Matheson Park - Walking Distance from Downtown Taylorsville

This seven-acre family park is complete with swings and play equipment for the children, cookout facilities & sheltered eating areas, restrooms, volleyball area and 2,000 foot walking trail. This beautiful park is located between 3rd Avenue & 1st Street and is within walking distance of the town and provides a wonderful escape from a busy day. Matheson Park is maintained by the Town of Taylorsville.


Bring your picnic lunch and relax under one of the many shade trees that line the banks of the small creek that meanders through Matheson Park.

Matheson Park opened in the Summer of 1998 and is named for Carl Matheson, Sr. a lifelong resident of Taylorsville who was an educator in our schools and a businessman. The land for Matheson Park was donated by Carl Matheson, Jr. in memory of his father.

Reservations for the sheltered cookout & eating areas may be made by families or groups. There is a $20 charge for large shelters and small shelters are first come first serve. Anyone wanting to make a reservation should come by Town Hall to make them or complete the request form below.

No refunds are given, but you may reschedule a rain date within 10 days of your original reservation.

There are various public activities planned for the park throughout the year including an Easter Egg Hunt and Arbor Day celebration. Be sure to check out our Events section for all the details.

Reservations for one of the sheltered picnic areas are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Complete the form below with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you about your request. Thank you and we hope that you enjoy Matheson Park! 

Matheson Park