Stopped by this park while on a walk - I never walk in this area and it was such a nice change to…read morewalk through this park! There's a little bridge and stream running through the park, lots of benches and green space to relax and enjoy. The main attraction of the park is definitely the playground, which is huge. I went during the middle of the day and it was a bit chilly, so there was no one using it but it's quite large and I can imagine it gets pretty busy during the warmer days. From the looks of it in other pictures posted, there's shade for the playgrounds in the summer too. There are four large pavilions throughout the park as well, with lots of picnic tables to utilize. There are several huge grassy areas and lots of people walking and playing with their dogs. It was nice to walk through although it's not large enough to walk or run laps around like Liberty Park or Sugarhouse Park. This is a great space to go to if you're looking to picnic, play with your dogs, bring your family to, or sit and read. There was a sign by the entrance that said there is a community garden coming to this park soon! It's a partnership between Wasatch Community Gardens and the city of South Salt Lake. Super cool to see!

Finally a park w shade for hot summer afternoons. My kiddos will be happy to not get burned on the…read moreplayground equipment.

My husband and I came and walked here on a beautiful sunny day, and the views were totally…read moregorgeous. The mountains looked amazing. This place can definitely have some characters but feels really safe during the day. I've never been to the pool or aviary but would love to come back to check them out. Super lively with lots of people. Gorgeous trees.

We're visiting from Hawaii and came here to enjoy the weather. It's huge with lots of parking…read more There were ponds, pickleball courts, little walkways. Lots of ducks were out with the little babies. Looks like there's a little fun area with rides for kids and food. It wasn't open for the season looks like. A little ways down was a big aviary with over 300 hundred birds, all kinds of species. Not sure what the admission price was since we didn't go in but we saw lots of families entering. We didn't get to explore the whole park, it was so big. It's a great place to picnic but watch for duck poop on the grass!

As others have stated, this isn't exactly the nicest park in the nicest part of town but I can…read moreappreciate that they are putting lipstick on a pig and making the best of what they have-and that's worth celebrating. Pros: * It's not busy. Probably because there are more attractive options that people prefer to visit, but we can be happy that it's quiet. * The "lake" in the center of the park is pretty and home to a variety of wildlife that make for pretty pictures. Cons: * You're right next to the highway, so traffic noise is pretty loud when walking along the path. * The surrounding buildings are less than beautiful, and the juvenile detention center is right there. I never saw any commotion, but it's not really an attractive landmark. * There's a good amount of trash everywhere. Maybe a few more garbage cans along the route might help? Overall, it's *fine* if you are in the area and want to walk along the trail to get your steps in for the day. But if you're hoping for a spectacular park, you may be a little disappointed.

I just feel the need to jump in here. There are a number of people from out of state who seem to be…read morea bit underwhelmed with Decker Lake Park. I'd like to ask them if while they were at the park if they saw a single local there? I'd guess not because in the Salt Lake Valley "Decker Lake" means one thing, juvenile detention center. As a kid growing up in the valley kids didn't say they went to juvie, they said they went to Decker Lake (I grew up in a rough neighborhood). The lake is nothing more than a glorified mud pit. I'm sure the only reason it hasn't been paved over is because it is used by migratory birds.

Great spot for the kids- it's a nice little playground but the main attraction is the zip line…read more Kids can stand or sit while they zip down the cable and it keeps them plenty busy. There's also other stuff to do around the playground and there's plenty of room to run around. I liked that there's a baseball field directly next to the playground so we can bring out the gear and have a fun time before or after the playground.

Good park to go with the little after school or anytime!…read more Super fun and I like to go here it's the closest drive able park and I like to bring my dog here and to play pickleball. Good park chill vibes good place I like it like that.

What a strange little park. I found it on the Yelp app, and when driving up, I thought surely I had…read morethe wrong address. You drive into a neighborhood, and make a turn down a dead end street. And there it is, at the end of the street. In fact, there's not really any formal parking, just parking along the side of the cul-de-sac. There are a few picnic tables and one pavilion, a water spigot, garbage service, and a playground. The playground is actually pretty cool, and probably the main attraction. Mostly, though, there's a whole lot of grass here. If you want to run free, picnic, or play a game of ultimate, football, or anything else that requires lots of open space, this is your big grassy field. In the back corner there's a chain link backstop, but no real baseball diamond to speak of as it's all grass. Ya, a little strange to be finding this little park in the middle of a residential neighborhood, but strange is good in this case. A nice diversion and certainly in this incredible fall weather, a nice place to get out of the house while we still can.

Only a mile bike ride from our home, Harvest Estates Park is nestled among residential homes and is…read morea great play area for children. There's no roads nearby, other than the cul-de-sac, so there's no dangerous streets bordering the park, so you don't have to worry about children crossing the road and getting into trouble. The playground equipment is relativity new and offers a lot of fun climbing, slides, and other unique obstacles. Our little boy loves playing at Harvest Estates Park! There's a baseball area among the large grass field and several large trees that provide ample shade on a hot summer day. There's also a covered picnic pavilion with several Punic tables. The picnic area is a little worn out and the tables are dirty.

I honestly wasn't planning to do much at Murray City Park (I just stopped by to stretch my legs for…read morea bit) but it ended up being way nicer than you expect a quick stop to be. When you enter, you're greeted by a huge wooden Chief Wasatch sculpture at the entrance. It's kind of hard to miss and gives the whole place a bit of character before you even step onto the paths. From there, it opens up into this really clean, green space that just feels well cared for. And clean is the big thing here that matters. It feels like the park is well maintained. The grass is lush, the landscaping is especially pretty in the summer months, and there are tons of mature trees that give you shade without making the place feel closed in. It strikes a nice balance between open space and cozy, private areas. The walking paths are another highlight. They're easy, flat, and perfect if you're just trying to clear your head or, like me, take a quick break and stretch your legs. You've also got little views of water here and there that add to the calm vibe without turning it into a full-on destination park. What's kind of impressive is how much is packed into one place. There's an amphitheater, sports fields for pretty much everything, a pool, even an outdoor ice rink when it's in season. The park has playgrounds, picnic areas, and pavilions, too. The park is open year-round and is clearly a local favorite because it's always buy, but the crowds never felt overwhelming when I was there. There's enough space to spread out, which helps. Overall, this park is not trying to be anything flashy, just a really solid, well-kept community park. Easy to walk, nice to look at, and surprisingly relaxing for a quick stop. Definitely one of those spots you end up appreciating more than you expected.

The park has a cool rose garden area with a few seats and some artillery cannons. People were…read moreplaying volleyball or something in the center and it's right by a shopping center and the hospital, so a strategic location for sure. There's a large bust/statue up front as well.

I'm back to the annual update tradition that started nearly a decade ago, and the reason is that…read moreafter a year hiatus (thanks, COVID), Midvale's Harvest Days is back. So I spent some time here last weekend. But even moreso, I have spent far far far more time in the park over the last 4 months than I ever did before, due to the addition of a disc golf course. Now, back in the day (waaaaay back) I was pretty into the sport and have played on about 100 courses all over this fine country. But the sport blew up and is having a moment right now, so much so that courses are popping up all over the place and this fun little pitch-n-putt par 3 seemed to show up out of nowhere. It's great--everything is under 400 feet, and it's brought a lot of people out to the park that might not ever have made it over--truly making this a park for the people. Besides that, they've made some big improvements. There's now a massive pavilion over by the senior center, which is no longer the senior center, but rather a lovely little museum. It's a drought year so I take it easy on them for the condition of the grass which is, you know, not precisely lush right now. But it's beautiful to see them taking water conservation seriously. I'll be over there plenty often now, getting in a quick 9 holes in under an hour, but I'll also be back for Harvest Days next year. Until then!

The newest part of this park sits on top of the old Midvale Elementary School with small rolling…read morehills, and a small slide/swing/tricky bar area for the younger kids. There is a large area of grass that you could play soccer, flag football or even fly kites. I've seen people flying their drones, and racing their battery operated remote control cars here. The older section has a pavilion, bathrooms, and a small slash pad for the kids with another swing set close by. On Friday nights during the summer they have free concerts. Something for the whole family. Parking lot is on the small size for a park, and the Boys and Girls Club is near by, I believe they share the parking space. The cemetery is on the North/West side of the park..

Came here early in the morning for a bird watching walk. It was a gorgeous place to be able to see…read morethe sunrise through the trees and the Mountain View while also having a very easy to walk path alongside water that was paved and wide. In terms of wildlife, they had a small pond at the parking area, which had tons of ducks and I'm pretty sure I also saw a pica which was a first for me. It looked like they also had bathrooms as well as a seating area. I was surprised at how clean everything was and maintained the paved trail was. I definitely recommend coming here for a walk or a run as I felt very safe even by myself at 6am For my birders: There's a pretty good number of species out there, including lesser gold, finches, black Chin, hummingbird, Rufous hummingbird, and others (see photos for an August visit)

At first I just thought this was a trailhead for the Jordan River Parkway Trail. And yes, that's…read moreprobably what a lot of the traffic is about. It's a good place to hop on, and you can go north or south as the trail will take you back under Winchester Street when you park on the north side. But actually, it's more than just a parking lot launching off point. They actually have a small park here, with a rentable pavilion, restrooms, a small playground, tables, BBQs, and as you're close to the Jordan River, you can launch a canoe here, too. There's not a ton of grass, but enough for the kids to run around. However, you should be aware that there's a small diversion of the river to a pond/flow sort of situation in the midst of the park so you won't want to let the kiddos wander too far from where you can keep an eye on them. Once you get too far from Winchester, the trees get a little more sparse, but there's good shade coverage here for those hot summer days. For me, though, it's most enjoyable in the shoulder months when the foliage is turning or in the spring when you just have to get out and take a long walk.