Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Salt Lake City
12 outdoor adventures for families in Salt Lake City. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Sugar House Park. 10 listings are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 12 indexable picks for this page in Salt Lake City, UT, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
5 for infants, 12 for toddlers, 12 for little kids, 11 for big kids.
Weather and access
12 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 11 stroller-friendly stops.
Cost scan
10 free picks. 1 paid pick. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
4.9 starsThe Lighthouse Point Splash Zone is a huge hit with younger zoo visitors, kids can run through water jets, splash in shallow pools, and cool off on ho
Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
4.9 starsRed Butte Garden sits on the foothills above the University of Utah with mountain views and an extraordinary diversity of plant life, from the water-w
Sugar House Park
4.7 starsSugar House Park's large pond is a magnet for kids who love watching ducks and geese up close. The wide open grass areas are ideal for kite-flying, fr
Lodestone Park
4.7 starsLodestone Park in Kearns is one of the biggest regional parks in the Salt Lake Valley, and kids love it for the sheer scale of it, expansive sports fi
Murray City Park Playground
4.7 starsMurray City Park's playground is genuinely well-equipped for multiple age groups, with distinct areas for little kids and older children. The seasonal
Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Partially FreeWater Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
FreeSugar House Park
Ages: All ages
FreeLodestone Park
Ages: All ages
FreeMurray City Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeEvergreen Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeRichard K. A. Kletting Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
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
FreeFairmont Park
Ages: All ages
FreeBallpark Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-8
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Salt Lake City?
- 12 outdoor family activities in Salt Lake City. Highest rated: Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Sugar House Park, Lodestone Park, Murray City Park Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Salt Lake City?
- 10 outdoor activities in Salt Lake City are free, including Sugar House Park, Lodestone Park, Murray City Park Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Salt Lake City are stroller-friendly?
- 11 of the 12 outdoor activities in Salt Lake City are fully stroller-friendly.
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