The Orem City Council passed a resolution on Sept. 8, 2026, expressing formal opposition to the proposed Vesper Amphitheater development. According to a September 10 statement, the council cited significant concerns regarding the project's impact on the health, safety, and welfare of Orem residents.
While the original application for the amphitheater has been withdrawn, the council noted that a revised proposal is expected. The resolution outlines concerns regarding sound and light pollution, as well as impacts on parking and users of Orem's Mt. Timpanogos Park and Palisade Park.
Traffic concerns were also highlighted, specifically regarding substantial impacts on SR-189 (Provo Canyon Highway) and SR-52 (800 North). The council stated that a development of this scale would require significant and costly transportation improvements that could directly affect Orem residents.
The resolution advocates for regional collaboration to create a long-term vision for Provo Canyon. The council expressed a desire for Provo, Orem, the State of Utah, Utah County, and the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) to work together to enhance the area's recreational value while considering development impacts.
