Nunns Park

Nunns Park is named after L.L. Nunn, a pioneer in the field of hydroelectric power, who became the operator of the first 44,000 volt hydropower plant in America by harnessing the flows of the Provo River. Built on this site in 1897, the plant provided electricity for mining operations near Mercur, Utah. In time, Nunn sold his interests to Utah Power and Light, who eventually sold the ground to Utah County as a park site. Located alongside the Provo River Parkway and nestled in a grove of trees,

​Nunn’s Park offers overnight camping, picnicking, fishing, biking, jogging, and just plain escape from the traffic of life. There are plenty of family campsites which must be reserved ahead of time; a pavilion can be reserved for family or group use; there is a sand-filled volleyball area, and open areas just right for contemplating nothing but your favorite pastime. If you look, there are even a few reminders of the century old power plant that once turned the lights on in a remote Utah mining town and put Utah and the Provo River in the electrical history books. Courtesy of Utah County Online.

Nunns Park is managed by Utah County Parks | (801) 851-8600

Utah County Park Rules:

• Park hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.
• Parkway and trail hours are 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day.
• Discharge of firearms and archery are prohibited except by written permission from Utah County.
• Possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
• Golfing is prohibited.
• Unauthorized motor vehicles are prohibited on parkways, trails, lawns, or in pavilions.
• Overnight camping is prohibited except in designated areas.
• All pets must be on leashes and owners are responsible to clean up pet droppings.
• Audio systems shall not be audible beyond 50 feet or beyond any park boundary.
• Group activities and use of audio systems are prohibited after 10:00 p.m.
• Removal or cutting of any plants, trees or natural materials is prohibited.
• Littering is prohibited. Users shall utilize trash containers and shall clean up after their use of the facilities.
• Bonfires and burning of pallets are prohibited. Small fires are allowed only in designated locations.
• Use of metal detectors or other devices for the purpose of locating or removing any metallic or other object of value, except as may be performed by utility companies or professional surveyors in the normal conduct of authorized business, is prohibited.
• Use of amusement rides, bounce houses, climbing walls, and similar items in County parks is allowed only with prior approval of the Public Works Department. Parties requesting such use shall provide the County with an acceptable insurance certificate applicable to the requested use.
• All events or uses involving “horse tripping” as defined in Utah State Code are prohibited in all County parks

For Park Information or Reservations, visit Utah County Parks or call (801) 851-8640. This site is a service of Denise Martin, Realtor and is not the official site of Utah County Parks and has no affiliation with Utah County.