If you want a wet, cool place to hang out for the Utah summer heat during the harsh months of July and August, look no further than this list!
We have gathered some fantastic spots for water fun—including waterparks and sprinklers where kids can cool off from these difficult times. Remember: don’t let the hot temperatures keep you indoors all day long when there are so many places just waiting to become your new favorite summer spot!Â
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1325 S Main St, Fruit Heights, UT 84037, USA
Cherry Hill
Get ready to enjoy a wonderful time at Cherry Hill! Have fun at the amazing water park with water slides, a foam-padded river run, a lazy river, a children's water playground called Pirates Cove, and two pools.2
2600 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
The Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo offers kids of all ages a space to escape the heat and have fun!3
60 W 60 N, Lindon, UT 84042, USA
Lindon Aquatics Center
The Lindon Aquatics Center is a great option to have fun family time! It features a zero-entry leisure pool, a toddler pool, a mile-long lazy river, amazing slides, a six-lane, 50-meter lap pool, hot tub for the adults, and a sunken pirate ship for kids to play for hours!4
Utah
Spend the day at the Lake
There are over 647 lakes in Utah and a bunch of cool options near Salt Lake City! Perhaps the best option is to visit Lake Powell, rent a houseboat, or simply enjoy a nice picnic with some splash in the lake!5
700 N 2200 W, Layton, UT 84041
Ellison Park Splash Pad
This amazing water playground has over 20 water spray features, including a soaker water cannon, a water umbrella, a water dragon, and ground-level water elements for kids of all ages. The drive from Salt Lake City is totally worth it for your little ones to cool off and have fun at this cool park!6
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
Arches National Park
Prepare to enjoy more than 15 water attractions, a huge wave pool, several eateries, and more! Splash Summit Waterpark is a 17-acre water park that will guarantee you the best day ever.7
12047 State St, Draper, UT 84020, USA
Cowabunga Bay Water Park
Of course, this is a must-visit when summer strikes in Salt Lake City! Cowabunga Bay features a huge playground with many attractions including slides of many kinds! The entire family will have a great time cooling off at this amazing water park.8
1330 300 N, Provo, UT 84606, USA
Splash Summit Waterpark
Right there in Provo, families can find an awesome option for cooling off this summer: Splash Summit Waterpark! Prepare to enjoy more than 15 water attractions, a huge wave pool, several eateries, and more! Splash Summit Waterpark is a 17-acre water park that will guarantee you the best day ever.9
: 1321 E Canyon Rd, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Adventure Heights All-Abilities Park Splash Pad
This is one of our favorite options as kids with all abilities are welcome to have fun! It features three big areas for water fun, in which you will find a huge waterfall and more! Adventure Heights also features an all-abilities playground.10
375 Lagoon Dr, Farmington, Utah 84025, USA
Lagoon A Beach
Families will feel like they’re on a beach at this amazing water park! You will find six acres of water slides, twisting hydro tubs, crystal waterfalls, bubbling fountains, and more! The entire family will love cooling off at Lagoon A Beach!Still looking for more water fun options in and around Salt Lake City?
Then check out our list of The Best Water Parks and Aquatic Centers in Utah and The Best Splash Pads in and Near Salt Lake City!
