Eagle Mountain Recreation sees rapid growth in participation
Eagle Mountain City’s recreation programs continue to see strong growth amid both the city’s expanding population and increasing community interest in youth and adult activities.
City Recreation Manager Jason Hall says participation has climbed steadily over the past several years, with some programs more than doubling in size.
“We’ve grown substantially since 2008. Our Jr. Jazz program alone is up more than 200%, and soccer and baseball have grown by over 50%,” Hall said. “We’ve doubled participation in some of our newer offerings, too. As the city grows, we’re seeing that reflected in our numbers, and it’s awesome.”
Youth programs remain the heart of the department’s offerings. The City provides Jr. Jazz basketball for kindergarten through 12th grade, track and field, cross country, youth pickleball leagues, street hockey clinics and Snapology STEM programs offered throughout the year.
Registration remains strong across the board, with more than 3,800 youth signups annually.
The City also partners with outside providers for several popular sports, including youth soccer, girls fastpitch softball, boys baseball and a summer soccer camp.
Adult programs have also gained momentum, with 80 teams now participating across co-ed and men’s softball, spring and fall pickleball leagues and the annual Pony Express Days Pickleball Tournament.
To help residents keep track of what’s available, the Recreation Department is developing a comprehensive program calendar that will soon be posted on the City website. In addition, residents can follow the Eagle Mountain City Recreation Facebook page or join the department’s Recreation Mailing List, which provides email reminders when registrations open.
Hall said the growth is encouraging but also highlights the need for continued community involvement.
“We run all the programs plus maintain the playing fields at Cory Wride. That includes prepping the baseball fields and caring for the irrigation. That takes a lot of time,” he said. “We rely heavily on volunteers, and we’re grateful for every one of them. Coaches, organizers, anyone who’s willing to help. We always need more.”
For new residents, Hall recommends signing up for the mailing list as the easiest way to get plugged in. He also invites residents to share ideas for new programs.
“Kids want to do things besides sports,” Hall said. “Snapology is a great example. I’d love to see us expand into things like archery or art classes, maybe robotics, if there’s interest.”
The department is also exploring expanded offerings during Pony Express Days, where only the pickleball tournament is currently part of the recreation lineup. Hall hopes to introduce future options such as 5K races, trail-running events, and additional tournaments.
More information about Eagle Mountain Recreation programs can be found on the Sports page.