Perhaps an extra nod on this one for nostalgia's sake. I used to live in this neighborhood, and spent many an afternoon goofing off here. It was here where I perfected my 9-iron short game. Which, by the way, is totally illegal or against park rules. Or at the very least a bad idea with so many windows nearby at Promontory apartments. Which my little brother's friends soon realized and took advantage of, trying to knock out windows there. But I digress.
There's really not much tot he park. Some tables, a small playground, and a large grassy field. In the olden days it used to fill up like a swamp when it rained. I was once on the news swimming in the swampy rain water as a commentary about the messed up drainage in SLC. But I digress.
It's always been pretty well maintained. They've replaced the playground equipment at least once since my childhood. The grassy field is now in better shape because, at least that I've seen, they've resolved the drainage issues. So it's a nice park to pop into if you're nearby, but so small it's probably not worth loading the kids up in the car. Not really a destination park, but more of a convenience one.
If you do load the kids in the car, realize that the speed limit on 10th East is 30mph. The police used to park outside of the park entrance and nail folks all day long. Back when photocop became a thing, they were stationed here at least once a week. But really, you shouldn't be speeding by a park where kids are playing. I mean, safety, ya, sure. But you might also end up with a golf ball in your windshield. I digress. read more