Sports and Athletics in St. George, Utah: What do you need to know?

St. George occupies a unique nexus of populations. Many of our community members are retired, and there are few new job opportunities. Bloomington, a small suburb of St. George, offers more greenery and sits alongside the only river in our desert. There are numerous amenities for pickleball, tennis, golf, and southern Utah is renowned for its mountain biking. We’re on the doorstep of Zion National Park and Kolob, two stunning mountain features that grace our skyline alongside other plateaus. Additionally, we’re adjacent to the Arizona Strip and just a two-hour drive from Las Vegas, offering opportunities for desert camping or city visits. Summers can be scorching, with temperatures reaching nearly 118°F on some days but typically averaging around 109°F from June to mid-September. Snowfall during winter is rare, but we’re an hour away from Brian Head, a popular ski resort. St. George offers diverse dining options, ranging from Thai to Indian to American cuisine. The culture tends to be conservative, though it’s gradually evolving with our increasing population. There are no housing restrictions, which raises concerns given our limited water supply and apparent lack of action to address it. Infrastructure is not adequately equipped to handle the growing population, leading to overworked police and limited job opportunities outside of academia because of the college campus situated in St. George. Several reservoirs are available for swimming, but caution is advised for swimmers during the hotter months due to the risk of swimmer’s itch.

St. George is in southern Utah and is the fastest growing city in the United States! Visitors and new transplants can expect great year-round weather to take advantage of hiking in summer at the various national parks such as Zion, Moab, and the Aches to skiing near Salt Lake City. With close proximity to Las Vegas, Nevada, there is always something to do.