If you're looking for a peaceful, magical, and completely free holiday experience in Utah, the Tree of Life in Draper City Park is an absolute must-see. This breathtaking willow tree is wrapped in over 1,000 strands of warm white LED lights, creating one of the most beautiful Christmas displays in the entire Salt Lake Valley. The moment you arrive, you're surrounded by a soft golden glow that instantly puts you in the holiday spirit. What makes the Tree of Life so special is its simplicity -- it's not a massive park full of displays or a loud commercial event. It's just one stunning tree, lit to perfection, that transforms the quiet park into a serene winter wonderland. Families stroll beneath the branches, couples take romantic photos, and visitors of all ages gather to enjoy the calm, cozy ambiance. The nearby illuminated bridge adds another dreamy touch and makes the whole scene even more picturesque. This spot has quickly become a beloved holiday tradition for many, and after visiting, it's easy to see why. It's peaceful, beautiful, easy to access, and perfect for a short outing that leaves you feeling refreshed and festive. I highly recommend adding the Tree of Life to your holiday bucket list! https://linktr.ee/reessroots read more

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How long have I lived here and never visited the well-loved tree of life? Well, forever, really and that's a miss on my part. I've heard lots of people talk about this park, especially in the winter when it's all lit up with Christmas lights, and it wasn't until this year that I finally made it out there. The playground looked fun-although I didn't go try it myself. I figured that the parents of the kids playing might not appreciate some rando adult joining in with everyone. But if you have youngsters, or are one yourself, you'll find merriment and joy here. The trees were all lit up beautifully and the star of the show, of course, was mesmerizing. It might not be a multi-hour tour, but it's worth a visit. And it's free, so there's that! read more

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I was invited to attend a party for my friends three year old son! They rented a huge pavilion and had all the snacks, drinks Amd cake laid out on the birthday accoutrements, ballon's, banners, ribbons, ice chest with ice, water and sodas. The park was filled with a lot of families with an incredible assortment of jungle Jim's, swings and if a person were in a wheel assisted transport the huge jungle Jim's has a ramp to give everyone a chance to play. There are huge areas to lay out a blanket to get some sun as well as some well maintained softball fields. read more

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Really fun playground! We love coming here. The playground has a section tailored towards younger children as well. There's a walking path around the park and ample seating on benches. read more

1st nephi 8:10 Ok this place is cool. The wind was billowing when we went and it was frigid. Other than that, hats off to the city of Draper for this one guys. read more

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The winter lights display is great to bring the whole family to. They have a very large tree in the middle covered with lights all over and a collection of many other trees and bridges with lights. We went on a Friday night and they had their holiday market going featuring pictures with Santa, free hot chocolate, live music, free marshmallow roasting, and many local vendors selling goods. read more

Another great place to visit at nighttime during Christmas. They have an amazing Christmas light display with thousands of lights and a giant tree called Tree of Light. My daughter love this place! read more

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I used to drive by here all the time, and it's a little park that sorta flies under the radar, except at certain times of the year. The biggest exception to its status as a quiet little green haven is during the holiday season, when it's a bustlin because of the lights. I stopped by tonight to peek at it, as I've usually just avoided the crowds but was feeling festive. Indeed it's very simple--this isn't Temple Square lights or anything--but it's a nice little diversion for a bit of the evening. The main holiday light attraction is the "Tree of Life" which I think is probably more appropriately named the "Tree of Light" as that makes more sense. It's a massive tree that is decked, head to toe, in bright lights. They've added twinkling lights spaced throughout, and it's a huge thing to behold. Kinda makes you wonder how long it takes to wrap a tree like that, and how many people it takes. It's a date spot, and a family spot as well. Grab the kiddos, or grab a pretty girl (or boy, you do you) and have them grab their pretty purple hat (or whatever they need to stay warm) because it's not warm out there most of the time, and there's no place to warm up. Outside of the holidays, you can still have a great time. There's a couple of pavilions, and it's a stone's throw from the library. There are a couple of playground places, including one super high tech one with lights and speakers, and I tried to play it tonight and have no idea what was going on. I'm also not sure I love the idea of a playground that's just technology--isn't a park all about getting outside? Plenty of outside here at this park. read more

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A lovely neighborhood park with plenty of amenities, which includes the following: * Baseball field * Beautifully pruned trees * Highly advanced (lights!), safe, and new jungle gym, for the kids. * A running path round the park * Clean bathrooms It seems super safe, too, since it resides near an elderly home and a public library. If I had a family, I'd totally bring them there on the reg. read more

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The new playground is amazing. My kids love the huge slides that are 4-5 stories high. There are lots of fun things to play on to keep the kids entertained for hours. read more

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Amazing park! It's huge with so many things to do. The play areas are very well maintained. There's an area for toddlers and another play area for the bigger kids. read more

Draper City Park - Great park! There's more than one area for kids to play. There's a play area for small children and another area for bigger kids. - Parks Near Me - Draper, Utah

lights not on as advertised through the first Sunday in January. we drove an hour relying on info posted on VisitUtah.com's website. Waste of time and gas. Sad way to end our trip to this state. read more

We were in the area and decided to see what Draper City Park might hold for my littles on a Thursday morning. Conclusion? We were delighted. A variety of play areas all grouped together--genius. I could keep an eye on multiple children with different interests. My kids especially loved that there were lots of swings and lots of different slides. I appreciated the huge trees around that offered a good amount of shade to stave off the blistering sun on occasion. Drinking fountains and bathrooms right by the playground are also a plus! I can see us making the extra drive to visit this park again--perhaps even in the evening with a little dinner picnic. read more

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This has been on my bucket list for quite awhile. I finally got to experience the tree of life and it was breathtaking! I live pretty far from Draper so when I drove up to Provo for an event, I knew I HAD to stop by here on the way home. I'm so glad I remembered and googled the address because this was a beautiful moment I shared. I'd highly recommend stopping by during the winter months while the tree is lit and decorated. This was my first time, but it was the prettiest sight I've seen to date. read more

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The "Tree if Life" is what really attracted me to Draper City park. I've been wanting to visit at night to bask in its glory! So I did an overnight trip to SLC for family business and this park is literally an exit away. Some helpful tips, drive past the first lot and park in the lot next to the baseball field... You'll find it much easier to get a parking spot, less traffic and easier walk to the tree. Also it can be chilly so make sure to dress warm. Any angle is a great photo op but if you go up the hill the lighting and view of the park and tree if fabulous. You can even enjoy a stroll around the park to see the rest of the lit up trees (colored lights). Such a simply and easy Christmas activity to get in the holiday spirit and if you really want, google the meaning of the tree and share it as a teachable moment too. My only con was I didn't get to bring my kids to see it as it was a less than 12hr trip! But it was my highlight this time. read more

It's that time of year...Draper Days! Draper park offers so much space for an event like this. Around the park and around the neighborhood there is parking, but it could be a challenge. My favorite part of this park is all the great events that are here. From races to concerts, this is a good spot. Not to mention this is one of the best parks in Draper for kids. Check out the mountain sunrise and sunsets. They are beautiful. read more

Draper City Park - Friday night at Draper Days 2016 - Parks Near Me - Draper, Utah

We made our visit here to see the Draper Tree of life all lit up! Boy it was beautiful. Not only do they decorate the huge tree in the park with lights, but the do the bridge and so many other trees. Plus the city of Draper does a lot of Christmas lights in the different parks. If you haven't, you should check out Draper a bit more, I know I will! read more

This is a wonderful park! Its large with plenty of grass for kids to run around. The city puts together christmas lights on all the trees in this park. Their crown-n-jewel of christmas tree lights is what has become known as "The Tree of Life". They have a massive tree in the center of the park which they over load with lights on every possible park of the tree. It is a very impressive sight. During the rest of the year, this is a wonderful park. I love just coming here and have picnics and spend quality family time. read more

Draper City Park - Tree of Life - Parks Near Me - Draper, Utah

Great park! It's well maintained and has plenty of parking. Lots of grassy areas, a play area, walking trails and four baseball fields. During Christmas time they decorate with tons of lights! It's really gorgeous and a must see. read more

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A very nice park with great waking paths, ball fields, shady picnic area, playgrounds, and access to libraries, adds the lighted tree of life (seasonally). read more

A pretty park. Especially at Christmas. They have the Tree of Life lit up with over a thousand strands of light. Just a very festive environment. read more

This park makes me and the kids feel safe. The playgrounds are not directly next to main roads, it's wide open so I can see where everyone is, and there are plenty of benches. The playgrounds are well equipped for all ages, and the grassy areas are perfect for picnics, parties, and more. I personally love the bridges, they add a nice touch to leisurely walks. My only complaint is the dogs that are occasionally set free when they shouldn't be. Cute, quaint, with something for everyone. read more

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I love this park, great for photo shoots! I love the lights at Christmas time the tree of life is breathtaking.

Love this park. Great events for residents, safe and clean. There are multiple play sets for younger and older kids plus you can walk to the library, dairy barn, and even trax. read more

This park is huge, a perfect place for spending an afternoon with the kids playing ball or having a Picnic. They have a couple of play grounds and a huge hill, perfect for rolling down. There are some areas of the park that you definitely don't want to be in after dark, the area near trax that seems to attract a few homeless individuals. All in all we had a fun couple of hours. read more