Top Rated Parks to Visit in South Jordan

"Spread out over more than 80 acres, Liberty Park is Salt Lake City's largest public park and home to a variety of recreational activities. This green space is a lovely nature retreat with mature trees, and many residents come here in summer to picnic or relax under the shady canopy of leaves. Ideal for a family outing, the park has numerous things to do, including tennis courts, bocce ball courts, basketball courts, and a public swimming pool."

"Liberty Park covers an impressive 80 acres of land which makes it the largest park in the Salt Lake City area. Due to its size, you can expect a huge range of activities here and you can go walking, hiking, or biking around the green slopes. There are a range of sports and recreation grounds here such as basketball courts and volleyball nets, as well as a swimming pool."

"Liberty Park is the oldest park in Utah and second largest park in Salt Lake City at 100 acres. There is so much to do here. There are walking paths all around the park great for getting some exercise and fresh air."

"This “secret garden”, on a side street in the middle of town, is one of Salt Lake’s gems. Carved and curated by Mormon bishop and businessman Thomas Battersby Child Jr in the late 1940s, the garden is an arguably unsettling tribute to the man’s life and religion, featuring stone-carved sculptures and engravings portraying Biblical stories and church history. Highlights include a curious Joseph Smith Sphinx, an unflattering self-portrait by Child, a sacrificial altar and random carved body parts strewn here and there.749 East 500 South, +1 801 582 0432, gilgalgarden.org."

"Thomas Child built Gilgal Garden in the mid 1900s as a way “to give physical form to his deep-felt beliefs.” This small garden, tucked away in a non-descript street in the Liberty Wells neighborhood, is a wacky, weird, and yet beautiful place. Strewn across moss-covered hills lay some of the most abstract sculptures of arms, legs, hearts, and verses from the Bible. If you need a break from traffic and screaming kids, spend an hour or so meandering around this unique corner of Salt Lake City and have your eyes and minds opened."

"The federal government operated the Utah State Prison here for nearly a century before the city redesigned and repurposed the site as a public park. This giant space has everything you need for a family or community party, a sports event (see: basketball court donated by the Utah Jazz), or just a morning cardio workout—the 1.38-mile road encircling the park features a 16-foot-wide inside lane for walkers, runners, cyclists, roller-bladers, and skate-ski trainers. Set up a picnic near the large, duck-filled pond, or follow the sidewalk on the park’s west edge under 1300 East and explore Hidden Hollow’s meandering paths, native vegetation, and rushing Parley’s Creek."

"Sugar House Park is a public urban park in Salt Lake City, spanning 110 acres throughout the city's Sugar House neighborhood. The park is located on grounds formerly housing Utah's first state prison, Sugar House Prison, which operated until 1951. Today, it offers two children's playgrounds, a 4.5-acre scenic pond and fountains, and more than three miles of visitor walking, jogging, and cycling paths, including a loop path that spans the park's perimeter."

"Located in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood, Sugar House Park is a 110-acre park (the largest park in the city). And this is an ideal place to visit your family and kids. Especially, many people visit this park for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding on hills, and many other winter activities in the winter months."

"Day 1: Check In & Explore Historic Park City Conveniently located within a short drive of the Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City is a bustling ski town and home to the world-famous film festival, Sundance, as well as the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Once you’ve checked into your accommodations, grab a bite to eat and explore the historic downtown. With more than 100 restaurants within walking distance, visitors of all palettes will be satisfied by options ranging from steakhouses, to burger joints, to sushi bars."

"This one-block (10-acre) park is more for the history buff than the family of five. Originally constructed by free masons in the early 1890s, the historic City and County Building resides in this square, which was named for George Washington and is the site of the original 1847 Mormon pioneers camp in Salt Lake. Trees, walkways, benches, and statues create a relaxing place to admire the City and County Building’s Romanesque sandstone spires and impressive clock tower."

"While adjacent Tanner Park is popular with the dog-owner set, most people drive right by on I-80 as they enter Parley’s Canyon, never considering that the gully to the south is home to a lovely stream and network of trails at Parley’s Historic Nature Park. There are a few designated off-leash dog areas within the park, with other areas that are on-leash-only or are dog-free. This helps balance the needs of the various people and four-leggeds who visit—and keeps certain areas quieter for those who want to take in the natural areas and nooks within the park."

"Our kids love a good playground, and Willow Creek park was definitely a winner. Both the large and small playgrounds are farm themed, and one is designed just for toddlers. There is also a huge dog park for those of you who love taking your dogs to the park."

"Located in Millcreek, the 16-acre Canyon Rim Park is the quintessential community park, teeming with kids of all ages, sports, and community events, including the free Venture Out summer festival, featuring outdoor activities, recreation clinics, live music, food trucks, and outdoor movies. It’s a fun place to bring the fam and connect with friendly Salt Lakers."

"Located inside Marriott Downtown, this alpine bistro offers breakfast to dinner American platters. Guests can enjoy casual dining in this diner, which possesses a ski lodge-like ambiance and serves dishes with bold Utah flavors which are freshly crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Visit here with your family and friends for a lovely dinner time, or meet up with clients over a hearty breakfast."

"A trip to Salt Lake City cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Salt Lake City will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Salt Lake City would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained."

"At the Basalt Day Spa you can tell that they are dedicated to doing things right, their wellness center is a perfect location to find a retreat of relaxation. It’s a boutique day spa that offers various massage and skincare services etc. They’ve got their signature Basalt massage, along with a few others."

"The Grand Spa is easily one of the best spas in Salt Lake City because it has it all, great service, good prices, convenient hours, good location, and lots of spa services to choose from. It’s easy to reserve your own spa treatment and after you’re done at the spa you could make a plan to visit the indoor or outdoor pools at the hotel nearby, The Grand America Hotel. At this spa you will find true tranquility, gentle and relaxing spa treatments that are better than you will find in most other places."

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