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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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St. George plans 2.5-acre expansion at Thunder Junction

The all-abilities park's next phase adds Ice Age-themed attractions and railroad track, with completion targeted for summer 2027, according to KSL.

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Source / event date: City event notice and KSL report: October 20, 2026; source checks October 21, 2026.

Based on reporting by KSL.com / St. George. Read the original story →

St. George

St. George's Thunder Junction All Abilities Park is preparing for a 2.5-acre expansion with Ice Age-themed attractions and additional railroad track, KSL reported. The city scheduled a Phase II groundbreaking during the park's 10th-anniversary celebration on Oct. 20. [1][2]

Officials aim to complete the expansion in summer 2027, with intermittent train interruptions during construction, according to KSL. Funding includes donations and proceeds from the $29 million recreation bond approved by city voters in 2023. That bond supports projects across St. George; $29 million is not the stated cost of this park expansion. [1]

The city's Phase II page confirms the expansion and lists sponsorship opportunities. [3]

Sources

  1. KSL.com · Thunder Junction 2.5-acre expansion, Oct. 20, 2026
  2. St. George · Thunder Junction park and Oct. 20 anniversary event notice
  3. St. George · Thunder Junction Phase II

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