9 Best Family Parks In Utah

Updated On October 8, 2023
Utah

Looking for fun risky adventures in Utah?

There are some of the best amusement parks for the whole family. 

Get to learn another way of relaxing with your kids on weekends or holidays.

Brigham City is full of mineral waters that are naturally hot.

The Alpine Slide sweeps 3 thousand miles down the mountainside.

Read on to know where in Utah you can take a wild ride through a waterpark and feel enormous joy.

1. Cherry Hill Water Park

A not so big amusement park and campground in Utah is Cherry Hill Water Park in Kaysville.

This park does not allow tents and canopies.

Also, if you are traveling with kids aged 3 or under, make sure to take a swim diaper and swim diaper cover with you.

They make no exceptions for kids of this age.

Among the attractions that you can enjoy in the park is Lazy River, Little Dipper slides, Canyon River Run, Pirates Cove and pool, and Double Dragons slides for all ages.

Lazy river water park
Lazy river water park

2. Cowabunga Bay Water Park

This water park in Draper, UT offers 11 water slides, a lazy river and an inflatable sphere that spins. 

They welcome family members of all ages. 

You do not have to take some food with you as the water park provides cabanas and food.

The expectations of music fans are met here too.

As you are enjoying the slides, river or kids’ cove, enjoy the DJs best music which entertains you all day long.

Every next season in Cowabunga Bay water park starts in May, although it is better to follow the updates on social media or an official website. 

DJ equipment
DJ equipment

3. Jump N Bounce

This one is probably one of the best inflatable cities in West Jordan, Utah which brings much joy to small and big. 

Visitors of any age usually find something fun for them here.

Parents usually play with the kids. 

The adults report little place for adults actually, but the kids find the inflatable park absolutely awesome.

You can come here on hot July days or for your son’s or daughter’s (or both) birthday celebrations.

Inflattable water toys
Inflattable water toys

4. Cache Valley Fun Park

The visitors call it the funniest place in North Logan, Utah.

Among the things that you can enjoy here are roller skating, axe throwing, bowling, or flashpoint.

The amusement park is waiting for you to celebrate a birthday, a party with colleagues or another special event.

By the way, the park cafe has specialty pizzas, chicken and burgers on the menu.

Axe in the stub
Axe in the stub

5. Lagoon Park

Have you ever dreamt of having a ride in a teacup?

In this park, everything is possible.

Get cold feet on a dinosaur drop attraction or air-race, and calm down on a merry-go-round.

Some of the rides were built in the 1980s but are still in perfect condition thanks to experienced renovators.

In Lagoon Park, some of the rides offer to press 75% of your body to the seat.

Want to experience that?

Welcome!

Merry-go-round
Merry-go-round

6. Zootah at Willow Park

In Logan, they have an amazing amusement park called Willow Park Zoo or simply Zootah.

A lot of fluffy animals are waiting for your visit.

If you are attentive enough, you can see bobcats, iguanas, snakes, coyotes and even bald eagle.

Plan your family outing accordingly.

Kids will love playgrounds outside Zootah before or after the visit.

Iguana
Iguana

7. George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

The theme park is located in Ogden, Utah.

This is a collection of the prehistoric creatures from crawling animals to dinosaurs to flying reptiles.

There are about 100 dinosaur sculptures in the George S. Eccles park.

An absolutely amazing adventure is walking by a silent sculpture that suddenly starts to make sounds and move.

Professionals working for the park made it possible to animate sculptures with the help of robotics, sound systems, and other artistic things.

Dinosaur
Dinosaur

8. Crystal Hot Springs

30 minutes west of Logan and 90 minutes from Salt Lake City, Honeyville has long been popular for its hot springs that attract young and senior visitors.

There are no obstacles to enjoy the natural water park with your family.

You can choose among different swimming and soaking pools with temperatures ranging from 18 to 56 degrees Celsius.

They even have a campground on site which is pet-friendly providing that the pets are on a leash.

Dog on a leash
Dog on a leash

9. Nightmare on 13th

In Salt Lake City, this one is the largest and longest-running haunted attraction in Utah.

The tourists often call it one of the scariest places in the US.

They got multisensory attractions, underworlds, animatronics, interactive courtyards, and clowns.

Get the scariest experience in the darkest Utah attraction park.

Disgusting clown with wall-eye
Disgusting clown with wall-eye

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1 Comment on 9 Best Family Parks In Utah

  1. Cherry Hill Water Park in Kaysville is a small amusement park with various attractions for all ages, but be aware that they have strict rules regarding swim diapers for children aged 3 and under.

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