Top 5 Parks to Have a Picnic in Utah on International Picnic Day

Today is International Picnic Day and with school freshly being out, you are looking for a fun, yet relaxing activity to do with your kids, fur-babies, or maybe that special someone while enjoying this gorgeous Utah weather. What better way to celebrate the day than to have a picnic at the park?

Check out our TOP 5 LIST of the best kid, dog, and date-friendly parks in Utah:

1985 West 7800 South, West Jordan, Utah

This popular, kid-friendly park has a fun, Wild West Theme playground with something for all ages including, but not limited to: swings, slides, climbing, mazes and never-ending grass fields perfect to set up your picnic blanket and start munching.

Restrooms: Yes

        2. Liberty Park
600 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

One of the most popular parks in the Salt Lake Valley, Liberty Park is the perfect place for a picnic. This park has it all, whether you are going on a lunch date with your SO or having good, family fun. There are HUGE playgrounds for the kids, as well as a splash-pad to cool off in the summer heat, a Ferris Wheel and other carnival rides for additional summer fun. Take the little ones to the pond and feed the ducks bits of that old loaf of bread that was left sitting too long in the pantry.

Want a quieter date? There are many peaceful and less occupied areas all around the park including a 1.5 mile path to take a nice stroll, an Aviary for bird lovers, and charcoal grills if you want to barbecue.

For those of us who hate to meal prep, check out the inexpensive Park Cafe.

Can't get out on a weekday? Liberty Park's Farmers Market is open Every Friday from 4PM - Dusk  (June 7th - October 4th, 2019)

*Pro-tip: to make the date a bit more relaxing, try cloud watching with your special someone or as a relaxing, fun, and imaginative activity with your kids!

Restrooms: Yes

FREE Wi-Fi: Yes

       3. Skyline Nature Park

601-799 Skyline Dr, Tooele, UT 84074

Skyline Nature Park is a community park in Tooele. Upon first-glace, it may not look like much, but with its dinosaur-themed playground, this park is perfect for kids of all ages. Including its activity game equipment for older kids who want to add a challenge to their play, this park also features an outdoor gym for the fitness fanatic, as well as a quiet jogging trail to bring your 4-legged friend along for a bit of "dog-ercise". Plus, this park has plenty of lush, green field space to lay your picnic blanket down and snack on your favorite sammy.

Restrooms: Yes

       4. Mount Ogden Park

3144 Taylor Ave, Ogden, UT 84403

This nice little park in North Salt Lake is perfect for your kids and doggos. Complete with a playground, large fields, and quiet, wooded walking trails, this park is the perfect place for your picnic! There is a lot of scenic nature to observe while enjoying your lunch and the playground for the kids includes swings, slides, and a rock climbing wall. Want to add a little extra family-friendly activity? This park has a large soccer field to kick a ball around, or throw a frisbee with your four-legged family member. This is a great park to escape the bustle of the city and enjoy a quiet, relaxing picnic day!

Restrooms: Yes

Picnic Tables: Yes

       5.  Lindsey Gardens Park

426 M St, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Looking for a fun park to spend picnic day with your fur-babies? Then Lindsey Gardens Park is for you! Not only does this park have playgrounds for your kiddos, but certain areas of this park also offers off-leash areas for your doggos! In addition to being filled with greenery and shady trees, this park also features a quiet nature trail for a little hike to burn off the extra calories you consumed during your picnic! Don't be turned off by the cemetery located near the park!  It's closer to the ball field than it is the play equipment to the point where it is hardly visible. Pro Tip: be sure to bring camping chairs if you are not partial to sitting on the ground because this park has limited seating if the pavilion is rented out for the day!

Is there a park you love that didn't make this list? Share it in the comments below!

Need picnic food ideas? Check out some great recipes here!