17th South River Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

17th South River Park is situated in Spanish Fork, Utah, and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.


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The park is located alongside the Spanish Fork River, which offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and other water-based activities.

Visitors to the park can also explore the numerous hiking trails that wind through the surrounding hills and forests. Some of the most popular trails include the Spanish Fork River Trail and the Hobble Creek Trail.

One of the main attractions of the park is the Spanish Fork River, which is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish. Fishing is allowed year-round, although the best time to catch fish is typically in the spring and fall.

Other points of interest at the park include the picnic areas, playgrounds, and sports fields, which are perfect for family gatherings and group outings.

Interesting facts about the area include its history as a major hub for the fur trade in the 1800s. Trappers from all over the world came to the area to trade fur with local Native American tribes.

The best time of year to visit 17th South River Park is in the spring and fall, when the temperatures are mild and the foliage is at its peak. However, visitors can enjoy the park year-round, with winter sports such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing available during the snowy months.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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