ARCO/Murray Delivers Zion Canyon Hot Springs, Expanding Partnership with WorldSprings
La Verkin, UT – August 1, 2025 – ARCO/Murray National is proud to announce the recent opening of Zion Canyon Hot Springs, a 20-acre resort property with almost 50 mineral pools, located just minutes from Zion National Park. Built in partnership with WorldSprings, the nation’s premier outdoor hot springs operator, the venue is the second property ARCO/Murray has completed with the brand, following their Dallas Grandscape location. ARCO/Murray broke ground on the Zion project in spring of last year, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience rooted in natural wellness and thoughtfully engineered aquatic systems.
The site features 30+ mineral-infused pools and 16 globally inspired pools designed to deliver restorative experiences that transport guests around the world. The pools are supplied with natural mineral water from the historic Pah Tempe Springs located up the river from the site through a landmark partnership with the Utah Water Conservancy District.
ARCO/Murray led the design-build delivery of the property, including:
- Preconstruction management including permitting, land zoning conversion, traffic control studies, road improvements, and utility infrastructure improvements
- Full design management including architectural (completed by HFA), MEPs, civil, and structural
- Full 3D modeling of complex, underground piping systems through over 40 feet of topography change
- Peer reviewed mechanical design for aquatic features including clash detection study and sequence of operations
- Designing the controls and managing the installation and commissioning for the mechanical, mineral water, and pool systems through Second Order Controls, a division of ARCO/Murray
- Construction management of the 20-acre site including but not limited to:
- Extreme sitework
- Commercial kitchen
- 45+ Pools and aquatic features
- Locker rooms
- Barrel Saunas
- On-site café and guest amenities
- Full-service bar windows and VIP cabanas
The property complements the nearby national park experience, offering hikers and adventurers the perfect recovery destination.
“We’re grateful the WorldSprings team gave us the opportunity to deliver on this unique aquatic project,” said Dan Wagner, Director of Operations at ARCO/Murray. “These developments require deep technical knowledge and the right partners. Our team understands the unique challenges involved and knows how to deliver high-quality results in this specialized space.”
“ARCO/Murray has been a pivotal part of this project since the beginning,” said Blake Peterson, VP of Real Estate and Construction at WorldSprings. “Even with all of the complexities involved in a project like this, including intricate pool systems, intense site work, high-end finishes, and a highly remote location, they still managed to deliver on the budget and schedule set 18 months ago.”
The property has already been featured in leading hospitality publications, including Travel + Leisure, which spotlighted WorldSprings’ fresh take on wellness-focused travel.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Zion Canyon Hot Springs.
WorldSprings has rapidly established itself as the nation’s premier outdoor wellness destination, with additional properties in Dallas, TX, and Glenwood Springs, CO, operating as Iron Mountain Hot Springs. This year alone, WorldSprings has tripled its footprint with the opening of Zion Canyon Hot Springs and strengthened its executive leadership with a key industry hire, Vimla Black-Gupta as Board Director and Advisor. The company also recently unveiled its distinctive “Just Add Water” brand identity, which counters increasingly complicated wellness trends by celebrating the simple, timeless power of mineral soak experiences.
Access to Zion Canyon Hot Springs in La Verkin, Utah, starts at an introductory price of $39. To build a relationship with its new community and encourage the integration of regular soaks into their wellness routines, Zion Canyon Hot Springs will also offer discounted entry to locals with proof of residency. For additional information and hours, visit zioncanyonhotsprings.com.
About WorldSprings
WorldSprings is the nation’s premier outdoor wellness destination. Designed for relaxation, rejuvenation, recovery, and holistic well-being, each WorldSprings location has as many as 32 total bodies of water inspired by famous geothermal locations such as Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and the Dead Sea. With temperatures ranging from 85°F to 104°F, guests may experience an array of therapeutic benefits tailored to their wellness needs. WorldSprings’ soak experience is complemented by saunas, cold plunges, and freshwater pools. Currently open in Dallas, TX, and Glenwood Springs, CO, operating as the Iron Mountain Hot Springs, WorldSprings is strategically expanding its footprint across the U.S. and will open Zion Canyon Hot Springs in the summer of 2025.
About ARCO/Murray
ARCO/Murray is a single source national design-builder that specializes in commercial construction for Fortune 500 companies and individual businesses. From planning to execution, ARCO’s expert team uses the most advanced design-build methodology to deliver the very best client experience.
With over 200 sports and entertainment projects completed, ARCO/Murray leverages its unique expertise to help clients build their facilities and manage their real estate pipeline and strategy. ARCO’s national reach, engineering prowess, and affiliated specialty groups make them standout design-build partners in this space.
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