Family Fun in Utah: 5 Amusement Parks and Attractions for All Ages
Sep 05, 2024 09:28AM ● By Becky Ginos
Primordial is the newest ride at Lagoon and features a 4D interactive dark ride roller coaster. Photo courtesy of Lagoon
It’s time to get out of the house and make some memories before winter hits. Jump on a roller coaster or get wet on a water slide. Bowl, miniature golf or race around a track in a go-cart. If you’re looking for something a little slower pace, feed farm animals, milk cows or watch birds fly or do it all. You just might not have time to do it all in one day so come back for more the next day. Here’s a short list of memory-making fun.
Lagoon
When you think of amusement parks you have to think of Lagoon. Since 1899, the park has been turning folks upside down and sideways. The wooden roller coaster is a legend and the new rides like Cannibal, Wicked and Primordial will knock your socks off. There are still the traditional carnival rides like the merry-go-round and ferris wheel. All in all there’s plenty of fun at Lagoon. Located at 375 North Lagoon Dr., Farmington.
Boondocks
Opened in November 2009, Boondocks Food & Fun is a year round park featuring over 8 acres of rides and attractions including 20 Lane Bowling Center, three Go-Karting Experiences: Road Track, Slick Track, and Rookie Track, Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, Laser Tag, XD Theater 4D, Huge Arcade, and The BD Restaurant. Located at 525 Deseret Dr., Kaysville and 75 Southfork Dr., Draper.
Cherry Hill
This popular water park located in Kaysville doesn’t have huge roller coasters but offers other fun activities including water slides, a lazy river, mini-golf, and more. Located at 1325 S Main St., Kaysville.
Tracy Aviary
Located in the wooded acres of Liberty Park, Tracy Aviary is the nation’s oldest public aviary. It has a collection of 400 birds that represent 130 species. The park offers a free-flying bird show in the summer and guests can hand-feed parrots at the Lory Walk exhibit. It is open year round. Located at 589 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City.
Wheeler Historic Farm
This unique attraction is a historic working farm that dates back to the 19th century. It features a historic farm house, farm animals visitors can interact with, wagon rides and even cow milking. It is located at 6351 S. 900 East, Murray.
