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🌊 Water Parks & Splash Pads for Kids in Salt Lake City, UT

53 water parks, splash pads, and swimming spots rated and reviewed by families.

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Thunder Junction All Abilities Park city park in Salt Lake City, UT🛝 Playground
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Thunder Junction All Abilities Park is an extraordinary dinosaur-themed playground that lives up to its name by welcoming children of ALL abilities with innovative, inclusive design. Kids can climb a massive volcano structure, navigate accessible climbing walls, zoom down slides, and explore prehistoric-themed play areas that spark imagination while ensuring every child can participate in the fun.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Temple Square historical landmark in Salt Lake City, UT🌳 Park
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4.7(20,024)Free

Temple Square offers 35 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, historic architecture, and family-friendly exhibits in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Kids will love exploring the peaceful grounds, watching the interactive visitor center films, and spotting the numerous reflecting pools and fountains throughout the property,all completely free to visit.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Murray Park park in Murray, UT🌳 Park
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4.7(6,744)Free7 mi · Murray

Murray Park is a fantastic all-in-one destination for families seeking outdoor fun in the Salt Lake Valley. With its well-maintained playgrounds, expansive sports fields, shaded picnic areas, and a beloved splash pad that's a lifesaver on hot summer days, this community park offers something for every age and energy level.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Sugar House Park park in Salt Lake City, UT🌳 Park
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4.7(6,443)Free

Sugar House Park is Salt Lake City's beloved family destination, sprawling across 110 acres with one of the best playgrounds in the valley. With separate play areas for toddlers and older kids, wide open spaces for running, a scenic pond, and plenty of shade trees, it's the perfect spot for families to spend an entire morning or afternoon outdoors.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Veterans Memorial Park tourist attraction in Herriman, UT🌳 Park
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4.7(3,366)Free11 mi · Herriman

Veterans Memorial Park in Herriman offers families a beautiful community space that combines fun and education. Kids can enjoy the playground and wide-open green spaces perfect for running and playing, while parents appreciate the opportunity to teach children about honoring those who have served our country through thoughtful memorial displays and tributes throughout the park.

🕑 1.5-3 hours

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Riverton City Park park in Riverton, UT🌳 Park
Photo: Kate Johnson
4.7(1,957)Free17 mi · Riverton

Riverton City Park is a spacious community hub that checks all the boxes for a fun family outing. With multiple playgrounds for different age groups, wide-open grassy areas perfect for letting kids run wild, and well-maintained walking paths ideal for stroller walks or bike rides, this park offers something for everyone in the family.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Dimple Dell Regional Park park in Sandy, UT🌳 Park
Photo: Alan Hill
4.7(813)Free14 mi · Sandy

Dimple Dell Regional Park offers over 600 acres of natural beauty perfect for families seeking outdoor adventure in Sandy. Kids can explore miles of easy-to-moderate trails winding along a year-round creek, spot deer and other wildlife, and enjoy the sense of discovery that comes with exploring this hidden urban oasis.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Canyon Rim Park park in Millcreek, UT🌳 Park
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4.7(618)Free6 mi · Millcreek

Canyon Rim Park is a peaceful neighborhood gem in Millcreek that offers families a relaxed outdoor escape without the crowds of larger parks. With well-maintained playgrounds, sports courts for active kids, and scenic walking paths perfect for stroller walks or family bike rides, it's an ideal spot for a casual afternoon of play or a leisurely family picnic.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Wild Rose Trailhead Park park in North Salt Lake, UT🧗 Adventure
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4.7(517)Free5 mi · North Salt Lake

Wild Rose Trailhead Park offers families an accessible network of paved and natural trails perfect for introducing kids to outdoor adventure. With well-maintained paths ideal for strollers, balance bikes, and beginner cyclists, this green corridor provides a safe environment for nature exploration without venturing far from civilization. The multiple trail options mean you can customize your adventure based on your children's energy levels and abilities.

🕑 1.5-3 hours

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Flat Iron Mesa Park park in Sandy, UT🌳 Park
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4.7(514)Free11 mi · Sandy

Flat Iron Mesa Park is Sandy's premier destination for all-day family adventures, offering something for every age with its extensive playground equipment, refreshing splash pad, and wide-open sports fields. With 15 hours of daily access and top-notch amenities including shaded picnic areas and scenic walking paths, it's the perfect spot to let kids burn energy while parents relax in the beautiful surroundings.

🕑 3-4 hours (families often stay longer during splash pad season)

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Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area wildlife refuge in Centerville, UT🌿 Nature
Photo: Brent Hugh
4.7(507)Free14 mi · Centerville

Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area is a hidden gem for families who love nature and wildlife. This expansive wetland preserve offers children the chance to spot dozens of bird species, observe wildlife in their natural habitat, and explore educational nature trails that make learning about ecosystems fun and interactive. With its peaceful setting and abundance of wildlife, it's perfect for introducing kids to birdwatching and environmental stewardship.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Cottonwood Country Club association or organization in Cottonwood Heights, UT🌳 Park
Photo: Halle Pickett
4.7(243)Free8 mi · Cottonwood Heights

Cottonwood Country Club offers families an accessible gateway to Utah's stunning foothills with easy trails perfect for little legs and open green spaces for picnics and play. The combination of maintained paths and natural mountain terrain makes it an ideal spot for introducing kids to hiking while keeping the adventure manageable and close to home.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on trail length chosen and number of nature exploration stops

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