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.

Ensign Peak Nature Park is an easy and enjoyable hike, even if you're not in the best shape. The…read moretrail is nice and not too long, and the payoff at the top is amazing, you get a beautiful, panoramic view of the entire Salt Lake City valley. Totally worth the effort for the scenery and the experience!

My husband and I came and walked here on a beautiful sunny day, and the views were totally…read moregorgeous. The mountains looked amazing. This place can definitely have some characters but feels really safe during the day. I've never been to the pool or aviary but would love to come back to check them out. Super lively with lots of people. Gorgeous trees.

Liberty Park is a staple in SLC, with plenty of sights to see from an aviary to boat riding, but my…read moreall time favorite thing to enjoy there is sunbathing on the hill. Some other parts of the park can be sketchy, but for the most part, it's very public and it's huge. I frequently come here by myself or with friends, and it's best enjoyed on a sunny day.

I absolutely love finding roadside gems like Gilgal Sculpture Garden! They really allow you to…read moreexperience the local flavor of community, and goodness... does this garden deliver! The garden was the passion project of Thomas Child, an LDS bishop and Salt Lake City businessman. Located in what used to be his backyard, he started the garden when he was 57 years old and worked on it until his death nearly 20 years later! A neighbor then bought the property and made it available for public visitation, and it was ultimately handed over to the city for longterm maintenance and preservation. I don't mean to be insensitive at all, but the garden is one of the most fabulously weird places I've ever visited. The park contains 12 original sculptures that depict various scenes from the Book or Mormon. My favorites include a sphinx with the face of Joseph Smith, and the sacrificial altar dedicated to Childs' wife. "Gilgal" refers a city and valley in LDS literature, and the name means circle of standing stones. If you're in Salt Lake City, this garden is definitely worth a visit. Admission is free, and the park is open from 8AM to 8PM. It's located in a residential neighborhood, so please be respectful of the neighbors. Add this to your list of favorite roadside bits of unique Americana.

We came here today and spent all of 10 minutes looking around. It was not at all what we expected…read more This garden is located in between two homes on what appears to have been a vacant lot so it is quite small. It is also incredibly religious in nature, with many biblical quotes carved into stones and art that reflects or is inspired by scripture. It's a little bizarre to be honest and has a creepy, cultish feel. SLC has lots of other great art and gardens where your time could be spent.

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.

Came here in the winter, and all I can think of is the potential it would look like in the spring…read moreand summer time. I imagine it would look beautiful. The collaboration between the city and these nations are cool to see in the art pieces displayed. It takes a lot of coordination to do something like this, and it is incredible to see. I would recommend coming here during May to October to see it at its fullest.

What a beautiful journey through the world! We stopped here…read morethinking that this would be a lovely garden with some nice flowers where we could take a short stroll and get some great photos, but I was so pleasantly surprised at how in-depth and amazing these gardens are. I love that each section is thoughtfully done with each countries flag and a unique contribution. Greece and Vietnam were two of my favorites. We spent over an hour here and this would be such a great place to catch up with a friend, teach kids about different flags or even just walk your dog. This is by far the best free activity in the area in my opinion, so if you haven't been you should definitely stop by.

The park is now a home to the homeless. Which would be…read moreokay. But they leave trash everywhere and the drugs... too much to explain. Not a place for kids, or even adults to be truthful

‍I came to this area uptown to look for a friend that has recently found themself homeless, and I…read morewas directed by someone who knew him to come here! Don't come here I don't recommend it day or night!!! I've watched people with tinfoil doing their thing. Person in a wheelchair with tinfoil as well. It was traumatizing for me cause I'm sensitive and this is the area by the porta potties. I wasn't even here for 10 minutes looking out from inside my car. When someone came to knock on my window and ask if I needed "something" and then they also asked for a cigarette.!! The 711 gets gone through a few times a day. I've seen police there on and off! It might be suitable with Someone and their dog. I don't think the people will bother you in that case, but I don't recommend walking alone, especially if you're female!

As of 09/17/23 - the park is covered with makeshift tents and the unhoused. Did not feel safe to…read morewalk through.

While on my urban stroll around SLC, I saw City Creek Park on Google Maps and started moving…read moretowards it. Something about the aesthetic called to me, and what a BEAUTIFUL unexpected surprise. This has everything I love in a park... bridges, waterfalls, steps, and more. Great place to walk your dogs, have a picnic, or just read a book. I'm definitely going out of my way to walk here again next time I'm in SLC. So pretty, so green, so peaceful. Make a stop then head to Memory Grove afterwards!

This is a neat little neighborhood park that has Cats! Well statues of cats, but I'm guessing the…read morelocal feline population visits at night. There is a playground, swings, picnic table and a grassy area. Also a plaque with info about the statues and a brief history of the park. The playground has info indicating it's intended for 5 to 12 year olds. However I've seen preschoolers on the little slide with no problem. So if you're in the Rose Park area, and looking for a neat little park make sure to check this spot out. I think it's the cats meow.

I really like this neighborhood park. It has a nice playground for the kids and is located in a…read morequiet residential neighborhood. In order to honor the history of the area - it used to be an old dairy farm back in the day - there are metal statues of cats. Weird but cool.

Constitution Park has one thing going for it: Space. Wether you want to play a game of football or…read morecrunch around in the fall leaves, there is plenty of space to do it here. It is very scenic with the rolling lawns and Wasatch Mountains as a backdrop. Their "Pavilion" is more realistically named a picnic area. Face it, the average local family wouldn't fit their extended family in this four-benched "Pavilion". There is a baseball backstop, but BYOB (bring your own bases!), and I have no idea what the blue lines on the basketball court are for ... but they aren't for hoops! As well, there is a bit of a trash problem ... and the toilets are, in my humble opinion, Squat At Your Own Risk. There are also some cool bronze sculptures lining the area, definitely worth checking out as you stroll along...

Spent some time in Temple Square when I was in town this week for a conference…read more I learned about the Restoration from statues on the grounds, entered the tabernacle to view the massive organ inside, and was impressed by the architecture of both the Assembly Hall and the Temple, which is currently closed for restorations till April 2027, after which it will be open to the general public for 6 months. Will be back, as I wasn't able to attend the noon choir during this trip.

"I'd take one in the temple I'd take one for you"…read more(Kings of Leon) Temple Square is where history and worship converge for the followers of the Mormon religion. It occupies five city blocks in downtown Salt Lake City with historic sites, exhibits, gardens, monuments and statues. The highlight of our visit was seeing the beautiful Tabernacle, an engineering marvel that needs no microphones. Its acoustic qualities are so perfect that you can literally hear a pin drop. Oh yeah, our tour guides demonstrated that amazing quality for us. Our guides were young Mormon sisters who walked us through the grounds and gardens and talked about the four statues spread around the property. Without a doubt, this is a "must see" if you ever visit Salt Lake City.