Provo Parks

🚨 Public Appeal for Information – Slate Canyon Brush Fire (July 4) 🚨

Cause: Fireworks in a fireworks-restricted area during a city-wide fireworks ban.

If you saw anything unusual, have photos or video, or have any information related to the Slate Canyon brush fire on July 4 at approximately 10:40 p.m., please contact us:                                   

📧 mailto:[email protected]
📞 801-852-6321

This fire is a reminder of why proactive wildfire mitigation matters. Fuel reduction work completed along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) helped slow the fire’s progression and prevented it from spreading farther up the hillside into heavier fuels. That mitigation helped keep the fire from escalating into a large wildfire requiring extensive resources, including aircraft and other costly suppression efforts that can quickly reach millions of dollars.

This incident reinforces why Provo Fire & Rescue supports proactive wildfire prevention measures. The temporary closure of the BYU Y Trailhead during periods of extreme fire danger helps reduce risk in an area with a single access point, steep terrain, and significant life-safety concerns. It also underscores the importance of preventive measures such as the fireworks ban and Stage 2 fire restrictions, which are designed to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires before they start.

Thank you for helping us protect our community and our foothills. Please share this post if you were in the area on July 4.

📧 mailto:[email protected]
📞 801-852-6321

Are you interested in giving back, and looking for a reason to declutter your home in the next couple weeks?

Please consider donating on Provo Donation Day, July 11.

What food and household items can I donate?
*Non-perishable food and canned goods within two years of the expiration date that do not have dents, bulges, rust, leaks, or other damage.
*Household items (including but not limited to) shoes, clothing, bikes, microwaves, furniture and more.

What items should I not bring?
*Deseret Industries does not accept mattresses, hazardous or toxic materials--including cleaning products--or weapons.
*No large appliances, such as fridges, stoves and washer machines, please.
Thank you!

When and where can I bring my donations?
You can bring donations to a participating park in your area, Saturday morning, July 11 between 8:30AM and 10:30AM:
Joaquin Park: 378 N 400 E (Central, East Provo)
Lakeview Park: 2825 W 1390 N (West Provo)
Lakewood Park: 400 W 1300 S (South Provo)
Quail Orchard Park: 522 E 3900 N (North Provo)

What if I can't get my donations to a park on July 11, but still want to donate?
Please include your information and the items you would like to donate on this form, if you cannot bring your donation to a park. A volunteer in your area will help coordinate pick up, likely on the morning of July 9.

https://provo-parks-and-recreation.form.transform.civicplus.com/66438

https://provo-parks-parks-and-recreation.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/66419

The Parks Department will take your donations to Deseret Industries and the Food and Care Coalition. We appreciate your efforts to help others in need.

Join us at 7:00PM tonight at Memorial Park (800 E Center St) for the Freedom Festival Flag Day Ceremony.

The one-hour program will feature Utah County Sheriff, Mike Smith recipient of the Utah Department of Utah, “American Legion Officer of the Year.” A presentation from one of our Freedom Festival Youth Speech Contest recipients, A short presentation from Utah State Sober Riders and a short Retirement of our National Colors.

Find more information on the Freedom Festival website: https://freedomfestival.org/flag-day-ceremony/

Do you want to declutter before summer ends and give to those in need? Provo Parks and Recreation is hosting a Donation Day, July 11 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM.

Bring your food and household items to a participating park in Provo. The Parks Department will take your donations to Deseret Industries and the Food and Care Coalition.

Do you want to donate, need more information or want help transporting your donations to a park? Please view this link for more information: https://provo-parks-and-recreation.form.transform.civicplus.com/66438

Do you want to volunteer? Please use this link:
https://provo-parks-parks-and-recreation.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/66419

Email Leah Stoker, Volunteer Program Coordinator with any questions: [email protected]