Its very close to most of utah county cities, thats a big plus. But it lacks a general sense of…read moreaesthetics or a well designed recreational space. Functional yet lacking any sense of form fit for meaningful events.

Beautiful campground! It's quiet and clean! Had to knock a star off because the camping spots are…read moreSUPER close together. If I didn't have a fire going I could've heard the conversation going on at the next unit.

If you're looking for a peaceful, beautiful, and totally charming Christmas experience in Utah,…read morePond Town Christmas at Salem Pond is a must-see. This is one of those small-town gems that feels magical the second you arrive. The entire pond is surrounded by festive lights, but the real showstoppers are the floating Christmas trees. Their reflections on the water look like something out of a storybook -- absolutely stunning and so unique compared to other light displays in the area. What makes this even better is that it's completely free, which is almost unbelievable considering how pretty and well-done the whole setup is. You can walk the path around the pond for an up-close experience or drive the loop if you want to stay warm. Both are great options, and it's super family-friendly. There's a lit bridge, fun displays, and plenty of spots to take gorgeous photos. The atmosphere is calm, cozy, and full of small-town Christmas charm without the crowds or chaos of bigger holiday events. Salem did an incredible job creating a festive space that feels welcoming and magical for all ages. This is definitely one of my favorite holiday traditions now -- highly recommend! https://linktr.ee/reessroots

MY PHOTOGRAPHS. Attached are photos showing panoramic views of Maple Canyon, where I took these…read morephotos from either Vista Peak Loop Trail (located on southern slope of Maple Canyon) or from Ziele Creek Trail (located on northern slope of Maple Canyon). Also attached are photos of trees covered with an awesome evening gown consisting of bright green moss. In addition, attached is a photograph of my assistant, Strawberry Shortcake, standing next to a little waterfall in Ziele Creek. NAMES OF THE TRAILS AND THE CREEK. For orientation, I first describe the trail that runs from east-to-west and resides on the slope to the NORTH of Ziele Creek, and regarding the trail that runs from east-to-west and resides on the slope to the SOUTH of Ziele Creek. The trail to the north is Ziele Creek Trail, and the trail to the south is Garin Woods Trail. These two trails form a stringed bean-shaped loop trail with Ziele Creek running through the center of the stringed bean. I walked in dry parts of the streambed of Ziele Creek and, in this way, explored all of the areas within the stringed bean loop trail. A bridge is easy to find at the eastern tip of the stringed bean loop trail, but I was not able to find any bridge at the western tip of the stringed bean loop trail. STARTING YOUR HIKE. The views of Maple Canyon from trailhead (located at the end of Calhoun Street) and from the nearby parts of Vista Peak Loop Trail are magnificent. Part of my day's hike was also along Ziele Creek Trail, which is located on the northern slope above the creek. In some parts, Ziele Creek Trail is forty meters above the creek, and this provides a splendid view of the tree-covered center of Maple Canyon and of the little groves of deciduous trees that find a home in isolated spots of Maple Canyon. The lowest parts of the canyon takes the form of a shady forest, and the surrounding areas take the form of a vast field of light-colored dried grasses. For starting my hike, I used the trailhead located at the eastern terminus of Calhoun Road. I parked in the dirt at the side of the road. Starting from the trailhead at the end of Calhoun Road, after a couple of minutes hiking to the southeast on Vista Peak Loop Trail, I arrived at a fork in the trail, and I took the downhill fork. After a minute on this downhill path, there is another fork in the trail, where there is a choice between taking a higher elevation trail called Garin Woods Trail and a lower elevation trail, also called Garin Woods Trail. The lower elevation trail is located deep in the canyon, and about thirty feet above Ziele Creek. SCENERY IN THE SHADE. Ziele Creek resides at the lowest point in Maple Canyon. Ziele Creek flows from east to west. Garin Woods Trail provides a view of many ferns and of trees covered with bright green moss and, here and there, you can see Ziele Creek between the trees, where the creek is about thirty feet below Garin Woods Trail. After hiking eastwards for 30 minutes on Garin Woods Trail, I decided to go off-trail and hike down the slope, and then hike westwards in the stoney stream bed for about 30 minutes, taking photographs of parts of the creek that contained pools of water, and that contained a tiny waterfall. The map on mapcarta.com shows the part of Garin Woods Trail that is near the stream, and it also shows the part of Garin Woods Trail that is higher up on Vista Peak. Google maps completely disregards Garin Woods Trail, and it gives you the false impression that the only trail near Ziele Creek is the one called, Ziele Creek Trail. Google maps shows only the half of the stringed bean-shaped loop trail that runs parallel to and is close to the north bank of Ziele Creek. PARKING AREA WITH MANY MORE PARKING SPOTS. Park on Thorup Lane or on Ziele Creek Drive. Trailhead is where these two small streets meet each other. COMPLETING THE STRINGED-BEAN SHAPED LOOP TRAIL. On two occasions in January 2021, I hiked the entire stringed bean-shaped loop trail (described above). The following problem applies to the western end of the stringed bean-shaped loop trail. On both occasions, I was not able to find any bridge that allows you to get from the northern slope of Maple Canyon, and then over the creek, and to the southern slope of Maple Canyon. Instead of taking any trail that crossed the creek with a bridge, I hiked down the northern slope of Maple Canyon, jumped over a shallow part of the creek, and then left the creek area by crawling up the southern slope of Maple Canyon. Because the southern slope that rises above the creek is steep, I crawled up using an improvised zig-zag path. Actually, I walked up (I didn't crawl up) and I grabbed any available roots and nearby branches in order to pull myself up the steep slope. In this way, I easily got back to Garin Woods Trail, and from there returned to my parking spot at the end of Calhoun Street. I hope some that that I can find a bridge across this part of the creek.

Perfect park for dogs and kids! Plenty of grass and shade…read more Street parking only. Has a male and female bathroom (not sure if they're open) Beautiful view of the city.

This is an awesome park! We were looking for a place to eat our lunch while traveling and came…read moreacross this one. Here are the great things about it: - Incredible view - Fun playground - Wide open spaces - Beautiful green grass - Big hill that would be great for sledding in the winter - Walking path around the park - Picnic tables - Lots of benches around the park - Bathrooms and trash cans close by Whether you live nearby or are looking for a place to stretch your legs during a long trip, this is the perfect park.

We have come to Spring Lake Trout Farm two times now and we have loved it both times! They have…read moreeverything you need and the staff are really nice people! We even went in January on a freezing day and still had so much fun.

Fun place to practice catching fish, and you're pretty much guaranteed to do so. They then fillet…read morethe fish for you and you pay by the pound. The pricing seems pretty fair too considering you also get the fun of catching the fish. Fishing gear is provided at no additional cost. Highly recommended, especially for people who are new to fishing or who know nothing about it at all and have no gear.

Nice little park with a good range of things to do. Amenities include a basketball court, tennis…read morecourt, baseball diamond, and spot for sand volleyball. Additionally, there's a paved track that runs around the field for jogging/running. For the kids, there's a playground and group of swings. The pavilion is a great place for picnics and events and has a drinking fountain and restrooms. The park is a bit on the small side and there isn't a whole lot of shade, but it's still a great place to spend some time.

This is without a doubt the most trashed skatepark in Utah County, full of litter and loiterers…read more But it's also one of the best. Skaters will love the street course. Metal lipped ledges and platforms circumvent the bowls and banks area. Transition skaters will dig the 5'/8' kidney bowl. But it's not all good: The concrete's not the smoothest--in part because the amateur parks and rec clean-up decided to sandblast spraypaint off (this park is a big target for weak-sauce, art-free, wanna-be gangsta graffiti). The place is usually a mess (so bring a broom if you plan to skate the bowl). There's no gate to keep the local trash out after dark, so inevitably jr high kids will camp out in a bowl with their Doritos, Little Caesars, and generic 2l Mountain Dews. The final drawback is it's always crowded after 3pm, and typically dominated by bikes and scooters. The biker locals seem easy going. The scooter kids just get in the way. Then there's another crowd, a mixed bunch who don't skate, but bring bikes, yet just sit on the ledges and grass smoking cigs and drinking a mysterious liquid from imitation Sunny D bottles. They always have some girls who seem too young to smoke and a couple butt rockers who are creepy old. Still, come in the morning, or autumn lunch time afternoons. Avoid the crowd. Enjoy a beautiful shred in sight of some of Utah's most majestic mountains.

Fairview City Sports Park in beautiful Fairview is a fantastic park. It offers rodeo grounds and a…read morestadium, multiple basketball courts with adjustable height hoops, pickleball and tennis courts, playground equipment including slides, swings, and climbing areas, two sand volleyball courts, horseshoe playing fields, and a dirt bike track. There are also restrooms available. If you're passing through Fairview, this is a great place to let the kids burn off some energy.