Toddler Activities in Salt Lake City

35 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: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Hill Aerospace Museum. 15 listings are free. 21 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 35 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

15 for infants, 35 for toddlers, 35 for little kids, 33 for big kids.

Weather and access

21 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 16 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 24 stroller-friendly stops. 21 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

15 free picks. 17 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

Top Picks

Kids Empire Salt Lake City
#1

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)
Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
#2

Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo

4.9 stars

The 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

Best for ages 2-10OutdoorZoo admission for 2 adults (~$22 each) + 2 kids (~$16 each) = $76 base
Hill Aerospace Museum
#3

Hill Aerospace Museum

4.9 stars

Children can stand close to full-size bombers, fighters, helicopters, and other aerospace vehicles, then use scavenger hunts and interactive exhibits

Best for ages 4-15, especially children interested in aircraft, machines, military history, or STEMFreeIndoor & Outdoor$0 for general admission and parking
Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
#4

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
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
#5

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
Kids Empire Salt Lake CityEntertainment

Kids Empire Salt Lake City

4.9(1,119)

Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle ZooEntertainment

Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo

4.9(19)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Hill Aerospace MuseumMuseumsFree

Hill Aerospace Museum

4.9(5,720)

Ages: Best for ages 4 to 15, especially children interested in aircraft, machines, military history, or STEM

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and ArboretumFarms & NaturePartially Free

Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

4.9(30)

Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Outdoor
Monte L. Bean Life Science MuseumMuseumsFree

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

4.8(2,050)

Ages: Ages 2 to 12, with additional depth for teens interested in biology, ecology, and evolution

IndoorRainy Day
The Big GreenEntertainment

The Big Green

4.8(1,093)

Ages: Best for ages 0 to 12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Natural History Museum of UtahMuseums

Natural History Museum of Utah

4.8(7,715)

Ages: 4 to 14, with strong exhibits for science-loving teens and adults too

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Church History MuseumMuseumsFree

Church History Museum

4.8(3,394)

Ages: All ages; school-age children and teens will understand the history most fully, while younger children can use the hands-on activities with an adult.

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Sugar House ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Sugar House Park

4.7(6,436)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Kids Empire MidvaleEntertainment

Kids Empire Midvale

4.7(2,487)

Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Wild West Jordan PlaygroundParks & PlaygroundsFree

Wild West Jordan Playground

4.7(86)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Murray City Park PlaygroundParks & PlaygroundsFree

Murray City Park Playground

4.7(234)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

What are the best activities for toddlers (ages 1 to 3) in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has 35 activities rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Top picks: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Hill Aerospace Museum, Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum.
Are there free toddler activities in Salt Lake City?
Yes. 15 of the 35 toddler-friendly activities in Salt Lake City are completely free, including Hill Aerospace Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Church History Museum.
What indoor activities are good for toddlers (ages 1 to 3) in Salt Lake City?
21 indoor or rainy-day activities in Salt Lake City are suitable for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Best rated: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Hill Aerospace Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum.
Which toddler activities in Salt Lake City are stroller-friendly?
24 of the 35 toddler-friendly activities in Salt Lake City have full stroller access.

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