Best places: Parks in Salt Lake City, United States

Serene space with monuments, fountains, creekside paths, an off-leash area & picnic tables.

Home to an aviary & museum, this serene landmark features a lake with ducks & paddle-boat rentals.

City park featuring a short, steep trail to an expansive scenic overlook with a historic monument.

👍👍 Gorgeous spot for a paved autumn bike ride! The beautiful foliage and ease of access make this a must-see for my fall bike-rides. Added bonus: so many monarch butterflies! Took my e-bike + 2 kids in trailer up the 5.5 mile trail that has a steady incline, especially at the end. It follows the creek...

Popular hiking & jogging trail offers sweeping views of downtown Salt Lake City.

😐 We paid to l rent the pavilion for a family lunch after a memorial service at the adjacent cemetery. The proximity couldn't be beat. The pavilion and park were not as well-kept as we hoped from looking online. The picnic tables were dirty and had some small graffiti. The restrooms were dingy and th...

33.5-acre city park hosts the International Peace Gardens, plus sports fields, a playground & more.

😐 Me and my friend went here to kill some time, we got bit by so many bugs. It was painful. Overall it was pretty ok. There seemed to be a lot to do and didn't get to crowded as time passed.

👍👍 Beautiful building. Free one hour parking out front!

A natural, perpetually running spring is open to the public at this small, bench-lined square.

Scenic, tree-lined park along City Creek featuring an arched bridge & walking paths.

👍👍 This must be the cleanest or I’ve ever been to. We wanted to find a good place to play sometime is for free, and this park came up in our search. We were blown away to see that they had almost 8 courts of well kept tennis surfaces and just as many separate pickle ball courts. They also had basketbal...

Neighborhood green space with many sport courts & fields, plus a playground & picnic pavilion.

👍👍 Gorgeous little spot to take a stroll and see the birds and flowers. Lots of shade and the river is roaring right now.

👍👍 This park is beautiful, one of the largest and most beautiful dog parks I’ve seen. It’s so well taken care of, with lot of trees, benches, and huge expanses to let your dog roam. I highly recommend going here. In addition this park links up with the Jordan River Parkway. A vast network of biking and...

10-acre park featuring baseball & softball fields, an off-leash dog area, a playground & restrooms.

Natural space with sports fields, a pool, skate park & playground, plus picnic facilities.

Whimsical, off-the-beaten-path public green space exhibiting original statues & engravings.

👍👍 Part of the wasatch hollow preserve, this is a great place to spend the day. There is a dog park, kids play area, plenty of benches, pavilions, and picnic benches. There is a nature trail. I highly recommend this place. My son and I loved our first visit. We will be back.

👍 Beautiful views of the mountains. Big open field and a walking trail makes this a good spot to exercise. There's also a playground for the kids.