Outdoor Activities for Kids in Salt Lake City
14 outdoor adventures for families in Salt Lake City. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Sugar House Park, Murray City Park Playground. 12 listings are free. Qualified listings include age ratings, stroller access, and practical planning tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 14 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, 14 for toddlers, 14 for little kids, 13 for big kids.
Weather and access
1 indoor or mixed-weather pick. 14 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops. 1 rainy-day backup.
Cost scan
12 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
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
Murray City Park Playground
4.7 starsMurray City Park's playground is well-equipped for multiple age groups, with distinct areas for little kids and older children. The seasonal splash pa
Wheeler Historic Farm
4.7 starsWheeler Historic Farm is one of those places where kids can actually touch and interact with real farm animals, cows, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and mor
Wild West Jordan Playground
4.7 starsThe Wild West theme of this playground instantly captures kids' imaginations, they're not just playing on equipment, they're riding horses, defending
Farms & NaturePartially FreeWater Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeSugar House Park
Ages: All Ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMurray City Park Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeWheeler Historic Farm
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWild West Jordan Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeLodestone Park
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeEvergreen Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeRichard K. A. Kletting Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeJordan Park
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeFitts Park
Ages: Infants to Tweens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeBig Cottonwood Regional Park - Big Cottonwood Area
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCook Family Park
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Salt Lake City?
- 14 outdoor family activities in Salt Lake City. Highest rated: Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Sugar House Park, Murray City Park Playground, Wheeler Historic Farm, Wild West Jordan Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Salt Lake City?
- 12 outdoor activities in Salt Lake City are free, including Sugar House Park, Murray City Park Playground, Wild West Jordan Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Salt Lake City are stroller-friendly?
- 13 of the 14 outdoor activities in Salt Lake City are fully stroller-friendly.
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