Page: Parks, Events and Local History

Page brings together community recreation, events, and several historic sites. If you’re looking for a hotel in Page, you can plan your stay around the occasion: local history, a group gathering, or a concert or festival each offers a different focus. For groups, reservable park facilities are relevant; for a stay centered around a specific event, timing matters. The historical dates, meanwhile, tell different parts of the town’s development.

Local History in Several Stages

The settlement site of Page was originally a station on the Great Northern Railroad, built in 1881. In 1882, Louis B. Hanna moved to Page and began his career there as a businessman. The two dates mark different milestones: 1881 identifies the station as the origin of the settlement site; 1882 marks Hanna’s move to Page and the start of his career there. Hanna opened a private bank in Page. It first became a state bank and later the First National Bank of Page. The town’s history therefore includes both the station as the starting point for the settlement site and the development of a local bank. To put these early events in chronological order, only one year passed between the station’s construction and Hanna’s arrival; the bank’s development then involved several institutional stages.

Another historical connection lies in the wider region: the Brass Rail Saloon and Hotel was built in Page in 1889 and moved to Bonanzaville in 1971. Its connection to Page is therefore its original building location and year; the move to Bonanzaville is a later chapter in the building’s history. This story differs from the history of the station and the development of the bank: it concerns a building that was established in Page and later moved elsewhere.

Parks, Playgrounds, and Group Reservations

The City of Page Parks and Recreation Department provides park facilities and programs to meet the needs and interests of residents and visitors. Playgrounds are available as a local recreational option for children. If you’re traveling with children, they’re one of the specific leisure options you can include in your plans. The parks and programs also provide a broader community setting for the varied interests of residents and visitors.

Groups and residents can reserve park facilities for family reunions, group celebrations, picnics, meetings, or other events. Reservations are made on a “first come, first served” basis. When planning a gathering, reservations are therefore a separate item to consider: think about the type of gathering you’re planning and keep the reservation process in mind. A family reunion, a picnic, and a meeting are different uses covered by the reservation options mentioned. This lets you distinguish group gatherings from general recreational activities and playgrounds.

Events and Accommodation Planning

The City of Page offers events such as outdoor concerts and seasonal festivals. If a particular concert or festival is the reason for your trip, check the event date before setting your travel dates. Seasonal festivals and outdoor concerts are different types of events; when planning, it helps to focus on the specific event that interests you rather than relying on a general event calendar.

Free camping at Page City Park is exclusively for overnight stays. If you’re looking for a hotel, you can choose one based on the reason for your stay and consider the camping option separately.

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