The Cottonwood Heights Parks & Recreation system played a major role in my childhood. I've only…read morejust come to this realization, but sifting through my first memories of childhood and then those wonderfully formative elementary school years, it's evident that the local parks are home to some pretty terrific (and terrifying) memories. You don't want to hear about all that, though. So I'll cut to the chase. Anzak Park. In my mind, it was always the tennis park. I've never played tennis there once, but there are some nice courts that were always well-maintained and always busy. To this day they seem pretty well-maintained and a popular place to go whack a few tennis balls with your buds. The pavilion bisects the park. The reservable area actually has power and houses around 100 people. You've got potties and BBQ pits as well, so everyone should be comfy. Kids have a small but serviceable playground, and the southernmost part of the park has two baseball fields. They're not magnificent, but they'll do just fine for the local little leagues. You may see the place spelled as Antczak Park (or perhaps it will get change on Yelp, depending on what the official name is), but honestly, I've only ever seen it as Anzak. I didn't take note of the sign the last time I was here, so perhaps Cottonwood Heights is making an effort to change the spelling. But why make it more complicated than it needs to be. I'm sticking with Anzak.

In my humble opinion, Granite Park isn't very aptly named…read more Oh, sure, it's in Granite ... the Utah oddity as not being its own town, but being a "Census Designated Place)" with its own community, own Community Council, and it's own personality. But when I think of granite, I think of dark, impermeable rock. When I think of this park, I think of its breathtaking view. Maybe Breathtaking View Park is too much effort to chisel into granite. You'll find all the things that make for a great park: plenty of grass, clean restrooms, a top-flight play-set for the kids, volleyball court, horseshoes pen, and a pavilion to special gatherings. And Granite Park's view is hard to match. Its best feature, IMHO, is the curved and paved trail (I'm guessing about half-a-mile) around the park. There are also unpaved trails that connect directly to Dimple Dell Park. It's a bit hard to find ... and you may have to yield to a horse ... but it's all quite worth it!

Favorite park in sandy. Always clean and friendly people. The guys who come and cut the grass at…read morethe beginning of the week are also pretty great. I go running there often and they'll remember me from the week before which is fun. Great place to take kids and my dogs. There are some trails that go off the paved area that show the beauty off Utah. It's tucked back away in a neighborhood which also makes it more safe than others and much less trafficked

Drew B said it best-this is a great park with lots of different amenities. The only thing I think…read moreit might fall short on is parking. There is a dedicated lot, but on game nights when lots of people are out enjoying the nice summer evening, it can get full. But, hey, what a good problem to have! It's a terrific facility and I'm glad to see that it's getting used.

As far as I'm concerned, there's not a better activity park in any city in the greater Salt Lake…read morevalley than that at Bingham Junction Park. For Midvale--with only 4 parks and some very small ones (that I've reviewed rather critically)--BJP is a masterwork. First, a call out to anyone living in the Riverwalk Homes, Cascades at Riverwalk, Winchester Estates .... or heck, anyone in Midvale or anywhere near Midvale: GO TO YOUR PARK. On the banks of the Jordan River on its east side and enveloped by homes and apartments on the other three, there is a stunningly empty park on an 80-degree late summer day. There's a gigantic open, grassy area perfect for play. It has hill with a pronounced mound at the top. It's a great vantage point to see the park--as well as the mountains and the whole valley. But it's not there by accident. Come winter time, it becomes a sledding hill. There's a bit of a techie design to the place with the circuit board/microchip design between the pavilion and the basketball courts. And, oh, yeah, the basketball courts! Six different hoops, all adjustable to regular height or slam-dunkable for those with non-existent jumping capabilities. If you're on a day like when I visited, you can play a full-court game on a high-quality hard court (donated by, and adorned with, the logo of the Utah Jazz). With the long steps by it, the area doubles as an amphitheater. Add to that a full-sized sunken baseball field, equipped with walls and lights for night games give it that real baseball park vibe. The covered play area is the perfect meshing of rope of all sizes ... a climber's dream. Add to this several table-benches and the cleanest park restroom Ive been in, and you've got the perfect place to take the family on just about any day. I know I'll be back!

I debated on sharing this spot because it is such a hidden gem and it's not crowded like Liberty…read morepark. However, I think more people need to see the beauty of this park. It is absolutely stunning. You can see from North Salt Lake to almost Eagle Mountain. My favorite time to go is about 30 minutes before sunset just because the views of the sun setting in the west with the city in the foreground...that's a sight to see. There's a walking area that brushes the perimeter of the park as well...or I guess you can run if that's your thing. There's a nice little playground for the kiddos and a paved basketball court as well! When I visit here, I also see people pitch up a hammock...which this is a great spot to do it because there's lots of trees and they're spaced out perfectly for a hammock! There's also a nice little open area for soccer or whatever else you are feeling that day! Parking is super convenient; I've never had an issue with it! You are able to park on the south or north side of the park! I recommend going to the northeast side of the park as that is where you will see arguably the best view in the entire city!

Nice little park at the end of the Jordan River trail. Or the start if you start in Saratoga…read moreSprings. Lots of grassy fields, a playground and shelter with tables. You can park and access the Jordan River for fishing floating, kayaking or canoeing. The boat ramp is run down so if you're looking to launch a small boat or other watercraft I'd suggest going just on the other side of Pony Express. Theres some neat secrets here too. You just gotta look around.

There's something magical and serene about finding a puddle of mud and playing in it. Even as…read moreadults, it's still appealing, so there's no surprise to me that I found about 15 adults soaking in the natural hot spring, or puddle of mud, found at Inlet Park. As I understand, the hot springs are on private property, but the owner is ok with people visiting as long as they are respectful of the land and get out at 10pm. You park in the parking lot and then walk a few minutes through the trees until you get to the hot springs. There are some areas that are hotter than others and when you find the "hot spots" it's fun to sink your feet and legs into the pit. It's as close to quicksand than I've ever experienced.

This is a nice little park with viewing benches, a small sand/gravel path, and a pond. The pond has…read morefish inside it and is complete with ducks as well. There are quite a few trails and pathways that lead to the north side of Utah lake and I've seen people frequent them. I wouldn't recommend the pond for swimming , but it's great for some casual fishing and watching ducks swim around. There are lots of shaded bench areas as well and also areas I've seen people set up hammocks to relax. Quite easy to get to and free street parking. A nice little getaway from the hustle and bustle of Saratoga, Lehi and American Fork.

Cute park, great for photos! We took photos for our save the date here around the water with the…read morewoodsy background. I will say the park was very small and the bathrooms were not the best, but it was still a great location for pictures with a variety of options!

The Park is nice! the Parking Sux and unfortunately the people who attend, some are not so nice. I…read moregrew up in Utah Vivian park is our park but too many people have just ruined the experience. We had a "Karen" who decided to yell at us for temporarily parking closer to the Pavillion to unload some heavy items. We had reserved the Pavillion. We were parked with hazards on for less the 10 minutes. but due to her yelling at us and getting mad because we were ignoring her. So my advice Stay away. Or find a time that's less busy to enjoy the Park. it Would be nice to have Pavillion Parking specifically for those who have reserved a Pavillion for a party. Some people just walked through the Pavillion which that's on them no manners. There was lots of litter. The bathrooms were nasty. Then a HUGE Yellowjacket problem. Swarming the food and around people. There was construction project and piles of dirt were not covered so a wind gust would kick up dirt and roll it through the area. the breeze was nice kept the temp low. but the dust was unpleasant. Vivian Park is a historic place. But due to so much over usage it's losing its charm. We won't be returning and I don't recommend it. Utah do better your Forest and the Charm of the Parks are lost. Not to mention with the amount of people floating down the River your World Famous Fishing.. not the best the River is just too contaminated. You can Do better.

I've been up this turnoff from Provo Canyon many times, but until today I didn't know that there…read morewas a park here. I'd always drive to the last park right on the canyon road, but today I went up past that park and saw the sign for the Forest Service, took it off to the right, and found this park. It's a long skinny road with a few different parking/pavilion areas, and at the end there's a parking lot with a trailhead. That's what I was after tonight--the trailhead. The fall colors up there were beyond description, and it follows the little river winding back and forth. I got a late start and didn't get much time, but it was just perfect for a chance to get some fresh air, hear the trickle of the brook, and know that when we make an effort to find little parks and traileheads, it's worth it. Apparently, if you take the trail all the way up to the top, you come to what used to be the springs, but after some recent construction, they're not so much accessible springs. I'd like to take that trail all the way up, but for tonight I found a really nice, flat meadow and leaned up near a tree to have some dinner. Back at the park, there are pavilions with lights, restrooms, and that seems to be the big appeal here--the outdoors access and a few pavilions. It's not a huge park with a big playground or anything, but for the trails, the fresh air, the cooler temps... it's just right.

Great park, very pretty and quite big, could not do snowshoe as I was expecting during my last trip…read moreto Utah but I spent a nice long hike and took beautiful pictures in this awesome location. There is a river with some cute bridges for photo opps and kids and adults can enjoy different snow activities during the winter, mostly playing with the slides. Big parking lot and no entry fee.