I attended a Buddhist gathering at the Canyon Rim Park amphitheater today and found the park to be…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The trees are mature and full and provide excellent shade. There are pathways that wind throughout the greass leading to green space, the playground, amphitheater and restrooms. Even though this park is tucked away in a neighborhood and just next to an LDS church, once you're in the park itself, you do feel like your transformed away from the city. It's a magical place and one that I'm so glad I got to visit. I'll be back!

Love all of the grass and large trees. the playground has nice afternoon shade. The playground is…read moregood for 4+, not a lot for the littles. Tall slides were fun for my older. The park is clean and well-kept. Lots of picnic tables under a large pavilion.

Nice walking loop with great sunset views. Lots of people disobey leash laws but most dogs are well…read moreenough behaved to not run up on you. Easily accessible from foot bridge at Churchhill Jr. High. Popular tennis court spot. Also has a small children's playground. The parking lot is very small and quickly overflows when there are little league baseball games My big complaint is there is no good sidewalk or crosswalk for accessing from the neighboring neighborhood via foot on the south side of the park. I've reached out to Holladay and UDOT. While Holladay city council was sympathetic, they said it was up to UDOT and UDOT never gets back to me. Please put in sidewalk connecting to the 4500 S bridge.

Really wish they would update the playground at this amazing park! The trail is incredible for…read moreadults, kids, and dogs--adding a better playground would truly make it perfect for the whole family.

This is one of our favorite dog parks! Tanner Park is the perfect place to give your pups some…read moresocial interaction, lots of exercise, and even exercise yourself. It's a really tame hike on the hillside with two opportunities for dogs to play in water, one about halfway down, and a large pond and stream at the end point. There are bags available at the top of the trail, as well as trash cans. It's pretty typical for people to leave their bags in the side of the trail to collect on the way up. There are trees and shade at some points on the trail, but you will be on the sun a lot of the time as you walk along the trail. There are a few benches to sit on along the way if you need to take a rest. There are two parking lots and some street parking a little bit down the street, it's usually busy every time I've gone, but I've never been in a position where I cannot find a parking space. This can vary on the dog, but my dog who really enjoys fetch doesn't need any toys for this dog park, there's so much going on here there's enough for him to do without chasing a ball. The one downside of this park is the trail is gravel, and there are some rocks in the streams and it can be a little rough on dogs with particularly tender paws. Overall I keep bringing my dog, and friends with dogs back to this park - it's a great place for everyone to socialize!

We brought our dog here to play and arrived to find about a dozen dogs off leash right next to the…read more"Dogs must be leashed" sign. They all seemed like locals and we're not from here, so...when in Rome. We let our dog off her leash too and she had fun exploring and meeting other pups. Pet parents came and went and although a few did keep their dogs on leash, most let their dogs free to play in the little valley of grass together. We only stayed about 30 minutes but we did see a playground and a little amphitheater and what looked like some great walking trails. There was also ample parking and I'm sure there's a lot more to explore at this park.

This spot needs a recent review! There is more to it, but by far the best thing here is the unique,…read morewhimsical playground design. Little kids love this - it inspires the imagination. There's even a sort of tiny hydraulic elevator that's you don't find elsewhere. Overall the equipment caters to littler kids, but there is plenty to keep interest of older kids too. I wouldn't be thrilled about the idea of sending kids to this park without supervision...although it's not exactly 'ghetto' like other reviewers have said, there are some 'unsavory' characters hanging out around this particular part of town from time to time.

I've been a bunch over the last few weeks, and this place is really glorious in the fall. It's a…read moreseldom used running track, and not very large, but when you need to get out and want to change of scenery, it's nice to come and do a few laps. They seem to be cracking down on the teenage kids to come over to hang out, but in after school hours, you were definitely going to see them in the picnic area I will say, that the picnic area and the playgrounds, and restrooms, are a little more run down and haven't had a lot of sprucing up in the last several years, but they're still tidy and functional. Not necessarily a destination park, but super convenient if you're in the area and want a little green grass, shade, and fresh air.

Millcreek Canyon is located close to Big Cottonwood Canyon but is far more pet-friendly. In fact,…read moreit felt designed with dogs in mind--there were bag and trash stations for pet waste, plus signs posted noting which days dogs are allowed off-leash. We love giving Luna off-leash time on hikes like this, as long as she stays on the trails and listens when we call her back or ask her to wait. After a long day of driving, we decided to stretch our legs on the Rattlesnake Trail (not my favorite name, but we went for it). The hike was 2.79 miles and took us about 1.5 hours to complete. It was rated as moderate, with plenty of inclines and beautiful views on the way up--the descent was much easier. Entry was $5, which you pay on your way out. Overall, it was a great way to get some exercise and let Luna roam in a safe, welcoming environment.

Millcreek Canyon is one our our go-to hiking areas near SLC. There are trails of varying difficulty…read more- most of which can be found on the All Trails app. Shortly after entering the canyon and passing the toll booth, you will likely lose cell service so plan accordingly. There are some campground restrooms throughout the canyon. Dogs are allowed in the canyon. Odd numbered days are off leash days and even numbered days dogs must be on leash. Bikers are not allowed in the canyon on odd numbered days although you might still see them.

Well, this is a different place than it used to be. As a kid, I would go here with my dad. It was a…read moreschool then, and we'd sled down the hill. Some very fond memories of my dad getting the old inner tubes, blowing them up, and tubing down. He took my little brothers a couple times and I went as a pre-teen and the hill seemed much smaller then. As a teen, my first ever paying job was here. Again, it was still a school, and they had baseball diamonds where I was an umpire for tee-ball. Such memories. When they got rid of the school, I was curious to see what would happen. What sprung up in its place was a park that the next generation of kids will have to fill their memories. Instead of the school, and a winter-only sledding hill, this is a full-blown summer park. Apparently splash pads are a thing. Safer than a pool (at least for drowning) and still built to keep you cool in the heat of the summer, there's a big ol' splash pad here that's built for the little ones to stomp around and get wet. Bring the sunscreen. As others have mentioned, there's a lack of shade here, so you'll want to protect yourself from the sun. And it's probably best as a weekday reprieve. It swarms with kids on the weekends and you might get elbowed around. Beyond the splash pad, you've got some playgrounds that are geared towards different aged kids, some courts, and a whole lot of grass. This park covers the bases for lots of kids of different ages and will surely be one of the places to provide them with fond childhood memories.

Currently, the playgrounds are completely fenced off because no one took into account that the…read moreslides would get too hot in the sun. Where did the architects that work for for Cottonwood Heights get their degrees? Unbelievable. Hopefully the city has the cash to pony-up for some shade structures stat. Epic fail.

you can drive up all the Big Cottonwood Park, and there are parking spots as you drive up the…read morecanyon. i was able to see the river, beautiful rock formations and you will eventually hit the snow, paired with resorts who make it possible to ski & play in the snow

This is definitely the tale of two parks. It's wild meets manicured. It's quite the contrast…read morebetween the center, with its meandering marshes and dirt trails, and the lawn and ball fields. I think I was just a little confused by this, as I came it this from the Lions building where you don't really have a proper entrance. There's a corner of that parking lot with a trail worn into the grass that takes you to the walking trail proper, but it's like walking into a movie halfway through. The dirt trail is lovely, and it winds all the way around. At the north and it abuts a horse property (don't feed the horse!) and the it just turns into a trail made by years of use, but not by design. It then loops back around to the south and that's where you'll run into the main parking area. That's where you'll get the man made amenities, and though I didn't spend much time in that part, they looked to be nice ball fields, ample parking, and perhaps restrooms. I wanted the perimeter twice, through the trees, and then found my way back out by the senior center and across the crosswalk. I guess technically Creekside Park is a part of Big Cottonwood as the new signage says "Big Cottonwood Creekside Park" but they're on separate sides of the road and feel nothing alike.

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.

Amazingly cute park! Beautiful structures. It just looks like the cutest place for kiddos to play…read more My children loved it a few years ago when we went.

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.

The park has a cool rose garden area with a few seats and some artillery cannons. People were…read moreplaying volleyball or something in the center and it's right by a shopping center and the hospital, so a strategic location for sure. There's a large bust/statue up front as well.

What a lovely little garden. It was very quiet and had the most lovely roses with not a single…read moreblack spot in sight. Even Bob Bilby enjoyed looking at the sculptures and flowers.

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.