01 · Scale
20,000 people.
Bigger than the Delta Center at a Utah Jazz game: 17,867 people.
Illustrative venue images. Capacities shown are the proposed Vesper maximum and the reported 2026–27 Delta Center basketball capacity.
Protect Provo Canyon
Protect the access, recreation, and natural character that make Provo Canyon one of Utah County's most treasured places.
The problem
It's Not Just an Amphitheater.
Vesper is proposing a massive entertainment and commercial development at the mouth of Provo Canyon. The impacts could extend far beyond the development itself.
02 · Frequency
140+potential event days per year
A large annual event schedule raises questions about recurring traffic, noise, and recreation impacts.
Potential event days do not mean days with access restrictions.
That scale and frequency raise two everyday canyon questions: reliable access and the soundscape people come here for.
03 · Traffic
How will everyone get in and out?
Thousands of arrivals and departures would share 800 North, University Avenue, and Highway 189 with residents, recreation visitors, and emergency services. How would reliable canyon access be maintained?
AI-assisted illustration — not verified geography or a traffic model.
04 · Noise
How far could concert noise travel?
Large outdoor concerts could change the soundscape of Provo Canyon and the communities around it.
AI-assisted illustration — not an acoustic model. Rings do not show measured sound reach.
Also at stake
Clear answers before lasting decisions.
A full traffic analysis and sound analysis have not been completed yet. Those studies should be completed and available for public review before permanent land-use decisions are made.
Projected traffic, access, and sound impacts are concerns raised by residents — not confirmed outcomes. Original documents are linked in the document room.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
There's another vision for the mouth of Provo Canyon.
The solution
What If We Built a Park Instead?
Imagine a new gateway to Provo Canyon designed around public access, outdoor recreation, and preserving what makes this place special.
Gateway Park concept rendering — a community vision, not an approved development.
Provo Canyon Gateway Park
A community vision for the gateway ground — tap any feature to see what it could include.
Preserved open ground at the canyon mouth, kept in public hands.
Hiking and mountain biking trails restored and linked into a coherent network.
Better access from Khyv Peak toward Highway 189.
Connections to the Provo River and the River Parkway.
A family-friendly water feature at the heart of the park.
Parking designed for people heading into the canyon, not around it.
A modest outdoor venue for community events.
A Park for Generations to Come.
A community vision for protecting open space, connecting recreation areas, and making Provo Canyon more accessible.
Why Provo Canyon matters
The canyon is already a destination.
Provo Canyon doesn't need to become a destination. It already is one — for hiking, biking, fishing, the river, Bridal Veil Falls, Sundance, Deer Creek, and everyday family time outdoors.
Access · Recreation · Traffic
Many reasons to come. One way in.
People use Provo Canyon for very different things — and nearly all of it arrives through the same gateway.
People come here for the canyon itself.
Biking, hiking, fishing, boating, parks, trails, and family outings bring people up US-189 every day of the year.
- Bridal Veil Falls, one of Utah County's most visited roadside stops
- The Provo River Parkway trail, shared by cyclists, runners, and families
- Vivian Park and Deer Creek for boating, fishing, and picnics
The proposal
What is Vesper proposing?
A large mixed-use entertainment development at the mouth of Provo Canyon. The figures below come from the applicant's proposal and from campaign materials; some details are still unresolved as the application is amended.
20,000
Seat amphitheater
Proposed
6,500
Parking spaces
Proposed
~150,000
Sq. ft. of retail
Campaign materials reference
100.7
Acre overall footprint
Campaign materials reference
Also proposed
- Hotel and villas
- Restaurants and bars
- Additional indoor and event space referenced in campaign materials
Questions that remain
The questions Provo should answer.
These aren't accusations. They're the questions a decision of this size should be able to answer clearly, in public, before it becomes permanent.
Traffic
How will 20,000 people get in and out?
What happens to 800 North, University Avenue, and Highway 189 when thousands of concertgoers arrive and leave at the same time?
Explore the traffic concernsNoise
How far will the concert noise travel?
What could people hear at Bridal Veil Falls, around Mt. Timpanogos, and in nearby Orem neighborhoods?
Explore the noise concernsThese questions deserve answers.
Before a decision this significant is made, the public deserves clear information about how the development could affect our canyon and community.
Why this decision matters
Once it changes, we can't simply get it back.
The decisions made today could shape what Provo Canyon feels like for generations.
Get involved
This is a community conversation.
Neighbors, recreation users, and residents across Utah County all have a place in this process. Here are three ways to take part.
Stay informed
Get canyon updates, meeting notices, and new public documents as they are released.
Join the listSpeak up
Share your perspective with the Provo City Council at council@provo.org and with planning hearings at dspublichearings@provo.org.
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Protect Provo Canyon.
The decisions we make today will shape what this canyon feels like for future generations.