Recreation Center for the Utah State Hospital
Recreation Center for the Utah State Hospital, Historic amphitheater at Utah State Hospital in Provo, United States.
The stone amphitheater features two corner towers, a grass play area at the base, and accommodates 800 people within its three-acre grounds.
Built between 1936 and 1937 during the Great Depression, this Works Progress Administration project addressed Utah's 36 percent unemployment rate through public works.
The recreation center established a precedent for mental health treatment by incorporating entertainment and recreational therapy into patient care programs.
The facility includes interior rooms with fireplaces, stone ramps for access, and an open-air gathering space above the southeast tower.
From 1971 to 1997, the center transformed into a seasonal attraction when it hosted annual Halloween events as the Haunted Castle.
Location: Provo
GPS coordinates: 40.23361,-111.63056
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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