Things to Do with Kids in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City has 15 kid-tested activities for families across museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Every listing includes age ratings (infants through teens), stroller access, cost estimates for a family of 4, and real parent tips you won't find anywhere else.
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Salt Lake City family activity overview
Salt Lake City is one of the best family travel destinations in the US.
From world-class museums to outdoor adventures, there's something for kids of every age. Our guide helps you find exactly what works for your family. The KidPaths guide for Salt Lake City currently includes 15 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 12 free options, 2 indoor or mixed-weather picks, 14 outdoor or partly outdoor picks, 14 stroller-friendly stops.
Use it to balance one anchor outing with a backup plan, especially when weather, naps, or meal timing start driving the day. Start with Fitts Park, Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Sugar House Park if you want a quick scan of the strongest local picks, then use the filters below for age fit, stroller access, cost, and rainy-day backup options.
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Salt Lake City with kids: common questions
What are the best free things to do with kids in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has 12 free family activities. Top picks: Sugar House Park, Wild West Jordan Playground, Murray City Park Playground, Lodestone Park, Evergreen Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/salt-lake-city.
What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has 2 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Wheeler Historic Farm, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park.
What are the best activities for toddlers in Salt Lake City?
15 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Sugar House Park, Wheeler Historic Farm, Wild West Jordan Playground, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park.
Which Salt Lake City attractions are stroller-friendly?
14 of 15 activities in Salt Lake City are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
What are fun things to do with teens in Salt Lake City?
6 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Sugar House Park, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Lodestone Park, Jordan Park, Big Cottonwood Regional Park - Big Cottonwood Area.
How much do family activities cost in Salt Lake City?
KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 15 activities in Salt Lake City. 12 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeFitts Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
Zoos & AquariumsLighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeSugar House Park
Ages: All ages
Farms & NaturePartially FreeWheeler Historic Farm
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeFairmont Park
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWild West Jordan Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
EntertainmentUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeJordan Park
Ages: All ages welcome; skatepark best for ages 8+
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeEvergreen Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMurray City Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeBallpark Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-8
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeBig Cottonwood Regional Park - Big Cottonwood Area
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeRichard K. A. Kletting Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCook Family Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeLodestone Park
Ages: All ages
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Common Questions About Salt Lake City with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Salt Lake City?
- Salt Lake City has 12 free family activities. Top picks: Sugar House Park, Wild West Jordan Playground, Murray City Park Playground, Lodestone Park, Evergreen Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/salt-lake-city.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Salt Lake City?
- Salt Lake City has 2 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Wheeler Historic Farm, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Salt Lake City?
- 15 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Sugar House Park, Wheeler Historic Farm, Wild West Jordan Playground, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park.
- Which Salt Lake City attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 14 of 15 activities in Salt Lake City are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Salt Lake City?
- 6 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Sugar House Park, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Lodestone Park, Jordan Park, Big Cottonwood Regional Park - Big Cottonwood Area.
- How much do family activities cost in Salt Lake City?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 15 activities in Salt Lake City. 12 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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