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ST. GEORGE — Springdale's downtown beautification plan took a step forward with the approval of a new downtown plaza, an outdoor area for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The plaza will be constructed on the vacant lot near the Zion Prospector rock shop and the Best Western Plus on Zion Park Boulevard. The original home on the site was built in the 1950s and used as the lobby for the Canyon Ranch Motel. The home was torn down due to termite damage.
"The town is very excited to see this project move forward. The downtown plaza will be a great space for our residents and visitors to enjoy all that Springdale has to offer," Mayor Barbara Bruno told St. George News. "Its location near shops, restaurants and hotels will make it a convenient place for visitors to rest and relax. The outdoor gathering spaces will provide a new place for residents to meet each other and visit."
The plaza will feature shaded seating areas and interpretive information about Zion Canyon's geology and history. Bruno said there will be comfort conveniences such as a public restroom and drinking fountain.
