Utah Valley is packed with incredible outdoor spaces for families. Whether you're looking for splash pads, sports fields, or all-abilities playgrounds, these five parks deliver a great day out without driving far. Here's where to take the kids this season.
1. Berliner Park, Vineyard Utah
Berliner Park is one of the newest and most exciting family parks in Utah Valley, located along The Greenline at Utah City in Vineyard. The centerpiece is a nearly 35-foot hot-air balloon climbing structure that kids can scale for sweeping views of Utah Lake. It's the first Berliner structure in the United States that lights up at night.
Amenities:
- Hot-air balloon climbing structure (nearly 35 feet tall)
- Ropes course and large embankment slide
- Splash pad
- Greenline park with dog park, sand volleyball, and amphitheater planned
- FrontRunner transit access via Vineyard station
This park is part of the larger 700-acre Utah City development, designed as a walkable, community-centered hub for Utah County.
2. Cook Family Park, Pleasant Grove Utah
Cook Family Park is a 25-acre, $20 million community park at 800 N 600 W in Pleasant Grove. Opened in 2025, it's quickly become one of the top family parks in Utah Valley thanks to its all-ages design and wide range of activities.
Amenities:
- All-abilities playground with ziplines, rope bridges, spinning toys, and animal sculptures
- 10,000-square-foot splash pad with a Viking ship centerpiece
- All-wheels skate park and bike pump track
- Basketball courts, futsal courts, and a 9-square court
- Multi-use soccer fields and large pavilions
The splash pad's Viking ship is a crowd favorite, complete with waterfall sails and water cannons. The mountain backdrop of Mount Timpanogos makes this one of the most scenic parks in the valley.
Address: 800 N 600 W, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
3. Epic Sports Park, Provo Utah
Epic Sports Park is Utah's largest regional sports park, covering 100 acres in west Provo near I-15. With 21 multi-purpose natural turf fields for soccer, lacrosse, football, rugby, and ultimate frisbee, it draws families and sports teams from across the country.
For local residents: One field rotates for free neighborhood drop-in play each week. Look for the "Open for Drop-In Play" A-frame signs on-site. The park also has two public playgrounds, a 1.5-mile walking path, and picnic areas open to all visitors.
For visiting sports families: Epic hosted five national tournaments in 2025, generating over $12.5 million in local economic impact. The facility is designed for a smooth tournament-day experience with ample parking, clear signage, and rotary intersections to keep traffic moving.
Amenities:
- 21 multi-purpose natural turf fields
- 2 public playgrounds
- 1.5-mile walking path and picnic areas
- 1,324 parking stalls
- Pickleball complex (in progress)
Learn more: utahvalley.com/epic
4. Wride Memorial Park, Eagle Mountain Utah
Cory Wride Memorial Park in Eagle Mountain is consistently named one of the best parks in Utah County by families who visit. Located next to Frontier Middle School on Pony Express Parkway, it offers a wide variety of play zones for kids of all ages and abilities.
Amenities:
- All-abilities area with swings, zipline, and spinning toys on smooth, wheel-friendly flooring
- Sand and water play area with giant tractor diggers
- Music area with drums and chimes
- Large turf hill with fast slides, climbing nets, and a bridge
- Climbing pyramid and smaller playground for younger kids
- Splash pad with 5 waterfalls and a winding river (open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday)
- Basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts
- Two large pavilions and restrooms throughout
Pro tip: arrive before 10 a.m. to enjoy the playground before the crowds and heat pick up, then head to the splash pad when it opens.
Address: 6000 N Pony Express Pkwy, Eagle Mountain, UT
5. Delta Gateway Park, Provo Utah
Delta Gateway Park is Provo's newest park, opened in June 2025 as part of the Provo River Delta Restoration Project. This 3.4-acre park sits right on the Provo River and gives families a shaded, river-themed playground with direct access to the water and the Provo River Trail.
Amenities:
- Multiple play structures with slides, climbing walls, and rope bridges leading to the center of the play area
- Large shade sail canopies covering most of the play areas, perfect for hot summer days
- Fish sculptures and other river-themed details throughout the playground
- Swings and a variety of climbing features for different age groups
- Direct access to the Provo River, great for wading, throwing rocks, or fishing
- Connects to the Provo River Trail and the new Provo River Delta trail system through restored wetlands
- Restrooms, picnic areas, benches, and a pavilion
- Parking, including extended trailer parking
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
Address: 311 N Lakeshore Drive, Provo, UT 84601
Utah Valley keeps raising the bar for family-friendly outdoor spaces. Any of these five parks is worth the trip, and together they make a pretty convincing case for spending summer right here at home.