First BJJ Riverton

(13 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great guys, great BJJ. I am a black belt visiting from AZ. I was welcomed by a great leader and…read moreterrific culture. If you are looking to start or find a new dojo...I recommend Unified

I highly recommend unified bjj. Here are the reasons why:…read more 1. World class instruction from very technical and knowlegable instructors. I learned a lot of techniques in my short visit that directly improved my jiujitsu. If you want to learn leg locks, go to the advanced no gi classes that they offer. 2. Culture. Everyone is welcoming and willing to help. I am a smaller guy and I appreciate when a gym has people my size across all ranks. The blackbelts will roll with you and answers questions and shares techniques (I got to train with James and Damon) All classes are well attended and there's 20-40 people on the mats. 3. Clean facilities. I like tatami mats. Everything was clean and the facility as a whole was spacious!

Awesome instructors!Great place to train!

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Gracie Barra Sandy

4.3

5.9 mi

My son and husband have been training here since around May 2021. We just moved to Utah about a…read moreyear ago and now we can't imagine being anywhere else in large part because of this awesome family friendly school! The community, the overall vibe, the cute pups, Professor Dwayne, Coach Erin, the commitment to cleanliness, the coaches and all the people that train here all make this school special. We are even planning on moving to Sandy just to be closer since we are practically there everyday . We highly recommend for the entire family.

I had the pleasure of training at this location while on a family trip. I've been able to train at…read moreseveral Gracie Barra locations around the country and can say that the training provided by Professor Duayne Bowers was outstanding. I was quickly welcomed into their tight-knit training family. This is a great place to train and have fun.

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Absolute MMA

(16 reviews)

6.2 mi

World-class instruction made available to competitors and hobbyists alike. Friendly team and…read morecoaches.

Absolute mma is a word class gym headed by a world class leader, coach and professor. Rob Handley…read moreis Utah MMA he has been apart of building the martial arts community in Utah for over 25 yrs. But its more than an mma gym, if you desire to be a leader, a coach, an athletic trainer and work at the highest levels with the most effective techniques then Rob Handley and Absolute mma is your place. I myself have turned into a high school football coach and am a multi champion grappler, coach and athlete and Everything I know as an athlete, coach and a leader I owe to Rob Handley and Absolute mma! Go get up your game and visit the family at Absolute mma! You won't be disappointed.

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Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance MMA

4.8 mi

Welcoming environment with a lot of long term members that really speaks to the community they've…read morebuilt.

Starting martial arts can feel intimidating at first, but the coaches here gave me the confidence…read moreto eventually step into an amateur MMA fight. The community is something truly special--bringing together people from all walks of life who support and push each other to grow. I would be remiss if I did not mention head coach Jeremy Horn. He is an excellent instructor who is able to teach anyone. He is able to articulate the instruction to the class so everyone can understand. I highly recommend signing up, not only to learn self-defense but also to build the confidence to take on challenges as rewarding as martial arts

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Gracie Jiujitsu - South Jordan

4.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

I had an amazing experience training at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - South Jordan! I was visiting from CA and…read moredropped in for Saturday morning class. Ryan and his team were incredibly welcoming and made me feel comfortable right from the start. Ryan's detailed instruction and the way he connects with his students truly stood out. I even stayed to watch the kids' class, and I was just as impressed with how patient, positive, and professional he was with the younger students. I look forward to training again with Ryan and his team! If you're looking for a supportive place to learn self‑defense and grow in confidence, I HIGHLY recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu - South Jordan - this is the perfect spot!

I have been to many Gracie Certified Training Centers and Ryan's school is among the best! The…read moretraining is very detailed, but given in small bite-sized nuggets, that can be easily digested without feeling overwhelmed. The instructors bring combined, decades of teaching experience, so that nobody feels left behind.

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Atlas Combat Sports

2.1 mi

I've been coming to this gym for about two years now and the atmosphere, the people, and the…read moreworkouts are all incredible! Everyone feels welcome and safe here, and you learn so much about the sport. Could not recommend better coaches and workouts to improve your skills and health.

Zach is an incredible, patient, well organized, and talented coach that can teach anyone from age 5…read moreto 95. He and everyone there are so professional, timely, respectful and hard working. The classes are fantastic, the place is clean and sanitized, and Zach is someone who clearly cares for his students and takes their learning very seriously. Could not recommend more highly

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Factum Crossfit Boxing & MMA

5.6 mi

This gym is for the more serious .. although you can begin training up from nothing in this arena,…read moreit's definitely more skilled than other gyms I've been to. The people who run this gym are awesome, very family oriented, very friendly and very committed to your growth. Definitely recommend it.

I can't say enough great things about this gym! They have everything you could ever want! Their new…read morecoaching staff on the MMA side is an improvement (even the coaches before were great coaches) and the coaching on the CrossFit side has always been great! Beginner or advanced it doesn't matter, this gym has something for everyone regardless of your experience level. The one on one time with The coaches is fantastic as well. Again, I could go on but I will stop there. Come give it a

Who needs to be skinny when you can be strong! Get healthy at Factum CrossFit and Mixed Martial Arts

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Sierra MMA

(2 reviews)

7.4 mi

I've visited a few jiujitsu gyms in the SLC area and this one is by far the best yet. The owner was…read morevery kind and knowledgeable. The gym culture was great, everyone was very respectful and welcoming. Definitely give this Sierra a chance if you're shopping around.

I really enjoyed my time at Sierra MMA. I primarily train out in California and was in Sandy, Utah…read morevisiting for a couple weeks and had heard about this gym from a friend. I attended the Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai classes during my stay. All staff, instructors, and students were very welcoming, friendly, and respectful. Of the classes I took, Pedro and Joel were the instructors and you can immediately tell they both have extensive experience. Their instruction, approach, knowledge, and interaction are all reasons for anyone to come in and experience this gym. If you are looking for a place to train permanently or if you are just in town and want to get good quality work in, you can't go wrong at Sierra MMA. Thank you Pedro for the hospitality, I will definitely be back in during my next visit to Utah.

Bobby Lawrence Karate

4.3

(10 reviews)

4.6 mi

The instructors make a point to make each student feel important. they knew my sons name from day…read moreone and he has grown a lot in his self confidence great studio!

We have been customers of this studio for a little over a year and a half and have paid more than…read more$5,800 in tuition, equipment, and fees for some pretty basic children's training. Overall, we have supported the studio and program in good faith for that time period. A little over a year ago, our 9-year-old daughter was encouraged by the studio to move into "Black Belt" training, we were told it was the right next step for her development. What was not made clear to me was that this involved a three-year financial contract. In hindsight, that three-year financial commitment for a young child's extra curricular now feels manipulative and financially driven rather than child-centered. The contract identifies our minor child as the "buyer." I did not sign the agreement, nor was I aware that a three-year contractual obligation had been entered into on her behalf, despite sharing joint legal custody and joint decision-making authority with her father. I understood this to be a recommended commitment to training - not a binding long-term contract. When our daughter's schedule changed and she could no longer meet the time commitment, I requested cancellation. I expected maybe a standard extra month payment, the typical 30 day notice that most memberships of this nature would ask for when a cancellation is requested, but I was informed that a 25% penalty on the full contract amount (the FULL amount - not the remaining amount) would apply, resulting in a fee of over $1700 to cancel, and that the agreement was fully binding. After multiple written attempts to resolve the issue professionally, responses were delayed and inflexible. I attempted to address this privately before leaving a review. Notably, the contract (that I never signed, initialed, or saw) also contains language attempting to restrict negative online reviews, a practice that federal law prohibits when it comes to honest consumer feedback. Things that are objectively more serious than fourth-grade karate that do not require a three-year contract (of ADULTS): a post-employment non-compete, a Gold's Gym membership in the mid 2000s, a whole house rental agreement, a literal marriage, and virtually any MLM subscription - just to name a few, all of which are generally much easier to unwind. I value commitment. But I also value giving my child the opportunity to explore different interests as she grows. A year and a half in one activity is not casual and flippant for a nine-year-old, neither is a $5800 "investment" into basic training, it was an honest effort and we are ready to move on, but refuse to pay an absurd cancellation fee of over $1700. Locking a child into a multi-year obligation is intense and is something parents should fully understand before enrolling their children in this studio.

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Bell Canyon

(43 reviews)

8.2 mi

Everywhere I look these days, it seems that people are posting pictures of amazing fall colors. We…read moredo live in a beautiful state and it's appropriate for us to step outside, take a look around and appreciate when nature shows off. I joined a group of hikers and hit the trails this past week, in search of some great fall colors. Bell Canyon did not disappoint. There is plenty of parking at the trailhead, including clean bathrooms. The first part of the trail is pretty rocky and has a decent elevation gain-poles are helpful, but at the least, have good shoes with some traction. Once you get to the reservoir, it's pretty flat and there are lots of places you can get amazing pictures. Be sure to take some time down by the water-it's so calming and just beautiful. There were some detour signs on the trail, so we didn't get the full experience (not sure why it was closed, but we tried to follow signs until they suddenly stopped. So we turned around and came the way we went.) Overall, it's a beautiful hike and I'd love to come try it again when the trail is open.

We started at the entrance on Wasatch Blvd near the residential area; and then, ended up at the…read morewaterfall. It took us about 4 hours to hike approx. 6 miles with short breaks in between for water. It's a mixer of flat, incline, rocky, slippery (snow still out towards end of hike), upward steps, and mini bridges to cross over small water streams. There are surrounding plants and trees, but most are barely blooming. Didn't see any wildlife animals, but saw a few squirrels crossing our paths lol. The hike itself wasn't too hard. I'd rate it intermediate. It was only challenging because the paths towards the end were slippery due to snow still out and melting. It was fun with some close calls. Luckily I found a stick on the way to use. We passed by the lake at the beginning of the hike, which was nice. Once we reached the waterfall, we took a refreshing break; snacked a bit; embraced the beautiful nature; and then, headed back where we started. It was harder to hike down the slippery snow than it was to hike to the waterfall. I'd come back to hike this place during fall to see the vibrant color of the trees.

The universe sent me here

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Wardle Fields Regional Park

4.6

(23 reviews)

2.2 mi

Amazing Park! Best I've seen so far in Utah. Playgrounds for all ages, looks like there is a splash…read morepad during summer months. Slides, swings, zip line, so much for the kids to do. There also are pickle ball courts, tables and benches galore to rest. Lots of space to run around and be free. For dogs, kids and adults lol

WOW I wish I lived closer to this park. We came here for an event that was being held and were…read moreblown away by it. The splash pad is HUGE and has something for kids of all ages. There is also a giant tower with some of the biggest slides I've ever seen. The park itself is very large with plenty of grass and room to enjoy pretty much any activity you can think of. They do have what looks like a zip line, but I've never seen it actually being used and I'd actually say that for how awesome the rest of the park is, the actual playground area is a little lacking. That said, if I lived closer, I'd be happy to take my kids here every day

Labor Day crowd

Splash pad

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South County Pool

4.0

0.9 mi

I used to really love going to this pool.. until everybody found out about it…read more If you go between one and three it's like kid soup. The best time to go is after four when all the moms are taking their kids home to feed them dinner. There is a concession area with decently priced snacks and drinks. They play music and sometimes have different activities for the kids like the log roll. There are two diving boards, umbrellas, longe chairs, and they have life jackets for the littles you can borrow.

Love this pool!! It's clean, safe and cheap! We love the grassy hills and my kids love the diving…read moreboard! So many kids and a lot of fun!

The pool.

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Red Pine Trail

(4 reviews)

9.3 mi

This hike to the lake was absolutely incredible! Even though I was out of shape, I still made it to…read morethe top, it was sort of difficult. The trail is steep and challenging, but the views at the lake were worth it. Definitely be prepared: bring plenty of snacks and enough water, preferably with electrolytes because you'll need it. Next time, I'm planning to camp overnight so I can rest to make an easier trip back down. Highly recommend this hike if you're up for a challenge!

Great trail from Spring through Fall in Little Cottonwood - especially in the Summer when you are…read moredying of the valley heat, it's usually at least 10 degrees cooler and there is ample shade. It is roughly 7 miles and 2,100-ft of elevation gain (200-ish flights of stairs going up) so not the best choice for novice hikers. The Forest Service did an awesome job and regraded portions of the trail in Fall 2019 to create more gentle dirt switchbacks instead of hiking up the rockier and steeper incline - my knees thank you! This is also the trail if you want to summit Pfeifferhorn and are really looking to level up! In the Summer be aware of limited parking and they also drain the lake usually late Summer so best to go earlier. Happy hiking!

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Oquirrh Shadows Park

(8 reviews)

3.9 mi

Kids love this park! I like that there are tables & benches covered so we can catch some shade…read more Bring a meal, have a picnic, let the kids play or have a friendly game of soccer on the field as a family. So much to do here.

Amazingly cute park! Beautiful structures. It just looks like the cutest place for kiddos to play…read more My children loved it a few years ago when we went.

Covered picnic benches nearby

Many activites to do

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Dimple Dell Fitness & Recreation Center

3.8

(25 reviews)

4.7 mi

I went to the Dimple Dell Center to swim twice a week for a full year in 2023/2024. The women's…read morelocker room and the shower/restroom area often stunk of urine. This was really common and disgusting. One toilet stand was unbelievably dirty for 3 weeks until someone cleaned it. I put up with it until they cranked up the water temperature to 84F which made it impossible to do serious lap swimming. The pool managers I spoke to about it were extremely rude. My notes about the smell of urine didn't seem to make any difference. The front desk people were nice but calling to ask them about the pool availability was useless as they would give me incorrect info. By comparison, the Gene Fullmer's Center where I went to for a year prior to DD was perfectly clean, only more crowded.

If looking for something to fill your schedule with a quick and fun trip to a recreation center,…read morethis place is a must. They have wall climbing which we didn't get to try since we arrived to have a couple of hours of swimming before closing. They have lap pools for adults and right size of toddler swim/play area and regular pool. There was a birthday party during our visit and the room was big. The restrooms/shower room looked spacious. We didn't have to use the shower or restroom. Entrance fee is not minimal and varies (kids, adult l, senior). No parking fee and with big parking space. .

The slide! My kids love the slide!

Great place to cool off this summer.

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Great pool area

Little Beakers - Sandy

5.4 mi

This place is AMAZING and how have we not found it until now? First off, the space and concept are…read moreincredible. Kids are given a lab coat, goggles and a book of experiments to do on their own. The employees clean up and the kids have free reign. It's every budding scientist's dream! Secondly, the employees are SO great with kids. They patiently explain the science behind things, are happy to help you figure out the microscopes and other things. I learned a lot just by being there with my daughter. We've also done the dissection which was very detailed and well guided. We're looking forward to doing a parent's night out and summer camps. My daughter begs to come here daily, which is why we got a membership - open lab is free every day!

If I could give this place 10 out of 5 stars I would. We are from NYC and we are I. Utah for…read moreskiing, on our break days I took my kids - 7 yr old and 9 yr old to various attractions in Salt Lake City. My kids enjoyed almost all of them - but little beakers by far was their most favorite!! We went for open lab and I must say that they have set it up so well. It is cool, while it is educational. The kids went crazy doing the science experiment and I didn't have to deal with procuring materials or cleaning the mess afterwards!! They felt like real scientists. All the materials were provided, marked nicely, and the instructions very straightforward. The kids were mostly able to do it all independently (with my supervision). After the experiment, in simple and precise words. I wish we had known about this place earlier, I would have brought my kids 2-3 times in our trip. But definitely visiting them multiple times in the future during every trip to Utah for skiing. If little beakers sees this review - thankyou for the best hour of our entire 2 weeks stay!!

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Open Lab

Blackridge Reservoir

3.3

5.1 mi

This reservoir is a nice little escape!…read more We came on a Friday night and it wasn't busy at all. You do have to pay for parking, so maybe that keeps the crowds away. The beach was very clean, the water looked refreshing (I never actually went in), and there was plenty of parking. If you live close by, it's a great place to cool off during hot summer months.

Such a fun little beach area to relax! Didn't get in the water as we did hear there were some…read moregetting swimmers itch. But it was enjoyable place to relax by water for a few hours. Also, this is important. Didn't see the pay for parking sign till we left, so didn't pay. If i had to pay $15 for an hour, i probably wouldn't give it 5 stars.

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The beach!

North Beach

3.3

4.9 mi

I would never ever ever get in this water, but it provides a beautiful with the mountains in the…read moreback. The beautiful homes in the area make this a lovely place to sit and talk... until the gnats begin to attack.

Great experience . Really liked the spot reminded me of back home only reason i took one star off…read moreit's kinda hard to find