Utah summers can get hot! We are always looking for ways to beat the heat that aren’t just sitting at home next to the air conditioner. Utah Valley is full of adventure no matter the season. So here are 40+ ways to beat the heat this summer in Utah County.
A few tips for HOT summer outings:
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Wear Sunscreen.
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Take Water.
- Go early to beat the heat.
Pools
There is nothing better than a great pool where everyone in the family can have fun. These are some of our favorites:
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Provo Rec Center
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Lehi Outdoor Pool
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Springville Clyde Recreation Center
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American Fork
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Lehi Legacy Center
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Lindon Aquatics Center
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Scera Park Pool
Splash Pads
Utah County has the best splash pads. There are so many fun ones. We love splash pads because there is less worry for young ones in the water. Everyone can enjoy a splash pad. I know I love sticking my feet in, too!
8. Highland Towne Splash Pad
9. Harvey Park: Cedar Hills
10. Cory Wride Memorial Park: Eagle Mountain
11. Lehi Family Park
12. Cook Family Park: Pleasant Grove
13. Adventure Heights Splash Pad: Spanish Fork
14. Vineyard Grove Park Splash Pad
15. Palisade Park: Orem
16. Hillcrest Park: Orem
17. Provo Pioneer Park Splash Pad
Museums
Another great way to beat the heat in summertime is to go inside a nice, cool museum. There are a lot of great museums worth visiting in Utah County, and many of them are FREE. So it’s a win-win!
18. BYU Bean Museum
19. BYU Museum of Art
20. BYU Museum of Paleontology
21. BYU Legacy Hall
22. Roots of Knowledge UVU Library
23. UVU Art Museum
24. Springville Art Museum
25. Chieftain Museum
26. Peteetneet Museum
27. Provo Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum
28. Springville Daughter of the Utah Pioneer Museum
Waterfall Hikes
We love cooling off with a waterfall hike in the summer. Hikes that have a fun ending make it a little bit better.
29. Bridal Veil Falls: Provo Canyon
30. Upper Falls: Provo Canyon
31. Stewart Falls: Alpine Loop
32. Scout Falls: Alpine Loop
33. Timpanogos Falls: Alpine Loop
34. Battlecreek Falls: Pleasant Grove
35. Horsetail Falls: Alpine
36. Three Falls: Alpine
37. Double Falls: Nebo Loop
38. Grotto Falls: Nebo Loop
39. Salt Creek Waterfall: Nebo Loop
40. Splash Summit
If you want to spend a full day splashing and swimming, then Splash Summit is the place to go. This waterpark has lots of slides, a wave pool, toddler splash pools, and more. We love spending a day or two here every summer.
41. Float the Provo River
Whether you kayak, paddle board, or tube down the Provo River, you will definitely be cool. The river is always pretty cold, but it is so much fun. The views are beautiful as you float down the river.
