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!

The Great Salt Lake is certainly unique and worth seeing, especially if it's your first visit. The…read morescenery is stark and memorable, but the park itself is fairly limited, making it more of a quick sightseeing stop than a destination where you'll spend the day. The day-use fee is $10 per vehicle, and really only gets you a view of the Lake and access to the visitor center. It's a bit smelly, and there are lots of gnats and big spiders (who eat the gnats) around the Lake viewing area. They also have a pontoon boat ride that leaves every hour on the hour, but I don't know the specifics as to what it costs and where it goes.

Gorgeous view of the water and mountains but my goodness was this place putrid. The smell almost…read moremade me turn around and leave but I was determined to at least visit since it was on my travel list as a stop. Once you get to the sand there's a thick layer of dead and living flies. They follow you everywhere and get on everything. The sand has green patches that you don't want to engage with. Entry was $10 and there are boat tours on this lake. Saw some girls get in the water and they screamed the whole time because the water was also covered in flies.

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.

A small park on Main Street Magna that has a gyratory crusher mantle on display, but without ANY…read moreinterpretive signage. Presumably this came from the nearby copper mill. For a detailed explanation of these types of ore crushers, see https://www.911metallurgist.com/blog/gyratory-crusher-components

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.

A good space to walk though the garden, the flowers and trees have been well maintained but the…read morecountry representation/statues could use a little love. Would've loved to see it in its prime with the water features working, etc. still - very much worth a visit to check out the different areas and enjoy a peaceful walk!

This is probably one of the best parks I have ever been to, nationwide…read more They literally have something for kids of all ages and sizes (I consider myself a big kid at times, I go down the slides with my son too). They have a little playground for toddlers with a slide and other cool obstacles. They also have a sand pit with diggers so you can add water and create mud for castles, a cool little beach feel I guess. For older kids, they have ample amounts of slides, obstacle courts, climbing, a zipline type thing, and more. They also have two full sets of swings, I think 12 total, with 2 out of the twelve being fit for toddlers. There is plenty of space to host parties, picnics, and more. They have basketball courts with adjustable rims so you can lower it for the little kids. They also have multiple tennis courts for tennis lovers as well. Plenty of open fields for frisbee, football, soccer, catch, running/walking your dog. Not to mention a dirt trail for the health enthusiast. I was there the other day and I saw a bunch of diggers, dozers, so they must be adding something new. All in all, this park is awesome. If you have been searching, look no further.

If a perfect park exist this would be it! This playground offers so much for everyone. Plenty of…read morewalking space for the dog. Some great equipment for the kids as well. It was very clean and were comfortable. My only regret is not finding it sooner before we left the area.

Such a cute little park! It was perfect for a picnic for my boyfriend and I. The weather was great…read morebut even if not, they have plenty trees for shade or open areas for the sun. There is a baseball field, volleyball area (no net), a track and pavilion area. I noticed restrooms as well which were surprisingly clean!

I honestly wasn't planning to do much at Murray City Park (I just stopped by to stretch my legs for…read morea bit) but it ended up being way nicer than you expect a quick stop to be. When you enter, you're greeted by a huge wooden Chief Wasatch sculpture at the entrance. It's kind of hard to miss and gives the whole place a bit of character before you even step onto the paths. From there, it opens up into this really clean, green space that just feels well cared for. And clean is the big thing here that matters. It feels like the park is well maintained. The grass is lush, the landscaping is especially pretty in the summer months, and there are tons of mature trees that give you shade without making the place feel closed in. It strikes a nice balance between open space and cozy, private areas. The walking paths are another highlight. They're easy, flat, and perfect if you're just trying to clear your head or, like me, take a quick break and stretch your legs. You've also got little views of water here and there that add to the calm vibe without turning it into a full-on destination park. What's kind of impressive is how much is packed into one place. There's an amphitheater, sports fields for pretty much everything, a pool, even an outdoor ice rink when it's in season. The park has playgrounds, picnic areas, and pavilions, too. The park is open year-round and is clearly a local favorite because it's always buy, but the crowds never felt overwhelming when I was there. There's enough space to spread out, which helps. Overall, this park is not trying to be anything flashy, just a really solid, well-kept community park. Easy to walk, nice to look at, and surprisingly relaxing for a quick stop. Definitely one of those spots you end up appreciating more than you expected.

Killed it. While technically it's a little cold there were about a dozen of the die hards out…read more Easy and lots of parking, plenty of free space. Great facility. Fun and challenging game.

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!

This is our very favorite splash pad in the area. Why? It's the perfect size when you have kids of…read morevarious ages. It's small enough I don't feel like I'll lose my preschooler, but large enough that my elementary age kiddo can still run around with some independence. I also like the variety of water features here--dumping buckets, geysers, a stream for buckets and more. It can get busy pretty quick when the weather heats up (there's the downside to the size) but we've never left because of crowds. We just make a point of trying to arrive when it opens (10am?)! Bonus: Covered picnic tables, drinking fountain and restrooms, and ample parking to the East AND on the street.

Kids love this park! I like that there are tables & benches covered so we can catch some shade…read more Bring a meal, have a picnic, let the kids play or have a friendly game of soccer on the field as a family. So much to do here.