Little Rock Canyon

Little Rock Canyon forms the northern tip of Springville and is located just below Provo. – placing this residential suburb in a unique position to conveniently reap the benefits of both communities. “Springville has a reputation for the arts and the outdoors,” says Realtor Scott Walters of Best USA Realty. “It’s got an art museum and art festival, and then you have Hobble Creek Canyon, which has some of the most beautiful views and outdoor recreation in this part of the state. But Provo is right up the road and is very popular in southern Utah. It’s home to Brigham Young University, Downtown Provo and the Provo Towne Center, where many people like to eat, play and shop.”

Homes start in the high $400,000s and exceed $1 million. New constructions sit west of the interstate and cap in the mid $600,000s. These HOA properties include up to four bedrooms and three bathrooms, cover 2,100 square feet, and include combinations of brick and siding. Newer homes sit on smaller lots to meet increased demand, but you will have a front and back lawn. Additionally, sidewalk-lined subdivisions lead to neighborhood parks. Single-family homes starting in the $700,000s sit east of the interstate, closer to the mountains, and luxury homes elevated in mountain foothills cost over $1 million. Here, you’re paying for your high-end property, mountainside location, and valley views.

Students can attend Westside Elementary, Springville Junior High and Springville High Schools. The elementary school and junior high each got an overall B from Niche and a 5/10 from Great Schools, while the high school got an overall A and 6/10. Additionally, Niche ranks Springville High among Utah’s top 45 percent of public high schools for STEM and top 5 percent for athletes. All three schools are immersed in residential subdivisions, and while Westside Elementary is the only walkable school for Little Rock Canyon residents, the junior high and high schools are each less than a 5-minute drive from your front door.

Spring Creek Park adds another walkable amenity to Little Rock Canyon. Here, kids can climb, slide and swing on the playground as older siblings practice their skills on the soccer field and basketball court, and parents exercise with family pets on the walking trail. Drive 4 miles south and arrive at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park. A beach pond stretches across 3 acres, attracting families from Springville and beyond. “People from different parts of Utah come to Bartholomew Park to swim, kayak and fish,” says Walters. “Non-residents are charged a fee to help crowd control and ensure Springville residents get priority entry.”

Most discover the park on their way into Hobble Creek Canyon – which is equally popular among locals and visitors. With the mountains rising on either side of you, golfers describe this view as one of the best Utah offers. Jolley’s Ranch Park is just 1 mile further into the canyon and is many families’ favorite spot for all-day adventures, though you can also camp. Hike and mountain bike during summer, and pack your sleds when snow covers the ground. You’ll also find a disc golf course, playground and a white barn that’s particularly popular for family and engagement photos.

Pick up groceries from Smith’s and run errands at Walmart Supercenter, located off Interstate 15 – both are 2.5 miles from home. However, Little Rock Canyon's northern Springville location places residents only 6 miles from Downtown Provo. You’ll arrive at several big box retailers and the Provo Towne Center in 15 minutes without traffic. While Provo is renowned for its local food scene, Springville provides options closer to home, like Magleby’s Fresh. This beloved restaurant has a longstanding reputation for the best chocolate cake in Utah, but they also use fresh ingredients to serve entrees, including the Wonderful Halibut, served over rice pilaf with house-made tartar sauce.

A residential suburb surrounded by popular southern Utah destinations, Little Rock Canyon offers a quiet neighborhood to residents who want to enjoy the livliest parts of their community without living in the middle of it.

Written By

Alexandra Sosik

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Todd Cook

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Mallory Nolte