When Utah’s triple-digit temperatures amp up, it’s time to cool down. Spending all summer in the basement watching TV gets pretty boring though, so grab some towels and sunscreen and load the kids into the car for an afternoon of water play. The splash pad at Wardle Fields Regional Park is one of the largest in the Beehive State, and you’re going to want to spend the entire day there.
It’s summer splash pad season at Wardle Fields Regional Park, so slather up with sunscreen and get out there.
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You’ll find this pretty park out in Bluffdale.
Google Address: 14148 South 2700 West, Bluffdale, UT 84065
Pack your car with all the essentials you’ll need to hang out for several hours, because the whole family is going to love this place. Bring a beach blanket, sun shelter, picnic lunch and plenty of water.
Owen Armstrong/Google There are clean restrooms and drinking fountains right next to the splash pad, too.
This is not a typical splash pad with a few sprays and sprinklers. This vast play area has several different splash pads, connected with little wading rivers.
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You’ll also find a cool waterfall to sit behind, or, if you want to get really drenched…under.
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The water jets can really soak you, and even if you don’t stand right on top of them, the mist and droplets from the spray cool off all the air around them.
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Lest you think this place is just for kids, we’d like to remind you that it’s perfectly appropriate for grown-ups to get in on the action.
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When you’re ready to dry off a bit, head over to the 25-foot fire watchtower that has several slides.
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As you can imagine, this splash pad gets pretty crowded on a hot Saturday morning, so expect to share this cool oasis with others.
J M/Google There’s no charge to play at the splash pad, but make sure that children three and younger are wearing swim diapers, and leave your pets at home.
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Address: 14148 South 2700 West, Bluffdale, UT 84065
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There are clean restrooms and drinking fountains right next to the splash pad, too.
Cwbearpro!/Google
Joel Harrison/Google
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There’s no charge to play at the splash pad, but make sure that children three and younger are wearing swim diapers, and leave your pets at home.
Visit the park’s page on the Salt Lake County Parks website to learn more. For more Utah water fun, visit this underrated water and adventure park.
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