Family Activities during RC Staff National Conference
South Jordan Area
Outdoor Parks & Play https://www.sjc.utah.gov/Facilities?clear=False
South Jordan maintains a variety of parks and open spaces throughout the city including large, active recreation parks, small neighborhood parks and even historical sites. These parks boast several different amenities including:
- Playgrounds
- Pavilions (Large and Small)
- Fishing Ponds
- Basketball and Other Sport Courts
- Groomed Ballfields
The following have modern playgrounds, open fields, picnic spots. Many have splash pads/water features open in summer for cooling off.
- Oquirrh Shadows Park,
- Sierra Newbold Memorial Park
- Union Park
- Highland Park
- Daybreak Community Parks
- East Riverfront Park
- All-abilities playground with wetland theme (giant toad, slides, swings, monkey bars).
- Perfect for toddlers to school-age kids.
Trails https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=94035f2d08ff4889841b59dfaf8b9d43
South Jordan has a number of dedicated trails. Loop trails are paved paths that follow the perimeter of existing parks, with convenient parking and access to amenities. These small trails vary in size from less than 1,000 feet to up to 1 mile. Several longer, regional trails also connect South Jordan to neighboring communities.
- Jordan River Parkway Trail
- Paved, flat trail for family walks, biking, or strollers. Scenic river views and wildlife spotting.
- https://www.sjc.utah.gov/facilities/facility/details/jordanrivertrail-50
Indoor/Active Fun
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (South Jordan location)
- Trampolines, obstacle courses, dodgeball, foam pits, ninja challenges.
- High-energy for ages 4+.
- https://www.ninjakidzparks.com/location-home/ninjakidz-101-southjordan
- Mulligan’s Golf and Games
- Mini-golf, batting cages, driving range, arcade games.
- Fun mix for different ages.
- Family-oriented.
- https://www.sjc.utah.gov/1703/Mulligans
- The Rush Funplex
- Nearby in West Jordan.
- Go-karts, laser tag, bowling, arcade.
- All-in-one indoor entertainment.
- https://www.therushfunplex.com/west-jordan-ut/
Other Activities
- Megaplex Theaters at The District
- Family movies in air-conditioned comfort.
- Check showtimes for kid-friendly films.
- https://megaplex.com/southjordanatthedistrict
- Daybreak Area Walks & Treats
- Stroll lakes, paths, or SoDa Row for ice cream/shops.
- Casual family exploration.
- https://www.daybreakutah.com/whats-happening/daybreak-amenities/daybreak-parks-2/
- Immersive Gamebox
- Interactive group gaming experiences.
- Techy, competitive play.
- https://www.immersivegamebox.com/en-US/venues/slc-salt-lake-city-utah-aka-fashion-place
- SoDa Row
- SoDa Row is a central commercial hub in the Daybreak community of South Jordan, Utah.
- Located at 11274 S Kestrel Rise Road.
- It features a variety of local shops and restaurants.
- The area is known as a walkable, vibrant gathering spot for residents.
- The District
- Shopping, dining, and entertainment.
- https://www.daybreakliving.com/directory/the-district.php
- The Gale Museum
- The Gale Museum’s collection embodies the cultural heritage of the city of South Jordan which began as a small farming town settled by Latter-Day Saints in 1859.
- https://www.sjc.utah.gov/336/The-Gale-Museum
- Thanksgiving Point
- Nearby in Lehi.
- Thanksgiving Point is a 501 non-profit indoor and outdoor farm, garden, and museum complex in Lehi, Utah, United States.
- Ashton Gardens.
- Butterfly Biosphere.
- Farm Country.
- Museum of Ancient Life.
- Museum of Natural Curiosity.
- https://thanksgivingpoint.org/
Salt Lake City Area
Outdoor Activities
- The Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park
- Beaches along the Great Salt Lake.
- Massive saline lake for unique experiences like floating in the buoyant water.
- See wild bison, antelope, and bighorn sheep.
- Easy hiking trails and biking paths.
- https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/attractions/the-great-salt-lake.
- https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island
- Tracy Avery at Liberty Park
- Nearby in Salt Lake City.
- 9-acre aviary offers exhibits, shows & encounters where guests can view & feed birds.
- https://tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/visit/
- Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
- Botanical garden features themed areas, sculptures, and seasonal blooms.
- Children’s garden.
- https://redbuttegarden.org
- Wasatch Mountain canyons (Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon)
- Hiking or driving.
- https://www.visitsaltlake.com/listing/big-cottonwood-canyon/55175
- https://www.visitsaltlake.com/listing/little-cottonwood-canyon/55176
- Utah Olympic Park
- Nearby in Park City.
- Built for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
- Try bobsled rides (with a driver) and zip lines.
- Learn about Olympic history.
- Visitparkcity.com/things-to-do/utah-olympic-park
Indoor Activities
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- Located on the University of Utah campus.
- Huge dinosaur fossil exhibits and skeletons.
- Hands-on science displays for kids.
- Exhibits about Native cultures, geology, and wildlife.
- Amazing views of Salt Lake Valley, the city, and the mountains.
- https://nhmu.utah.edu/
- Utah State Capitol
- Panoramic city views .
- Free tours highlighting Utah’s history and government.
- https://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov
- Utah Museum of Fine Arts
- Located at the University of Utah.
- Global visual arts from ancient objects to the latest contemporary works.
- A collection of more than 22,000 original works of art.
- https://umfa.utah.edu/
- Clark Planetarium
- Interactive space and science exhibits.
- Giant IMAX and dome theaters.
- Many exhibits are free to explore.
- https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/clark-planetarium
- Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum
- Hands-on exhibits about engineering, science, and art.
- Interactive play areas and sensory activities.
- https://www.discoverygateway.org
Other Activities
- Temple Square
- 10-acre complex in downtown SLC is the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and one of Utah’s most visited spots.
- Beautiful gardens and fountains.
- Pioneer history exhibits.
- Family history research center.
- Historic buildings like the Salt Lake Temple (note: some areas may still be under renovation through 2026), the Tabernacle (famous for its acoustics and choir performances), and free guided tours.
- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/templesquare?lang=eng&y_source=1_MzA1ODU2NjYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D