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Parks and recreation reports rising tourism revenues, $95,000 matching grant, and a push to formalize shooting-range safety
Summary
Tourism collections are close to 2024 levels, the county won a $95,000 matching marketing grant, and parks staff proposed training/volunteer range-safety officers and physical upgrades to the county shooting range as use increases.
Iron County parks and recreation and tourism staff told commissioners that tourism-related tax collections are roughly in line with 2024 year-to-date, restaurant tax is up nearly 11 percent over 2024, and the county received a $95,000 matching grant from the Utah Office of Tourism for marketing.
"Fall advertising is in full swing," the parks/tourism director said, describing digital and streaming advertising outside the county to attract visitors. The county is also participating in a Utah Office of Tourism pilot…
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