why slides?
When Town Square was built in 2007, the idea was to provide a public venue that would attract families to downtown St. George. Town Square is now the heart of our downtown and among our most popular attractions. When we built our new City Hall adjacent to Historic Town Square in 2025, we didn’t look at the project as just a government building, designed to perform a single function. We saw this as a public investment designed to generate the greatest possible return for our community. The hope is that the slide and City Hall Plaza will encourage people to spend more time downtown, increase activity around local businesses, strengthen the connection between City Hall and the community it serves.
Why a slide when Town Square is just down the slide?
We look at City Hall Plaza as an extension of Town Square, contributing to the vitality of our downtown. While Town Square includes the St. George Carousel, a splash pad and a lazy river, there is no playground equipment, so the slides help fill a recreational gap downtown.
What else, besides two slides, are included in this area of the City Hall Plaza?
The area surrounding the landings on both sides will contain artificial turf, landscaping, kids tunnels, 3 trampoline-like kids bouncers, chairs, benches and some shade structures. For safety purposes, there will be a fence separating this area from not only the sidewalk but also the south entrance of the parking garage.
How long are the slides?
74 feet and 62 feet.
What are the slides made out of?
Stainless steel.
Will the slides get too hot in the summer?
Of the available materials for a slide, engineers told us this was the best available. Stainless steel conducts heat much less than the reflective chrome or aluminum slides of the 1980s and 1990s. Our slides are almost completely enclosed except for the very bottom. Part of the ground work will be creating shade for the landing areas.
How will you access it?
Via 100 South, simply go up the south stairs of the City Hall Parking Structure. You may also use the elevator.
Who can use them?
The slides are open to the public! Anybody who wants a little more adventure in their life is welcome to slide!
How much did this project cost and out of which fund?
The total cost for the two slides, the bouncer, artificial turf and other ground work is approximately $550,000, paid for by Recreation, Arts and Parks funds (RAP Tax). The slides themselves cost a total of about $400,000.
Isn’t that a lot of money for slides?
While it might seem like a high price compared to backyard play sets, public park equipment requires commercial-grade construction. The cost reflects the heavy-duty durability and strict safety features necessary to serve thousands of children year-round. For context, comprehensive park refreshes—which typically include a completely new playground and safety surfacing—generally cost between $500,000 and $750,000. Developing an entirely new park from the ground up requires an even larger investment.
