Our ultimate guide for kids activities and family fun adventures in Park City and surrounding areas like Heber, Kamas, Salt Lake City and Provo areas. If you’re trying to figure out how to keep the kids occupied during the summer, weekends and days off of school, this guide provides all kinds of ideas for activities that kids of all ages will love.
Kid-Friendly Activities in Park City Area
- Park City Mountain Resort – Exciting activities include: alpine slide, mountain coaster, mini golf, kids rope course, mountain biking, zip line and more! Learn more
- Jordanelle Reservoir – Rent some Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) or kayaks and explore the reservoir. Learn more
- Deer Creek Reservoir – Bring some sand toys and play in the sand. Kids aged 6 and up can enjoy Island Aqua Park, a fun floating obstacle course. Learn more
- Woodward (indoor) – Enjoy the indoor action including trampolines, foam pits and much more. Learn more
- Splash pad – Little one will enjoy the free splash pad at Basin Recreation in Kimball Junction. Learn more
- Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter – Check the website to learn more about their latest exhibits and status of kid-friendly rock climbing wall. Sundays from 11am to 1pm, they have a free craft event for all ages. Learn more
- Black Diamond – Every Saturday from 1:15pm to 2:15pm is Open Gym for ages 5-18 years old where they can use all available equipment (trampolines, foam pits, etc.) and play at their own pace. Learn more
- Utah Olympic Park – Check out the free ski museum and watch athletes hit jumps into the pool. Purchase a Gold Pass to participate in alpine slide, extreme tubing, zip lines, discovery course, airbag jumps and more. Learn more
Top Playgrounds Around Park City
- Trailside Park – 2 playgrounds plus pavilions for parents to rest in the shade. The large park also features tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, skatepark, mountain bike park along with a disc golf course. Learn more
- Matt Knoop – This 10-acre community park features a small grass practice field, a shaded playground and 6 pavilions. Learn more
- Willow Creek Park – There is a whole lot to do within the 17.5 acres of developed park space at Willow Creek. From playing fields to volleyball, an exercise par course to 2 playgrounds, Willow Creek Park has something for everyone. A great one-stop-shop for a fantastic family day. Learn more
- City Park in Old Town – Featuring a fenced-in playground, baseball fields, football fields, a pavilion for music, a BBQ area, and the Park City skatepark. Learn more
Wasatch Back Family Activities (Heber, Kamas, Midway & More)
- Jordanelle Reservoir – Rent some Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) or kayaks and explore the reservoir. Learn more
- Deer Creek Reservoir – Bring some sand toys and play in the sand. Kids aged 6 and up can enjoy Island Aqua Park, a fun floating obstacle course. Learn more
- “Kamas Pool” (aka South Summit Aquatic & Fitness Center) – This kid-friendly indoor pool features a water slide and play features and can keep kids entertained for hours. Also, be sure to check out the rock climbing wall. Learn more
- Homestead Crater – Swim inside a geothermal spring, hidden within a 55-foot tall, beehive-shaped limestone rock. Learn more
Family Fun from Provo to Salt Lake City to Ogden
- Splash Summit Water Park – Learn more
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument – Learn more
- Boondocks (Bumper boats, Go-Carts, Mini Golf) – Learn more
- Thanksgiving Point (Be sure to get the Explorer Pass; Museum of Natural Curiosity is a kid favorite) – Learn more
- Living Planet Aquarium – Learn more
- Cowabunga Bay (Waterpark) – Learn more
- Hogle Zoo – Learn more
- Leonardo Museum – Learn more
- Natural History Museum – Learn more
- Get Air (Trampoline park) – Learn more
- All Star Bowling & Entertainment (Glow in the dark mini golf, bowling, laser tag) – Learn more
- Ninja Warrior Gym – Learn more
- Lagoon (Amusement Park) – Learn more
- Ogen’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park – Learn more
Also, check out our articles on Family Friendly Hikes in Park City and Kid-Friendly Mountain Bike Trails & Bike Camps