South Ogden is covered in trails and parks but my favorites are the ones along the mountain…read more There's tennis courts, a golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a series of trails that provide a vreen escape from the bustle of the city.

Loved the Gibb loop trail leading from this park! Super easy, despite the sign at the trailhead…read moredescribing it as "sometimes strenuous". I made it a loop by walking down 29th to Taylor back to the 32nd Street trailhead. Despite this last part being in a neighborhood, it was quiet and pretty and I enjoyed it. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this trail when I realized it was mostly around a golf course. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that a lot of the time, the trail was in a wooded area and I couldn't see the golf course at all. There were lots of birds and butterflies to see. The trail also crossed the water a few times. Bring your hat and sunscreen, there were several long stretches without shade.

This is a beautiful park. It has two play structures. One for older kids and one perfect for…read moretoddlers. There are also swings. There are lots of picnic tables for parents to sit and watch the kids or to have a picnic. The bathrooms were opened while we were there, but they were not clean.

This is a great little park. This is where South Ogden City Days happens every year, tons of city…read moreleague junior baseball games, and other community events. When they aren't having events, this is a great place to go and enjoy their large grassy field or their decent playground. It's not the best or the biggest I've seen, but it's still pretty good! It's also really close to the public library so you can play a little and grab a few books on the same outing. I've come here before to do a nice morning HIIT workout and to play frisbee with my husband. South Ogden keeps it in pretty good shape and I've never been disappointed.

Lots to do for young kids. Lots of green space and shade…read more Well kept and clean. Easy to find.

Lots of green space and mature trees for shade. There are a few playgrounds and a splash pad in the…read moresummer. My kids love it!

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.

This place might be the most underrated visitor center in all of Ogden. Located on 12th Street…read moreand pretty much right next to I-15 you most likely have passed it once or twenty times. Upon entering you feel like your miles away from the city! Parking is free and admission is $5 per adult. The visitor center is a charming little building with a quaint little gift shop filled with local products and a Discovery room that showcases various reptiles. The staff member gives you a rundown of the trails and hands you a nifty little map. And off you go to explore! There are plenty of things to see including but not limited to: Birds of Prey area, Observation Towers, picnic areas, ponds, etc. So it's much more than just brush and trees. Bring a pair of binoculars and you might see some native wildlife. Soak in the sunshine and enjoy the bird calls and sounds if wildlife! In late March the trees are still bare this year so I can only imagine what it looks like when all the foliage comes in. Definitely a great way to spend a warm, sunny morning on a solo walk or with friends and famiy. And on the cheap.

The Ogden Nature Center is a 152 acre nature preserve and education center located in Ogden, Utah…read moreoff of 12th street. Although it is located within eyeshot of the freeway in some spots, you actually forget you are in the middle of town and I am consistently impressed by the gorgeous views of our mountains surrounding Ogden. The nature center is a fabulous year round retreat that we can spend an hour, or a whole day exploring. The only complaint I have about the nature center is the hours, it closes at 5pm - which is truly too early for my family, my son gets off school at 3:00; by the time we make it to the center and park- its 3:20 and we are left with only 90 minutes or so to explore and walk around. Saturdays are 9-4, Sundays they are closed altogether. I understand closing early in the winter but I would like to see longer summer hours- however I also know its volunteer run, so longer hours may be out of the question. Our first stop when we visit the nature center, after walking the short birdhouse trail to the visitor center, is to sign in and visit the animals in the visitor center. Gizmo the owl is a huge hit with our family. Right outside are the birds of prey; and this is our favorite part of the nature center. From Chitters the great horned owl to a funny and brilliant raven, a giant golden eagle and an injured bald eagle; there are amazing birds here to learn from. The birds here are well cared for by volunteers and all are there having been nursed back to health but for one reason or another were not able to be released back into the wild. While walking around the nature center we have seen quite a few beautiful animals, we always see deer and it's not a good visit without peeking out the bird blinds and trying to find some tadpoles or frogs. Our favorite place to play is the treehouse in the northwest corner. The kids love running up and down and peeking out from the top, it is also a great place to stop and have lunch or a snack. Created in 1975, it was Utah's first nature center. The center includes live animal exhibits, walking trails, ponds, bird blinds, observation towers, tree houses, gardens featuring drought resistant plants, and protected areas for wildlife. It offers nature-based classes and activities for children and adults. It is fun year round, we have visited while it was snowing, and while it was 100 degrees- it was fun either way and the shaded areas make it a nice place to hang out in the summer. With memberships starting at $30 for an individual and $45 for a family, it is worth every penny to me to have a safe and fun place for my kids to explore, run, walk, and enjoy the beauty of our town. There are student discounts, you can certainly make larger contributions, and volunteer opportunities. My favorite thing about the nature center is that I almost always see someone out working on something, whether it's tending to the birds, cleaning up a trail, or maintaining a pond- people are actively working to keep this beautiful reserve pristine for years to come. The Nature Center even offers summer camps, ranging from week-long camps to day camps for kids of all ages.

We call this swing park and it's so fun for all ages! It has a zip line swing that my kids love! So…read moremany swings and even a swing for baby and grown up together. Interesting location in between some houses. Also has a view of the train tracks if your kid like trains!

This park has been nicknamed the "Swing Park" because of all of the swings! We traveled here from…read moreBrigham because of the awesome Zipline swing and the swing that allows you to sit with your baby! This is a nice park with lots of shade, a couple benches and a picnic table! The grass is well kept and soft for sitting and watching your kids play.

This is a really nice park. Lots of fun play structures, including a mini zip line! The park is…read moreclean and spacious. There is also a workout area for parents to get a quick workout in while the kids play. The only thing I don't like is it's close to the landfill which can be hazardous to our health. But other than that it's a great park

Great neighborhood park with lots of amenities. Pickleball (2), tennis (1), basketball (1) courts…read more Pavilion can be reserved online (seasonally). Restrooms open seasonally. A nice variety of play structures. Keep small kids away from the top of the raised area - there's no guard rail/steep drop off near rock climbing area. Fantastic views and a 0.44 mi paved walking trail.

Stopped by this park on the way out of town for a walk and take the pups out. The grassy field is…read moreso big there is a lot of room for families to spread out. One family had their golden chasing frisbees. The park also has a pervillian and a small arena, it looks like it may be for local events.

This is a large park with a newer playground built in 2013. There are 6 soccer fields and a…read morecommunity center at the park. The playground has two levels with music elements- drums and bells on the top level and a few fun toddler elements like a window for pretend play, a steering wheel and a rocking green dinosaur that seats 2 on the ground level. There are 4 swings, two infant/toddler, a rope spinner/merry go round and a concrete sidewalk that circles the playground.