Cedar City parks branding image used when no dedicated West Canyon Park play image was publicly confirmed
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West Canyon Park (Ann J. Gardner) Water Play Area

Cedar City, UT

Cedar City splash and play area tied to the city's all-abilities water-play planning, offering a free warm-weather option inside West Canyon Park.
Quick facts

Price

Free public park and water-play use.

Parking

Parking available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Needs recheck

Public-source evidence needs review. Confirm time-sensitive details using the business links above.

Editorial Review

Why included

Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.

What we verified

  • all-abilities water play planning
  • free public park context
  • all-abilities playground equipment ordered
  • official park page

What remains unknown

  • Current operating hours or season

Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

This is a keep-an-eye-on-it listing: the city has publicly discussed all-abilities investment here, but parent-facing feature documentation is still thinner than ideal.

At a Glance

Venue type

Inclusive playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Sensory and communication features

Water play

Family amenities

Parking

Shade level

Limited shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger park

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryParking on site

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Plan Your Visit

WeatherBest for warm-weather visits; water-play availability can be seasonal.
Visit StyleShort neighborhood-style park visit or seasonal splash stop.
Planning NotePublic meeting records are clearer than the park page about all-abilities intent.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park and water-play use.

About the Venue

West Canyon Park's water play area has been repeatedly identified in Cedar City public meeting records as part of the city's all-abilities planning. The park is positioned as a fun, free outdoor water-play space, and later city committee records also reference ordered all-abilities playground components for West Canyon. Families considering a visit should treat this as a promising inclusion-focused park site, but expect some details to remain lightly documented in public-facing materials.

Accessibility & Comfort

These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.

Considerations
Public-facing facility detail is limited.Specific installed elements, surfacing, and hours were not clearly published on the reviewed park page.
Known From Public Records
City council records describe an all-abilities water play area at West Canyon Park.Later committee records mention all-abilities playground equipment ordered for West Canyon.
Accessible routes

External Links

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Contact Information

Address

1600 N Knoll Street

Cedar City, UT, 84721

Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last source review: April 11, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created research listing based on Cedar City official meeting records documenting all-abilities water-play planning and later ordered all-abilities equipment.

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