Things to Do with Kids in Salt Lake City, UT
31 kid-tested activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.
Salt Lake City family activity overview
Salt Lake City, UT is a practical family base with mountain views, big parks, and plenty of indoor play for weather swings.
Sugar House Park and Wheeler Historic Farm give kids room to roam, while The Big Green or Museum of Illusions - Salt Lake City can fill colder or hotter hours. Families often come for ski trips, national-park stopovers, or long weekends. Best for kids who like parks, animals, movement, and variety.
The KidPaths guide for Salt Lake City currently includes 31 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 10 free options, 20 indoor or mixed-weather picks, 12 outdoor or partly outdoor picks, 18 stroller-friendly stops. Use it to pick one realistic stop with a backup plan, especially when weather, naps, or meal timing start driving the day.
Start with Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Immersive Gamebox - Salt Lake City, Murray 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.
Top kid-friendly places in Salt Lake City
Parent planning notes
How to use this Salt Lake City guide without overplanning
Start with one anchor activity, then keep one nearby backup in mind. That keeps the day flexible if naps, weather, parking, or meal timing change the plan.
The current public guide has 31 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 20 indoor or mixed-weather options.
Each visible listing has cleared the public listing gate for original description depth, venue-specific photo quality, and basic family-planning usefulness.
Rainy-day backup
20 weather-safe picks
Salt Lake City has options that still work when weather changes.
Budget scan
10 free picks
Free does not always mean easy, so check parking, shade, and visit length.
Parent logistics
18 stroller-friendly stops
Listings call out stroller access, age fit, and practical notes that affect the day.
Freshness
Checked during editorial review
Average public rating across rated picks is 4.5. Send corrections when hours, prices, access, or photos change.
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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 10 free family activities. Top picks: Sugar House Park, Lodestone Park, Murray City Park Playground, Evergreen Park, Richard K. A. Kletting 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 20 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Ninja Kidz Action Park, Immersive Gamebox - Salt Lake City, Murray, Kids Empire Salt Lake City, The Big Green, Getout Games.
What are the best activities for toddlers in Salt Lake City?
24 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Kids Empire Salt Lake City, The Big Green, Sugar House Park, Hang Time Adventure Park.
Which Salt Lake City attractions are stroller-friendly?
18 of 31 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?
16 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Immersive Gamebox - Salt Lake City, Murray, Getout Games, Sugar House Park.
How much do family activities cost in Salt Lake City?
KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 31 activities in Salt Lake City. 10 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
Partially FreeWater Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Ninja Kidz Action Park
Ages: 5, 16
Immersive Gamebox - Salt Lake City, Murray
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
Kids Empire Salt Lake City
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
The Big Green
Ages: Best for ages 0-12
Getout Games
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
FreeSugar House Park
Ages: All ages
Hang Time Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
Partially FreeWheeler Historic Farm
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeLodestone Park
Ages: All ages
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
FreeMurray City Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Museum of Illusions - Salt Lake City
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Fly High Woods Cross Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-17
FreeEvergreen Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Sugar Space Play House
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
FreeRichard K. A. Kletting Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Altitude Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
FreeJordan Park
Ages: All ages welcome; skatepark best for ages 8+
FreeCook Family Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
FreeFitts Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
Jump Around Utah
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Classic Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeFairmont Park
Ages: All ages
Kangaroo Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
The Rush Funplex
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Food, Games, and Things to Do In Salt Lake City
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up (height minimums apply for driving)
Uptown Jungle Fun Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Chuck E. Cheese
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
FreeBallpark Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-8
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