2024 Summer Guide 

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• Arches National Park

Parks
Utah has five national parks and more than a dozen national monuments, historic sites and recreation areas, all within a day's drive of Salt Lake City.

Arches National Park
5 miles north of Moab, US-191, 435-719-2299
The collection of eroded sandstone formations here is the largest of its kind in the United States. A road winds past many of the arches and many others can be found hiking.

Bryce Canyon National Park
270 miles south of SLC, off Utah SR-12, 435-834-5322
The landscape of Bryce Canyon ranges from fantastical to eerie. Unique geology conditions result in columns and spires that must be seen.

Canyonlands National Park
20 miles south of Moab, SR-313, 435-719-2313
Chopped into three distinct sections by the Colorado and Green rivers, Canyonlands is best experienced off-road or on the rivers. Island in the Sky offers amazing vistas. Only sturdy hikers and bikers should try The Maze.

Capitol Reef National Park
230 miles south of SLC, SR-24, 435-425-3791
Named for the white sandstone that resembles the buildings in Washington D.C., Capitol Reef is dominated by colorful formations and cliffs.

Zion National Park
325 miles south of SLC, Springdale, SR-9, 435-772-3256
From the wide-mouth canyon near Springdale to the cliff-lined, bottleneck canyons of the Narrows, Zion impresses from start to finish, offering visible evidence of six distinct geological epochs.

‌Bears Ears National Monument 356 miles from SLC; highways 191, 211, 95, 261 and 163 all provide access; 435-587-1500 Utah's youngest national monument gets its name from two buttes that rise from the horizon. ‌Located in San Juan County, visitors can see Native American ruins and cave drawings and enjoy hiking, river rafting and rock climbing.

Cedar Breaks National Monument
25 miles east of Cedar City, SR-14 to SR-148, 435-986-7120
Cedar Breaks is home to "painted cliffs" and colorful spires with nearby forests that are home to some of the world's only Bristlecone pine trees, the oldest living things.

Dinosaur National Monument
20 miles east of Vernal, US-40 to SR-149, 435-781-7700
In addition to the world's largest quarry of Jurassic fossils anywhere, Dinosaur offers fantastic rafting on the Green and Yampa rivers.

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
45 miles north of Vernal, off US-191 or via SR-43, 435-784-3445
The park, known for some of the best trout fishing in the state, extends into Wyoming and covers over 200,000 acres.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Via US-89, dam 2 miles north of Page, Arizona, 928-608-6200
Situated on the Utah-Arizona border, Lake Powell is a favorite vacation spot for myriad water sports.

Golden Spike National Monument
32 miles west of Brigham City via SR-13 & SR-83, 435-471-2209
Commemorated here is the historic occasion of May 10, 1869, when the eastern and western rail lines met and the country was connected coast-to-coast.

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
300 miles south of Salt Lake via I-15, SR-24 & SR-12, 435-644-1200
Grand Staircase is more than 1.8 million acres of fabulous desert topography and geology.

Hovenweep National Monument
Around 40 miles from either Blanding or Bluff, Utah, 970-562-4282
Located in the heart of the Four Corners, here you'll find dwellings of ancestral Puebloans, including multistory towers perched on canyon rims.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
380 miles south of SLC via US-163, 435-727-5870
To capture iconic views of the American West, you can drive the 17-mile Tribal Park Loop, hike the Wildcat Trail and visit Forrest Gump Point. Or, book a tour to see more of Monument Valley.

Natural Bridges National Monument
East of Lake Powell, US-191, SR-95 to SR-275, 435-692-1234
Centered around three natural bridges cut by Colorado River tributaries, Natural Bridges offers great hiking and camping.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Northeast of Page, Arizona, via Lake Powell, 928-608-6200
Most accessible by boat from Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge boasts the world's highest free-standing natural bridge.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument
American Fork Canyon via I-15 exit 284, SR-92, 801-756-5239
In close proximity to Salt Lake City, the cave is reached via a 1.5 mile hike and includes three separate limestone caverns.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
801-999-2103, fs.usda.gov/uwcnf For information regarding fishing, camping, hiking or picnicking in the mountains surrounding Salt Lake City, contact the National Forest Service.

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state Parks
Salt Lake City is surrounded by state parks in all directions, and a few of the more popular are shown below. For camping reservations, visit utahstateparks. reserveamerica.com.

Antelope Island State Park
4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse, 801-773-2941
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake can be accessed via a seven-mile causeway from the town of Syracuse, about 40 miles north of Salt Lake. Home to a variety of wildlife, including free-roaming bison, the Island features sandy beaches and a boat marina.

East Canyon State Park
5535 S. SR-66, Morgan, 801-829-6866
About 28 miles northeast of Salt Lake City is a 608-acre reservoir and forest area, rich in pioneer history. A popular spot for boating, fishing and camping.

Great Salt Lake State Park
From SLC via I-80 West exit 104, 801-828-0787
Don't let the smell or the bugs stop you from visiting this must-see salt water lake. The Great Salt Lake extends over 2,000 square miles and is saltier than the ocean. The park features a marina and picnic areas.

Jordanelle State Park
From SLC via I-80 East to US-40, 435-649-9540
Located near Heber City just 40 miles from Salt Lake City, nestled among mountains, is the Jordanelle Reservoir providing fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and paddle-boarding. There are also hiking trails and campgrounds for RVs and tent camping.

This Is the Place Heritage Park
2601 Sunnyside Ave., SLC, 801-582-1847
Site of the Mormon pioneers' entry into the Salt Lake Valley, the park features Old Deseret Village, a recreation of pioneer settlements, as well as the This Is the Place monument, the Brigham Young Forest Farmhouse and picnic areas.

Utah Lake State Park
Exit 265B from I-15 to 4400 W. Center St. Provo, 801-375-0731
The Provo River empties into Utah Lake, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the West. Only 50 miles from SLC, this park offers a campground, boat ramps, marina , modern restrooms plus disc golf and year-round fishing.

Wasatch Mountain State Park
1281 Warm Springs Road, Midway, 435-654-1791
Enjoy camping in the Pine Creek Campground, or choose to play one of four 18-hole golf courses. Explore mountain trails by foot, on bikes or ride ATVs or on horseback.

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• Cottonwood Heights Rec Center

Pools

Indoor Pools
Cottonwood Heights Rec Ctr
7500 S. 2700 East, Cottonwood Heights, 801-943-3190

Draper Rec Center
657 E. Vestry Road, Draper,
385-468-1995

Fairmont Aquatic Center
1044 E. Sugarmont Drive, SLC, 385-468-1540

Dimple Dell
10670 South 1000 East, Sandy, 385-468-3355

Gene Fullmer Rec Center
8015 S. 2200 West, West Jordan, 385-468-1951

Holladay Lions Rec Center
1661 East Murray-Holladay Road (4800 South), Holladay, 385-468-1700

Kearns Oquirrh Park
5624 S. Cougar Lane, Kearns, 801-966-5555

The Park Center
202 E. Murray Park Ave., Murray, 801-284-4200

Northwest Rec Center
1255 W. Clark Ave., SLC, 385-468-1305

J.L. Sorenson Rec Center
5350 W. Herriman Main St., Herriman, 385-468-1340

South Jordan Aquatic Ctr
10866 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan, 385-468-1603

SLC Sports Complex
645 S. Guardsmen Way, SLC, 385-468-1925

Steiner Aquatic Ctr West
855 W. California Ave., SLC, 385-468-1300

Outdoor Pools
Cottonwood Heights Rec Ctr
7500 S. 2700 East, Cottonwood Heights, 801-943-3190

Crestwood Swimming Pool
1700 E. Siesta Drive, Cottonwood Heights, 385-468-1683

Draper Outdoor Pool
657 E. Vestry Road, Draper,
385-468-1995

Kearns Oquirrh Park
5624 S. Cougar Lane, Kearns, 801-966-5555

Liberty Park Pool
650 E. 900 South, SLC, 385-468-1564

Magna Outdoor Pool
3270 S. 8400 West, Magna, 385-468-1826

Murray Aquatic Center
5109 S. Murray Park Ave., Murray, 801-290-4190

Redwood Outdoor Pool
3100 S. Redwood Road, West Valley City, 385-468-1870

SLC Sports Complex
645 S. Guardsmen Way, SLC, 385-468-1925

South County Pool
12765 S. 1125 West, Riverton, 385-468-1362

Taylorsville Outdoor Pool
4915 S. 2700 West, Taylorsville, 385-468-1740

West Jordan Outdoor Pool
8125 S. 2200 West, West Jordan, 385-468-1941

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GOLF
Salt Lake City is a golf adventure in the making. With numerous private and municipal courses located in the city and nearby (see listings below), you'll find just the terrain and links you're looking for.

Bonneville Golf Course
954 Connor, SLC, 801-583-9513

Eaglewood Golf Course
1110 E. Eaglewood Drive, North Salt Lake, 801-299-0088

Fore Lakes Golf Course
1285 W. 4700 South, Taylorsville, 801-266-8621

Forest Dale Golf Course
2375 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-483-5420

Glendale Golf Course
1630 W. 2100 South, SLC, 801-974-2403

Glenmoor Golf Course
9800 S. 4800 West, South Jordan,
801-280-1742

Lakeside Golf Course
1201 N. 1100 West, West Bountiful,
801-295-1019

Meadowbrook Golf Course
4197 S. 1300 West, Taylorsville, 385-468-1500

Mick Riley Golf Course
421 S. Vine, Murray, 385-468-1400

Mountain Dell Golf Course
Parleys Canyon, I-80 Exit 134, SLC,
801-582-3812

Mountain View Golf Course
2400 W. 8660 South, West Jordan, 385-468-1414

Mulligans Golf & Games
692 W. 10600 South, South Jordan, 801-254-3377

Murray Parkway Golf Course
6345 S. Murray Parkway Ave., Murray,
801-262-4653

Nibley Park Golf Course
2780 S. 700 East, SLC, 801-483-5418

Old Mill Golf Course
6080 S. Wasatch Blvd., Holladay, 385-468-1440

Riverbend Golf Course
1040 W. 12800 South, Riverton, 385-468-1460

Rose Park Golf Course
1386 N. Redwood Road, SLC, 801-596-5030

South Mountain Golf Course
1247 E. Mike Weir Drive, Draper, 385-468-1480

The Ridge Golf Club
5055 Westridge Blvd., West Valley City, 801-966-4653

Thanksgiving Point Golf Club
3300 Club House Drive, Lehi, 801-768-7400