This is the playground that you and your kids will love! They love it because of all the things to…read moredo and you'll love it because you'll leave with tired and happy kids! It's the playground at Nicholls Park, aka Fruit Heights Castle Park, aka The Pirate Ship Park. We go to The "Castle/Pirate Ship Playground,"which is an extremely large, multi level playground that's packed with activities throughout, a climbing wall multiple slides, the pirate ship, swings everywhere, a sea creature, a large parking lot to the immediate south and a men's and women's bathroom. This park also has walking trails, a pavilion, benches throughout, mature trees for shade, a field area, baseball diamond and it's dog friendly!

Pavilions, open grassy areas, ball fields, walking/jogging path in a shady hollow, and one of the…read morecoolest playgrounds around? That would be Nicholl's Park for you! This park is located right off Highway 89 (or Kaysville Mainstreet from the west side) and is the perfect place to spend the day. I've visited this park many times through the years and have never been disappointed. They recently made a path through the shady hollow just north of the park that is perfect for a run or walk. If the kids have excess energy, head up to the playground! With a "castle" and "pirate" theme, this playground is sure to please your children. Slides, swings (including a child/parent swing and swings for those with disabilities), a sea monster "swimming" through the wood chips, and a pirate ship ‍ are sure to help you and your kids crest fine memories. Another cool thing is that you can download the "Biba" app. It allows you and your child to play interactive games with your smart phone and the playground. I've yet to test it out, but it seems interesting! If you want to bring a picnic, there are trees around for a nice shady spot to lay a blanket or head just west of the playground to the pavilions that have picnic tables. There is a bathroom available too. Overall, this park has a lot and is sure to be a family favorite for years to come. Take the time to enjoy the good outdoors in quiet Fruit Heights.

Really nice loop for a casual stroll. Very shaded and good for a hot day. Streams running through…read moremake it extra peaceful.

This is a nice and easy walk for the whole family. The ground is mostly level and the trail is…read moreshaded by beautiful trees. There are a few bridges to cross over, but you can take an alternative route if needed. I cannot wait for the stream to fill up with water again. So pretty!

This is a great little park in the middle of a nice neighborhood. There are two playground, one for…read moreyounger kids and one for older kids. Because it is a simple park, without all the bells and whistles, it isn't crowded. Every time I have gone with my family, we either have the park to ourselves or there are only a couple other kids playing here. Most people end up going to Barnes park, ponds park or one of the other parks with more amenities. I am good with that. Let the crowds stay where they are so we can enjoy the day here at Hess Farm.

Number one there's kids running up the slides at this park. My sister broke her chin open here 4…read moreyears ago I told the kids that they said oh well I don't care they kept turning on and turning off the water There is no parents there was no lifeguards or anything I was on my knees I was about to get off the slide and he pushed right into me. I almost fell on the concrete. There was a lot of kids at the park and for some reason they are closed on Sunday. We wanted to go on Sunday so we went there. We did not know it was closed. we went in and it was closed it was still fun. You should go here.

Great Park watch soccer can't wait to try the splash pads with the grandkids in the summer!read more

How much does it cost to get in to the park and swimming pool?…read more I'm wanting to go somewhere to go swimming and take my daughter swimming but I wanna know if it cost money to get in

I was looking for Farmington City pool but no listings. Forebush Park is as close as it gets…read more Pretty awesome place kids are having fun. Perfect end to a first day of school. Don't let this summer die.

Well maintained city part. July - Aug, every Friday, there is a small market, multiple food…read moretrucks, and a local band from 4-8 pm. Plenty parking all around the park. There are many trees for shade. Over hang with bench seating has been recently constructed. There is a playground large enough kids. There are two baby swings and a few older swings. There are also bathrooms and a drinking fountain on site that are will maintained.

This park is my favorite and I don't even live in this city! It is the only park around that is…read moretolerable in the summer. It has so many trees which allows for a lot of shade, and the playground is large enough that it is good for kids under 3 or over 7! There are two baby swings and a few older swings. There are also bathrooms and a drinking fountain. The trail is a lot of fun to walk around with the kids and we love watching all of the ducks! The only thing is that they don't have a lot of park benches or tables by the playground. If you want seating, you have to go to the other side of the stream. There is also not any garbage cans so plan on bringing your garbage home with you.

Very nice area to walk around. There's a long wooden bridge path throughout to walk on and see many…read morewaterfowl. Just be sure to bring your insect repellent! Nice place to take sunset photos and see and hear many resident birds. Beautiful area to see the snow capped mountains or if in winter the frozen lake. Definitely worth a stop!

Review #700!! This is one of my favorite places in the whole world - been coming here for years - I…read morecan't believe I haven't reviewed it yet haha!! I visit my son in SLC often and come here every chance I get when I'm in town - the birding is SPECTACULAR! The trails are well maintained and the surrounding ponds and mountains are beautiful. This is a helluva place to practice birding and bird photography skills. I've lost count of how many bird species I've seen here - there are over 60 species known to nest here! I've seen so many "lifers" here (birder-speak for first time sightings lol). The Bald Eagles nest here in winter and are easily spotted everywhere! Tundra Swans also pass through in the colder months are a quite a sight to see. They have a small rookery of nest boxes on tall stilts for the Great Blue Herons in spring and they're so fun to watch - especially once the babies hatch! It's especially picturesque with the big red barn reflecting on the large pond. It's right off the parking lot next to the Eccles Education Center. It's truly a beautiful place in all seasons - even winter when it's coveted in snow. You're surrounded by mountains and ponds on all sides - some close and some distant. Wildlife, birds, marshes, dramatic vistas - such a lovely, peaceful place. The Great Salt Lake is so close - and that's one reason there's so many birds (native and migratory) - it's a very important resource for them! There are numerous trails - they're almost entirely flat. Very well maintained- mostly gravel but some boardwalks across the ponds and marshes. There is also a seasonal driving route - it's closed in winter for the nesting birds. The roads are also gravel and dirt and can be a bit rough but doable. I've never needed anything more than our normal car. You can drive up to Goose Egg Island which gives you a great vantage point for the surrounding area and has nice views of the Great Salt Lake. Seasonal duck hunting is allowed so be vigilant and careful. They have a large paved parking lot with plenty of spaces. There are bathrooms in the parking area - decent, regular bathrooms in the education center when it's open and some vaulted toilets open year round and earlier/later than the education center. You don't need any special hiking gear - trails are super easy. But be sure to bring your binoculars or telephoto lenses!!

We were staying with relatives north of Salt Lake City. After a morning flight and the drive to…read moretheir place, we had the rest of the afternoon free while they finished up at work. They recommended this spot if we wanted an easy hike nearby. The Preserve is at the end of a road in a large marshland. It is only a mile or so from multiple subdivisions and some shopping plazas, so it is not really 'remote'. However, once you get there, you feel much further away from civilization. There is a small parking lot, from which you can access the trail / boardwalk. The main trail is a roughly one mile loop, but there is a spur that connects it with the parking area. Along this spur is a small building (which is blended into the landscape, making it hard to notice from the road) which has restrooms and a water fountain. The spur trail ends at a platform from which the loop trail exits in 2 directions. Both here and at various points along the boardwalk, there are a number of signs which provide educational explanations about the area's wildlife. This is presented so as to be easy to understand from about mid-elementary school and up. Around at the far side of the loop is another larger platform which features an observation deck about 20 fee up. The boardwalk is level, but it is weathered in some spots and there is an occasional screw-head that sticks up above the wood, so exercise a bit of care during your walk. There are no trees or shade on the loop, other than at the 2 platforms, so bring water and a hat if you are here in the summertime. This is a good spot if you have kids along who are old enough to read the signs and who enjoy nature.

Nice walk. Take sunscreen and maybe some lunch/snacks, if you have little ones. My kiddo needed…read morebreaks by the second half. From the tower, you can see the city in the distance. Lots of information boards and educational posters. To see wildlife, you really have to look! At first glance, looks empty but truly full of living creatures. Birds hiding in the tall grass and making beautiful calls, frogs croaking in the distance, and movement in the "puddles". Beautiful views of the mountain.

Wilderness Park is less of a park and more of a hiking trail on the side of the mountain. There is…read morea private parking lot and seasonal bathrooms at the trail head. The views of the city below are beautiful and worth the short hike to get above the inversion. It can get a bit crowded in good weather and weekends, so come prepared to share the space with other hikers, bikers and even horses.

Good location on the Fruit Heights bench. Nice hiking and biking trails. Never crowded. Beautiful…read morearea but you can hear the shooting happening at the shooting range up the street.

No trash cans is my only complaint. It makes it hard to have picnics and fun when you have to hold…read moreyour own garbage. Otherwise I like it.

Awesome park to just go to relax. Lots of great random wild life as well. A little too civilized…read morefor my taste, but I would recommend going at least once to see if you enjoy!