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East Canyon State Park

3.9 (15 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Kelie E.

I love this state park mainly due to the crystal clear blue waters of the lake and the recreation it provides, but I also just loved the fact that there was grass. I know, sounds silly, but the last time we went to a lake, it was kind of desert-y and kind of snake-y, too. This lake feels like an actual park with lush green grassy areas, perfect for playing sports, throwing a Frisbee, kicking back at the BBQ..awesome. Picnic areas are plentiful and they have a couple of larger pavilions to accommodate larger groups. The beach was larger here than at Rockport, but this can change any time due to water levels. Rockport is usually higher, as well. One negative (that may not be a negative to you), there is no cell phone signal out here. It made finding everyone in our group difficult when we had vague directions. We ended up pulling into the wrong side of the park, thinking that was the day-use area, but it was really just a small camp ground. The park entrance is way around the other side of the lake and it will feel like you've gone too far, but you haven't. Great for a nice summer day. Highly recommend, and the drive out here is simply gorgeous, though a bit winding and treacherous.

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Hiroko P.

After got off I-84, long up hill and many sharp turns it appeared the beautiful resvoir in the east canyon. We camped here 4 days. Enjoying fishing, trailing and taking lot of pictures. We saw sheep and a harding dog coming down the hill. Just like movie! You would expect see some more wild life here @ East Canyon state park like Elk, Moose and Mountain lion. Not to be confused with East Canyon Resort, though. The staff were very helpful giving us lot of great info.

Alyssa M.

We planned on only staying one night here heading back east but it was so nice we stayed 2. The road going to the park off the freeway is a little dicey but completely driveable with a large rv and totally worth it. I can't even describe the views from the park, snowy mountains in the background over the crystal clear lake. The spots were large and spaced apart pretty well so you had a lot of room. At each site we're canopies with aluminum picnic tables and fire pits. There was no water since it was early in the year so we had to pump water into our tanks which would have been nice to know before we got there when we called and spoke to woman on the phone. The park manager Chris is super nice and suggested a lot to do in the area. Probably one of the best parks we have stayed at across the country.

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So much fun! Beautiful drive and nice waters. Had a great time paddle boarding & watching the boats drive by

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Great place during summer! Boat rides and such! During winter the lake is frozen but still a pretty sight.

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Wheadon Farm Park

5.0(3 reviews)
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Love this area! I don't know how long this park has been here, but I'm pretty sure the pickleball…read morecourts are new (which is our jam). It's in a beautiful location, higher up on the hill and provides you with some breathtaking views. We love how well kept the courts are and it doesn't seem to be as busy as some of the other ones in the valley (cough cough steer clear of the courts in Murray). Plenty of parking, plenty of open grass to run and play in, and it's right off Bangerter Highway--if you keep driving the windy road, you'll end up in Highland/Lehi area and that's beautiful too. I haven't seen any drinking fountains near the courts, but that's not to say they're not near the pavilions or park equipment--but I'd rather be safe than sorry and pack some extra water bottles. All in all, one of my new favorite areas. I can't wait to pack a picnic and return again soon! TIPS & TRICKS: * Lots of shade and benches, but you still don't want to forget sunscreen. * Because of the location, it's much more windy than normal, so be prepared to run a little harder!

Awesome park for kids. The farm theme is everywhere in the park. There's an actual tractor for kids…read moreto play on. The tire swing, barn themed play equipment make it a unique experience. The park is well maintained. There's also walking trails around the park. There's a pavilion, baseball park, and restrooms available for use. We will definitely be back to come play again.

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4.2(6 reviews)
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What a gem! Take a walk, a jog, go fishing, have a picnic, feed the ducks, or relax on a bench and…read morejust enjoy the view. This is has become my favorite park and urban fishing spot. It's clean, spacious and the people are friendly. There are no mountains to the west so dusk hangs in there a little longer and the sunsets are beautiful every night. Fishing here has been good to us. We have caught the biggest rainbow we've ever hooked, at this pond. I was shocked! The bag limit is 2 per person, so it went quick. The 3 of us got our limit under and hour. The rest of the day was catch and release which is just as fun. The trout here are feisty! They are a blast to reel in. When I can't make it into the mountains, Jensen pond works for me. The ducks here are funny and crazy. Not crazy, like Clinton Pond ducks (those are just plain scary). I'm not a fan of giving ducks bread for their health and water quality reasons, but I'll loosen up a bit and let the little one give them some bread once in a while. She loves it, they love it. There's a melting pot of ducks and geese, all unique in their own way and each with a cute personality. If you'd like to take a little walk and get the bod moving, this is a good place. The sidewalk goes around the entire pond. I also noticed a ton of people walking around with their cell phones. So if you're into Pokemon, I think that's what they're doing. Jensen Nature Park is for everyone! Come check it out! Heads up: Be careful around the edges of the sidewalk. There are huge holes. I've rolled my ankles in them almost every time we came. I don't learn my lessons very easily.

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