When the southern Utah heat becomes too much to bear or you want a little fun outdoors and in the water, we’ve got the perfect place for you — Fire Lake Park in Ivins. This city park is more like a natural water park as it encompasses Ivins Reservoir and offers a designated area for swimming, paddling, and even picnicking. It’s the perfect place to spend a summer day.

Ivins Reservoir was created in 1918 for irrigation purposes. In 2015, constructed began to create a space for recreational activities, and in May 2016, Fire Lake Park officially opened to the public.

Today when you visit, you’ll find the ultimate summer destination with the entire family in mind.

This recreational area is the perfect place for a day of swimming. You may even want to bring some kayaks or tubes and enjoy a lazy float.

You can spend some time along the sandy shore and build sand castles. You can also spread out and try your luck fishing. Play a game of frisbee or stare at the clouds on the large grassy fields as well.

There are also several amenities at Fire Lake Park including bathrooms, showers, foot wash stations, and a water fountain.

If you want to stay for an entire day, bring a picnic and enjoy a meal at one of the many picnic tables or under the pergola.

Unlike the many man-made water parks in Utah, admission is free to this outdoor destination. It is open from dawn to dusk seven days a week.

Keep in mind that this park can become quite busy in the summer and once the parking lot is full, this city park is closed to new visitors.

There are also no reservations for Fire Lake Park. No motorized vehicles, smoking, drugs, alcohol, or fires are allowed.

Fire Lake Park is a place where summer dreams come true. Come and stay for a while.

For more information, visit the Ivins City official website.

Have you spent time at Fire Lake Park in Ivins? What are some of your favorite outdoor destinations in southern Utah? Let us know in the comments. And don't forget to check out some of our favorite summertime gear for all of your upcoming summer adventures.

If the summer in southern Utah is too hot for you (you aren’t alone!), we recommend visiting Ivins during the winter. After all, this small town is one of our favorite winter getaway destinations in the Beehive State.