After a recent trip to the Tooele Health Department with my young one, we really needed a place to…read moreburn some energy. It seemed most of the parks around were memorial parks with no playground. Then, we found Skyline Nature Park and it has become a family favorite! There's a little bit here for everyone: playground for the kids, open grass for laying down a picnic blanket, pavilion for hosting parties, walking paths, and an exercise park to burn some calories (has exercise stations such as pull up bar, sit up bench, etc). The playground is dinosaur themed which they incorporated perfectly into the equipment. The little one loved that! There were benches immediately around the playground so I could sit and watch. There was even a fun little electronic light game that I enjoyed! Pick a game on the sign and then you will jump around the system hitting lights to score points (1-player or 2-player options). If you're looking for a great place to gather with family and friends, get in some good exercise, or just need the kids to burn off some excess energy before dinner, Skyline Nature Park is the place to go!

Great Tooele park! Tons of grown trees that I'm sure provide great shade in the summer, benches…read morearound the playgrounds, picnic tables, etc. The red playground is geared more toward pre-elementary aged children and the purple is geared more toward elementary aged children - which was wonderful since I didn't have to worry about bigger kids being rough around my toddler.

Shaded picnic tables, two play structures (at opposite ends of the park), a big field with soccer…read moregoals. The restrooms aren't marked, but just go to the building that looks like a restroom structure. No soap or running water (not even in the water fountain), so that's kinda yuck. Bring wipes and/or hand sanitizer.

Love this park, we actually went for the splash-pad that was right next to it! But the park was…read moregreat, huge and theres a tennis court next to the park for parents to play in while the kids play on the playground.

Sierra Newbold Memorial Playground features creative play equipment and offers a wide variety of…read moreslides, climbing obstacles, merry-go-rounds, swings, and even accessible play equipment for children in wheelchairs or with disabilities. There's not a lot of shade at the park, so wear a hat and sunscreen and prepare to have a great time! Sierra Newbold Memorial Playground is an awesome playground with lots to offer children of all ages.

what a way to kickoff Utah!…read more as we made it early to the State, we decided to start with the Great Salt Lame State Park. the fee is $10 per vehicle, but goes higher with other trucks and boats once you park, right after the entrance, you can walk out to 1) the actual beach, which has salts and the crystal clear river, 2) the pier with boats, 3) the overview or 4) other trails. in any case, toy also have a map of the State Park my favorite thing to do here was walk the beach and check out the water. i got my best pics here, as you can climb the rocks and get better views. you def smell the nature, fish and algae once you walk closer, but the experience is one of a kind Th, Salty Park! Utah will be fun

We visited Great Salt Lake State Park, which has a $10 entry fee. The views were nice, but honestly…read morenot worth much walking around. The smell was overwhelming-like dead fish--and after about a mile of walking, things went downhill fast. My husband and I both started sinking into the mud, nearly to our knees. It was a horrible feeling, and getting unstuck was messy and stressful. By the time we freed ourselves, our shoes and legs were completely drenched in smelly, muddy water, and we still had to walk about a mile back like that. When we asked at the welcome center where we could rinse off, they told us to use the showers near the bathrooms--but those required a code we hadn't been given. After some effort, we eventually got access, but we were uncomfortable and smelly the entire time. If not for that mishap, the stop would have been more enjoyable. On the positive side, it is pet-friendly, and the views from the shoreline were worth a few quick photos. Just be very cautious if you plan to walk near the water's edge.

Lovely garden. It's a beautiful place to walk and very dog friendly. It only gets busy around the…read moreholidays, especially Halloween.

This place is absolutely gorgeous. If you're local (not not local) it's a wonderful place to wander…read morearound, learn, or just go for a nice stroll! The gardens go on, and on... and on! They have great visual exhibits, labelling placards, and fun interactive activities. 10/10 worth the stop, and I can't believe this place is free to the public. We stopped in here to take some casual iPhone photos as a family since we don't see eachother everyday. (Photography requires a $10 pass) It was the perfect backdrop for what we were doing, and we had a great time exploring the gardens through the park along the way.

Absolutely stunning state park north west of the SLC area. only $15 for a vehicle, $5 for a…read moremotorcycle. There is so much to do here! Take in the epic views of the great salt lake from up high, walk along the coastline of the lake. There hiking trails up the mountains. There are bison all over to explore and photograph, as well as tons of species of birds to watch. If you're lucky you'll spot some Antelope or long horn sheep. Saw lots and local bicyclists, I imagine it wpuld be a blast to ride. You can park at the entrance and ride in at a small parking lot. The drive down the eastern coast is spectacular and if you don't mind a dirt road you can continue for a little further to the southern tip. Or stop at the pavement and check out the ranch that's been there for generations. What a cool place, I am so glad I got to visit an check it out. Ext time I'll stay for an extended period in one of the campgrounds!!

Gnats were out in force, but overall the best 15 bucks I spent in UT…read more You have to like driving... Went out around 5 and were there for the long sunset. Bison! Dirt roads! Very few other cars! Amazing panoramas! We will be back.

One of the many parks in Salt Lake City, located not too far from the Capitol building. It was busy…read morewith people and lots of dogs (all getting along and having fun). A stream cuts through the park, creating a relaxing and peaceful space. There are several displays that commemorate the spirit of freedom and liberty in our country. The installations invite you to reflect on these foundational ideas. Some of the installations were in disrepair and could benefit from some TLC. Still, it's worth a visit.

I love memory grove park! I come here at least once a week to walk my dog on the off leash trails!…read moreIt's a nice park to sit at and have a picnic by the stream! I also love that this park has trail access to so many other trails in the area! Parking can be hard to find depending on the day. It's usually fairly busy but mornings and afternoons are the best time to go if you want something more chill.

Such a cute park. My son is obsessed with playgrounds. Was…read moreso happy to come across this playground while we were visiting Main Street in Park city. Highly recommend they have so many obstacle courses and slides for your kids. Also, there is a huge field that they can play around in as well. Highly recommend this park. If you have kiddos like me that needs to jump around my son's highlight was the excavator in the sandpit.

Incredible park in the heart of park city! I'm a big pickleball player, so I had to check out the…read morecourts. I was able to join a group and get some good games in! They also have fun events on the weekend (like beer fest, etc) with live music. Great spot for community bonding :)

The best view of Salt Lake City is here! You can see the entire valley from this spot. Take…read moresneakers and get ready for a 25 minute hike going up the entire way. Worth it! There are areas to take breaks, too.

Amazing view of the Salt Lake City and surroundings. Free quick walk to the viewpoint. Sunset or…read moresunrise are great. Recommend to anyone who wants to capture what the founders saw.

My friend showed me this spot and it's such a treasure! There's so many beautiful flowering plants…read moreand trees, and a gorgeous bridge overlooking the river. It's the perfect easy nature walk to clear your head or catch up with a loved one.

Miller Nature Park and Bird Refuge is a great place to go for a short walk through a natural…read moreenvironment. Trail follows along both sides of the creek with two bridges. Gravel surface is well maintained and makes for easy walking. You can walk the loop in less than 30 minutes unless you stop to enjoy the beauty of this short trail.