After a recent trip to the Tooele Health Department with my young one, we really needed a place to…read moreburn some energy. It seemed most of the parks around were memorial parks with no playground. Then, we found Skyline Nature Park and it has become a family favorite! There's a little bit here for everyone: playground for the kids, open grass for laying down a picnic blanket, pavilion for hosting parties, walking paths, and an exercise park to burn some calories (has exercise stations such as pull up bar, sit up bench, etc). The playground is dinosaur themed which they incorporated perfectly into the equipment. The little one loved that! There were benches immediately around the playground so I could sit and watch. There was even a fun little electronic light game that I enjoyed! Pick a game on the sign and then you will jump around the system hitting lights to score points (1-player or 2-player options). If you're looking for a great place to gather with family and friends, get in some good exercise, or just need the kids to burn off some excess energy before dinner, Skyline Nature Park is the place to go!

Great Tooele park! Tons of grown trees that I'm sure provide great shade in the summer, benches…read morearound the playgrounds, picnic tables, etc. The red playground is geared more toward pre-elementary aged children and the purple is geared more toward elementary aged children - which was wonderful since I didn't have to worry about bigger kids being rough around my toddler.

Shaded picnic tables, two play structures (at opposite ends of the park), a big field with soccer…read moregoals. The restrooms aren't marked, but just go to the building that looks like a restroom structure. No soap or running water (not even in the water fountain), so that's kinda yuck. Bring wipes and/or hand sanitizer.

Love this park, we actually went for the splash-pad that was right next to it! But the park was…read moregreat, huge and theres a tennis court next to the park for parents to play in while the kids play on the playground.

Sierra Newbold Memorial Playground features creative play equipment and offers a wide variety of…read moreslides, climbing obstacles, merry-go-rounds, swings, and even accessible play equipment for children in wheelchairs or with disabilities. There's not a lot of shade at the park, so wear a hat and sunscreen and prepare to have a great time! Sierra Newbold Memorial Playground is an awesome playground with lots to offer children of all ages.

The Great Salt Lake is certainly unique and worth seeing, especially if it's your first visit. The…read morescenery is stark and memorable, but the park itself is fairly limited, making it more of a quick sightseeing stop than a destination where you'll spend the day. The day-use fee is $10 per vehicle, and really only gets you a view of the Lake and access to the visitor center. It's a bit smelly, and there are lots of gnats and big spiders (who eat the gnats) around the Lake viewing area. They also have a pontoon boat ride that leaves every hour on the hour, but I don't know the specifics as to what it costs and where it goes.

Gorgeous view of the water and mountains but my goodness was this place putrid. The smell almost…read moremade me turn around and leave but I was determined to at least visit since it was on my travel list as a stop. Once you get to the sand there's a thick layer of dead and living flies. They follow you everywhere and get on everything. The sand has green patches that you don't want to engage with. Entry was $10 and there are boat tours on this lake. Saw some girls get in the water and they screamed the whole time because the water was also covered in flies.

We wanted to take advantage of the beautiful early June weather and found the Conservation Garden…read morePark just a few miles from our lunch spot. The first amazing surprise is there was no entry fee! We entered the garden and quickly ran into another surprise- a human-sized chess board! My boys wanted to play a game against each other...didn't know it was going to take 45mins...but it was fun to sit and watch and listen to the birds chirping. We then continued our tour around the grounds and saw many wonderful plants, trees, bushes, flowers and more. The grounds are beautifully manicured! There some educational areas where you can learn more about irrigation, landscaping and design. To walk around the garden takes about 30mins, but we spent 1.5hrs here as we took a lot of pictures and asked some questions from the workers. The workers and volunteers were very gracious to answer our questions and teach us more about the garden. You can tell they love their job and they love visitors. At the end of the tour, I made sure to drop a little cash in their donation box. Thanks Conservation Garden Park for the great time!

This place is absolutely gorgeous. If you're local (not not local) it's a wonderful place to wander…read morearound, learn, or just go for a nice stroll! The gardens go on, and on... and on! They have great visual exhibits, labelling placards, and fun interactive activities. 10/10 worth the stop, and I can't believe this place is free to the public. We stopped in here to take some casual iPhone photos as a family since we don't see eachother everyday. (Photography requires a $10 pass) It was the perfect backdrop for what we were doing, and we had a great time exploring the gardens through the park along the way.

Great experience here at Antelope Island State Park. My friend and I visited in the late afternoon…read moreafter arriving at the airport around noon, and checking out Golden Spike National Historic Site. The day had been quite rainy, and the timing worked out perfectly as the skies cleared up later in the day. Just a quick heads up! At the time of writing, there is no potable water available on the island. Bring your own and bring plenty of it. Also there is an entry fee to cross the causeway to get onto the "island" which really isn't an island anymore because of low water levels. There is an AM station that provides information updates as you enter - make sure to check in out and stay in the know. Because we hadn't brought much water with, we decided to keep our hiking to a minimum. We were also just off the plane from the east coast, so decided to take it easy with hiking our first day at the elevation. Our first stop was at Ladyfinder Point - we took the short trail out to the point for some views! Then after that, we really wanted to get down to the water so we made our way over to Bridger Bay Beach access. From the parking area to the water is a bit of a hike given that the water levels are so low. We parked near the first bathouse and made our way down through the sand. I had opted for sandals, but the flipflops made navigating the san difficult, so I went barefoot which was a bit uncomfortable because the sand it quite coarse. But, as we got further out the sand is more compacted and the sandals were ok. About halfway out to the water, we noticed a bison in the distance. It was walking south quite a bit away from us, so we continued north to the water and kept a really good distance. Down near the water, be prepared for MANY bird carcasses and the brine flies got pretty thick as you near the water. Just keep going because it is worth it. We stood in the clear waters of the Great Salt Lake and enjoyed the breeze and setting sun. It was well worth it to go all the way down. After a short stay by the water we headed back. It was at this point that we noticed the Bison from earlier had headed in the direction of the trailhead near the showers. We again kept our distance and had no issues, but our concern was growing. We made a bit of a detour to give the bison a wider berth, but at this point he was clearly moving toward the same point we were headed to. Keeping eyes on him and picking up speed we made it back to the shower building and rinsed our feet. Meanwhile, the bison continued to make his way up the beach stopping occasionally and then continuing on. We had retreated a bit behind the concrete walls of the shower building as the bison continued walking toward us. At one point I finally decided that we should probably get to the car. Which we did... After getting in the car and preparing to depart, we turned our head and lo and behold - but who should appear. That bison! He popped up out of the trail and began scratching himself on the shower building walls were we had been standing moments ago. Then he stopped, stared at us and we had a moment of panic that the rental car might get some damage. Luckily, the bison was not in the mood for a confrontation and he lumbered through the parking lot acros the road and up the other side of the hill, scratching his head on some low trees. Honestly, it was a bit of a anxiety-inducing experience yet thrilling at the same time. After our little encounter, we made our way toward Buffalo Point where we hiked up to Altar Rock and back. On the drive up we saw the island's namesake - two young antelope cavorting around the open spaces like two kids without a care in the world. It was entertaining and memorable for sure! The hike to Buffalo Point was a short but rewarding little hike and it was perfect as the sun was starting to set. Not wanting to hike back in the dark, we didn't stay out until true sunset, but we did get some great photos and made our way back. Apparently the park has a Dark Sky designation, and we had toyed with the idea of staying until dark, BUT the skies had grown overcast again, and after a long day of travel we made the decision that we needed to get an In-N-Out burger for dinner and head to the hotel to rest and prepare for our long hike the next day. Antelope Island was a great choice, and I am so glad we experienced even just a small percentage of the island. It was well worth it and I would definitely go back!

- Why didn't anyone forewarn me about the pungency or abundance of carcasses at Bridger Bay Beach…read moreDx - Just as you're starting to drive in to the State Park, you're already hit with a powerful poopy odor. Yuck. - It's a 10-20min walk from parking to the water. Coarse sand. May wanna wear shoes. Little rocks will sneak into your sandals. - The sight of dead birds and millions of flies, dead and alive, throughout the beach and the stench of what I thought was ubiquitous decomposed bison dung but likely was actually the sulfurous odor of detritus (still revolting though) discouraged me from fulfilling the bucket list goal I came here for: to prove the rumor that the human body really is unsinkable in the hypersaline water of the Great Salt Lake. I couldn't bring myself to lie down. Only let the water up to my calves. Ain't no way I'm risking full skin infection within the 1st day of my vacation. Still had 7 days to go. Begrudgingly, I simply took a picture from where I stood, then slowly backed away from the omnipresent death around me. . On my way driving out I asked the lady at the entrance booth about the water quality. She said the sight of those many flies and the dead animals is normal around the super salty water and that it's still safe to float in it. She may be right (as the Internet also agrees), but I couldn't bring myself to go through with it, especially since there weren't many other people there doing the same thing to help me feel reassured. + Glad the showers by the parking lot are fully functional though. + And a hose next to the restrooms next to the showers. . Just gotta bring your own soap. + Sources say pronghorns live on this island. * Fun fact: Pronghorns are the 2nd fastest land animal on Earth, just after the cheetah! - Didn't see any pronghorns or bison during my visit though. Granted, I didn't visit as far deep in as Fielding Garr Ranch. You might have better luck. . $15/car. A bit expensive for me since as you can see, my experience came up short. And as it's a state park, it's not covered by the $80 America the Beautiful annual pass. . Only a few people were at this State Park when I visited early Saturday evening. - VC still under maintenance.

One of the many parks in Salt Lake City, located not too far from the Capitol building. It was busy…read morewith people and lots of dogs (all getting along and having fun). A stream cuts through the park, creating a relaxing and peaceful space. There are several displays that commemorate the spirit of freedom and liberty in our country. The installations invite you to reflect on these foundational ideas. Some of the installations were in disrepair and could benefit from some TLC. Still, it's worth a visit.

I love memory grove park! I come here at least once a week to walk my dog on the off leash trails!…read moreIt's a nice park to sit at and have a picnic by the stream! I also love that this park has trail access to so many other trails in the area! Parking can be hard to find depending on the day. It's usually fairly busy but mornings and afternoons are the best time to go if you want something more chill.

Such a cute park. My son is obsessed with playgrounds. Was…read moreso happy to come across this playground while we were visiting Main Street in Park city. Highly recommend they have so many obstacle courses and slides for your kids. Also, there is a huge field that they can play around in as well. Highly recommend this park. If you have kiddos like me that needs to jump around my son's highlight was the excavator in the sandpit.

Incredible park in the heart of park city! I'm a big pickleball player, so I had to check out the…read morecourts. I was able to join a group and get some good games in! They also have fun events on the weekend (like beer fest, etc) with live music. Great spot for community bonding :)

I had a couple of hours free before my work day started and ChatGPT recommended this hike. It was…read morean excellent recommendation. Good distance, mostly shaded during the early morning and amazing views. I could not have been happier to squeeze this hike in. Very popular in the morning. I parked by the adjacent park. Please come and create your own adventure.

Hike relatively short... Able to go with the kids and it's round trip. You can see the peak from…read moreafar it's labeled as Logan Temple. There's a memorial park when you're done. Very small and cool to relax before heading to the car.

My friend showed me this spot and it's such a treasure! There's so many beautiful flowering plants…read moreand trees, and a gorgeous bridge overlooking the river. It's the perfect easy nature walk to clear your head or catch up with a loved one.

Miller Nature Park and Bird Refuge is a great place to go for a short walk through a natural…read moreenvironment. Trail follows along both sides of the creek with two bridges. Gravel surface is well maintained and makes for easy walking. You can walk the loop in less than 30 minutes unless you stop to enjoy the beauty of this short trail.