Are there free toddler activities in Salt Lake City?

Yes. 14 of the 32 toddler-friendly activities in Salt Lake City are completely free, including Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Church History Museum, Wild West Jordan Playground.

What indoor activities are good for toddlers (ages 1 to 3) in Salt Lake City?

19 indoor or rainy-day activities in Salt Lake City are suitable for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Best rated: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, The Big Green, Natural History Museum of Utah.

Which toddler activities in Salt Lake City are stroller-friendly?

22 of the 32 toddler-friendly activities in Salt Lake City have full stroller access.

Toddler Activities in Salt Lake City

32 toddler-friendly things to do in Salt Lake City for ages 1 to 3. Stroller access, nursing rooms, and age ratings on every listing.

Highest rated: Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Kids Empire Salt Lake City, The Big Green. 14 listings are free. 19 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.

How to use this toddler list

Prioritize easy exits, bathrooms, snack breaks, and places where a short visit still feels worth it. KidPaths is currently tracking 32 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

13 for infants, 32 for toddlers, 32 for little kids, 31 for big kids.

Weather and access

19 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 14 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 22 stroller-friendly stops. 19 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

14 free picks. 15 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Top Picks

Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

4.9 stars

Red 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

Best for ages 2 and upOutdoorRed Butte Garden admission: ~$12 adults, $8 children 3-12, free under 3 = ~$40 for 2 adults + 2 kids

Kids Empire Salt Lake City

4.9 stars

The soft play structures are modern and well-maintained, the toddler areas are separated from big-kid zones, and the overall environment feels clean a

Best for ages 0-10Indoor$50-$80 (Kids Empire typically charges $10-20/child for open play; adults often free; cafe add $10-15)

The Big Green

4.8 stars

This is the local family entertainment hub for Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, and Lehi families who want a quality indoor play option without drivi

Best for ages 0-12Indoor$50-$80 (check thebiggreen

Natural History Museum of Utah

4.8 stars

Children can explore dinosaurs and past worlds, gems, living systems, Utah landscapes, the Great Salt Lake, and hands-on science themes across twelve

4 to 14, with strong exhibits for science-loving teens and adults tooIndoorFor 2 adults and 2 children ages 3 to 12: $24

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

4.8 stars

Children can compare animals from many habitats, inspect insects, see a huge globe, explore marine and freshwater displays, and use a toddler play are

Ages 2 to 12, with additional depth for teens interested in biology, ecology, and evolutionFreeIndoor$0 for museum admission