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Best Playgrounds in Utah
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Utah is known for breath-taking scenery, exhilarating outdoor adventure and for our family-
friendly atmosphere. Utah features a wide variety of kid-friendly activities, family attractions
and a vast number of community parks and playgrounds located throughout the 'Beehive
State'. An hour or two of beneficial outdoor play gives kids a chance to meet new friends,
practice sharing and taking turns, and to run off some of their energy. If you're looking for
an amazing new playground that your kids will love, check out the best playgrounds in
Utah:
Sierra Newbold Memorial Playground & Splash Pad Ron
Wood Park
5900 W. New Bingham Hwy.
West Jordan, UT 84081
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Sierra Newbold Memorial Playground is named in loving memory of 6 year old Sierra
Newbold and dedicated to her and her family. This fun family park is usually not at all
crowded as it is tucked away at the edge of West Jordan. This park has a fantastic
playground that includes something for every child. Spread out over 13,237 square feet, the
playground includes a glider, spider web, swings, spinners, slides, musical instruments and
a rubberized surface that is wheelchair accessible. The community also dedicated the park
in honor of fallen West Jordan Police Officer Ron Wood. This family-oriented park also
features:
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2. Splash Pad and Sprayers
Tennis Courts
Baseball Fields
Jazz Basketball Courts
Baseball Fields
Pavilions
Public Restrooms
*Upon completion, Ron Wood Park will cover about 64 acres and include fields for football,
soccer, rugby and lacrosse.
Novell Children's Discovery Park
1550 N. 100th E.
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
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The locals often call Novell Children's Discovery Park the 'wood park' because of the large
wooden structures. The playground is designed to accommodate both younger children (2-
5 years) with smaller steps and toddler-sized slides and older kids with a tire swing,
monkey bars, ropes and ladders. This family-friendly park features interesting petroglyphs,
different animal tracks and actual dinosaur bones donated by BYU. Other features include:
Picnic Areas
Plenty of Seating for Parents
Lots of Shade
Walking Paths
Tennis Courts
Baseball Fields
Water Fountains
Public Bathrooms
*The playground will be undergoing an update in September 2018 to be more accessible
for children with special needs and disabilities.
East Lake Park & Beach
Oquirrh Lake Loop,Daybreak
South Jordan, UT 84009
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Located along the East Shore of Oquirrh Lake, East Lake Park & Beach is a popular local
hot spot for families featuring a multi-level playground with slides, bridges and a beautiful
sandy beach extending into the lake. Residents of Daybreak and their guests enjoy boating
and fishing on East Lake. Sailboat, rowboat, canoe, paddleboat and kayak rentals are also
available. This popular destination also includes:
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3. Basketball Court
Picnic Tables
An Open Grass Field
Public Restrooms
Fishing in designated areas (with a fishing license)
*No Swimming is allowed.
Neptune Park Playground
452 W. 400 N.Saratoga
Springs, UT 84045
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Neptune Park Playground in Saratoga Springs is an amazing two-story pyramid
constructed of woven ropes for a safe and unforgettable climbing experience. The giant 30-
foot rope structure is kid friendly and parents can join in the fun too! This spectacular design
is the largest of only three rope-pyramid climbing structures in the world. The park also
features:
Climbing Playground for younger kids
Swings
Spin Toys
7' Basketball Hoops
Lots of Seating including a Pavilion
Public Restrooms
Rotary Playground & Delta Playground Liberty Park
600 E. 900 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
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Since 1882, Liberty Park has been a favorite outdoor retreat for the residents of Salt Lake
City with 80 acres of beautiful grassy areas, trees and two featured playgrounds; Rotary
Playground is located in the Northwest quadrant with a playground just for younger kids
and another larger playground for the older kids. And, on hot summer days, the kids can
cool off at the splash pad. Delta Playground is another (usually less crowded) option
located in the Northeast quadrant. There are many different family attractions located in the
park like the Tracy Aviary, Chase Home Museum and feeding the ducks at the lake. Other
features including:
Concessions & Rides
Picnic Tables & Grills
Horseshoe & Bocce
Basketball, Tennis & Volleyball
Several Walking Paths
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4. Rollerblade Path
Public Restrooms
Free Wi-Fi
Shay Park
358 Aspen Hills Blvd
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
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Free train rides (donations accepted)
If you are a train lover, Shay Park is the place to visit and get a train ride.Shay park prides
itself in its gigantic train-shaped playground with musical instruments, slides and dozens of
places to climb. There is a cave where kids can hide and some rocks to climb on. These
rocks have an ancient-feel as they have some few fossils and little animals that make the
sight breathtaking. There is a bridge to walk on as you watch the beautiful Utah Valley. One
side of the bridge was specifically meant for strollers while the other end has stairs going
up the bridge. This beautiful playground features:
Train shaped playground
Slides
Climbing places
Musical instruments
Cave and a bridge
Bumpy roll slide
Large pavilion
Big grassy areas
A big Soccer field
Orem City All Together Playground
200-298 100 N,
Orem, UT 84097
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One of the main features offered by this playground is the all-abilities playground space,
where all children regardless of their disabilities. The playground was built from donations
by Utah's well-wishers and many people in Orem city flock there for rock climbing, zip lines,
merry go round and much more. The place even has a toddler area; therefore, all ages can
have fun. Children are given equal chances to participate in playground activities to
promote cognitive, sensory, social and physical abilities.The playground has plenty of room
to play as it is above 19,000 square feet. It is located in a perfect location at the city center
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5. park to provide social amenities like restrooms, a public library and parking. There are new
restrooms coming up to help in changing tables and accommodating wheelchairs. This
community-owned park has the following features:
Large playground
Public Restrooms
Big trees for shade
A large car parking
Public library
North Park
1185 N. 400 East,
Spanish Fork, Utah 84660
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North Park is a unique park offering features such as splash pad and a great playground for
children with sails and shade. The playground welcomes all ages from toddles to pre-
teenagers. The splash pad has plenty of sprayers that change the amount of water being
sprayed shots hundreds of liters of water.A small playground set aside for toddlers while
the older children have intricate set of bouncing and climbing toys. The place is also parked
with pavilions, bathrooms and a grassy field. North Park has the following:
Fountain splash
Climbing toys
Toddlers area
Pavilions
Grassy field
Restrooms
Wines Park
Center Street 100 East and 500-600 North
Lehi, Utah 84043
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The Wines park was dedicated to Margaret Wines and is located 600 North in Lehi near
North center street. There is a small area set aside with slides for toddlers while the parents
sit and enjoy themselves with pizzas from the pizza truck around at the various pavilions.
The park's beauty is enhanced by the surrounding mature trees and four pavilions. The
popular destination offers the following:
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6. A big play area space
Plenty of seating areas for parents
Beautiful flowers
Huge trees for shade
Plenty of grass field for picnics
Restrooms and pavilions
Picnic areas
Wardle Fields Park
14148 S 2700 W,
Bluffdale, UT 84065
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Wardle Fields Regional Park is a popular hot spot for family gatherings in Bluffdale.With 40
acres of facilities, guests can have fun with water pads, climbing the net pyramid, pickleball
courts, 25-feet tall fie watchtower, zip lines, bordering wall and a large playground. The park
has the following features to offer:
Three large pavilions
Drinking fountains
Basketball court
Pickleball court
A waterfall at Splash Pad
Large playground
An open grass field
Walking paths and benches
Creekside Park
600 E Mill St S,
Bountiful, UT 84010
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This is the newest park in Utah. By just paying a one time visit to Creekside Park, you can
tell that it is not an ordinary park. The landscape selection was well researched and
carefully reviewed. You can tell this by the lovely huge trees surrounding the place. It also
has a big playground area with grassy fields for running children. When you visit Creekside
Park, these are some of the features you will come across:
Lovely landscape
Water toys for kids
Huge grassy areas
Picnic tables and benches
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7. Swings, ropes, and slides for all ages
Pavilions
Restrooms
A water pack
Big playground
Nice walk paths and a stroll bridge
Veterans Memorial Park
1985 W 7800 S,
West Jordan, UT 84088
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The adventurous Veteran Memorial park is one of a kind.The park was committed on
memorial day in 1990. This park is perfect for little ones who do not mind a short walk to
some indoor fun activities. The 30- acre piece is located in the south of Bluffdale. It looks
like a three-in-one park provides an attractive panoramic view of the wonderful Mt.
Wasatch. Other features of this park include:
Picnic areas with tables
Various playgrounds
Open green grass field
Basketball court
Two big pavilions
Volleyball court,
Tennis court
Restrooms
A rodeo area
Benefits of Outdoor Free Play
Kids of all ages benefit from outdoor free play at the playground. From physical
development, social interactions and confidence building, our children are constantly
learning from the experiences we expose them to. Time spent at the playground stimulates
the imagination, helps kids release pent-up energy and will surely help them work up an
appetite and provide for a better nights sleep. Component Playgrounds understands the
importance of fresh air and free play for kids. We offer fun and safety with our large
selection of backyard playground equipment made of superior quality metal that will grow
with you kids. Contact us today, we will be happy to answer all your questions and help you
select the best playground equipment for your own backyard.
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