Best Parks & Playgrounds in Salt Lake City for Kids & Families

9 family-friendly parks & playgrounds with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Murray City Park Playground, Wild West Jordan Playground, Hang Time Adventure Park. 6 listings are free. 3 listings are indoor. 6 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Salt Lake City page currently has 9 qualified listings in parks & playgrounds that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Classic Fun Center, Hang Time Adventure Park, Big Cottonwood Regional Park - Big Cottonwood Area, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

6 options are free. 3 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 7 options have confirmed stroller access. 8 picks fit toddlers and 8 picks fit big kids.

Bathrooms, shade, fencing and age-separated equipment matter more than the size of the playground. Check surfaces and sightlines when siblings will use different play areas.

Top Picks

Murray City Park Playground

4.7 stars

Murray City Park's playground is well-equipped for multiple age groups, with distinct areas for little kids and older children. The seasonal splash pa

Best for ages 2-12FreeOutdoor$0 for playground use

Wild West Jordan Playground

4.7 stars

The Wild West theme of this playground instantly captures kids' imaginations, they're not just playing on equipment, they're riding horses, defending

Best for ages 2-10FreeOutdoor$0

Hang Time Adventure Park

4.7 stars

The Orem location makes it accessible from Provo, Lehi, and the central valley without driving to Sandy or the SLC proper.

Best for ages 3-17Indoor$70-$120 (adventure park pricing typically $18-30/person; check hangtimeadventureorem

Richard K. A. Kletting Park

4.6 stars

Kletting Park sits in one of Salt Lake City's most charming neighborhoods, the Lower Avenues, giving it a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that families l

Best for ages 1-10FreeOutdoor$0

Big Cottonwood Regional Park - Big Cottonwood Area

4.5 stars

Big Cottonwood Regional Park is a spacious county park with extensive recreation areas along Big Cottonwood Creek. Kids love the open fields for sport

All agesFreeOutdoor$0

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