$71 million bond for new Basin Recreation center lands on November ballot

Renderings of the new Basin Recreation facility exterior. Photo: Basin Recreation

Basin Recreation shared that the cost of the bond is approximately $120.94 per year for a median $1 million fair market value primary residence, and businesses in the District would pay an estimated annual cost of $21.09 per $100,000 of fair market value.

PARK CITY, Utah — During a Summit County Council public hearing Wednesday, Basin Recreation presented the latest plans for two proposed recreation facilities, outlining a $71 million bond initiative that will appear on the November ballot for Snyderville Basin voters.

Renderings of the athletic fields for the new Basin Recreation center. Image: Basin Recreation

The proposal would fund new recreation facilities in East Canyon and Silver Creek Village, with the goal of expanding as the Synderville Basin population continues to grow.

Basin Recreation Executive Director Rob Parrish presented the revised plans to the council and members of the community Sept. 23, after incorporating feedback from a 2024 community survey and public input.

“We have taken the input to heart and recognize that Snyderville Basin residents prioritize having facilities with as much flexible, unprogrammed community-oriented space as possible while also meeting their core recreation and fitness needs,” Parrish said.

The proposed Silver Creek Village facility would be approximately 68,000 square feet and include recreational aquatics, climbing and bouldering areas, child care, camp space, a flexible-use gymnasium, cardio and weight rooms, indoor track space, wellness amenities, multipurpose areas and an outdoor field that could accommodate a temporary indoor enclosure.

The proposed 20,000-square-foot East Canyon facility would include an indoor court, multipurpose community spaces, recreation classrooms and exterior access to restrooms serving outdoor amenities.

Basin Recreation's new facility rendering showing the indoor pool complete with two slides, a splash pad, and lazy river. — Basin Recreation’s new facility rendering showing the indoor pool complete with two slides, a splash pad, and lazy river. Photo: Basin Recreation

Renderings of Basin Recreation's new facility features an entire climbing gym with bouldering areas. — Renderings of Basin Recreation’s new facility features an entire climbing gym with bouldering areas. Image: Basin Recreation

According to Basin Recreation, the Snyderville Basin is projected to grow by about 20 percent over the next decade and both facilities would use a modular design intended to allow for future expansion.

Parrish added, “This measure reflects years of public engagement, including community surveys and public open houses, that have consistently identified fitness capacity, aquatics, climbing, and additional indoor space as the community’s top recreation priorities. Availability of local bond funding also broadens the District’s ability to pursue matching grants and private partnerships, as well as leverage Impact Fees for these projects. We look forward to continuing to build on the community’s vision for recreation and creating opportunities for residents today and into the future.”

Voters in the Synderville Basin will have the opportunity to decide whether to authorize the District to borrow $71 million for the construction of the facilities on the Nov. ballot.