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Utah Outdoor Events and Activities, Skiing, Snowboarding, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Running, and Biking.

Health & Wellness, Lists, Outdoors, Sports

Skate Parks

Utah Skateboarding

Skate Parks of Utah.  Featured Photo: VANS Pro Skatepark donated to Salt Lake City, located at the Utah State Fair Park

Salt Lake Area

Spocks Skate Camp New 2025
August 5, 2025, 8:30 am–11 am
Vans Skateboard Park, Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake

Vans Pro Skate Park  Utah State Fair Park

9th and 9th Skate Park  Jordan Park

Wheels Park West Jordan New 2025

Rosewood Park Skate Park

Fairmont Park  Sugarhouse

Richard L. Guthrie Skate Park  Cottonwood

Sandy Skate Park

Smith Fields Skate Park  Draper

Copperview Skate Park  Midvale

West Valley Skate Plaza

Magna Skate Park

Taylorsville Skate Park

Kearns Skate Park

South Jordan City Skate Park

Herriman Skate Park

Park City

Park City Skate Park

Provo Area

Lehi Skate Park

Provo Rec Skate Park

Moab

Moab City Skatepark

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Utah Ice Skating Locations

Street League Skateboarding

Past Utah Skate Events

Utah Skating Calendar

Taylorsville’s New Park Grand Opening Celebration New
New Skate Park Skills Exhibition
June 6, 2025, 10 am
4721 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville

West Jordan Skate Camp New 2025
Level Up Your Skating, All Ages
June 9, 2025, Mondays, 9–11 am
Wheels Park, West Jordan

Spocks Skate Camp New 2025
July 15, 2025, 8:30 am–11 am
Vans Skateboard Park, Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake

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National & State Parks

Utah’s Best State & National Parks

Photo: Glen Canyon Dam, Glen Canyon National Park/Lake Powell, Utah/Arizona, April 13th —UtahAgenda

*Distance from Salt Lake City Center

Salt Lake Area

Great Salt Lake State Park  Magna 19 miles

East Canyon State Park  Morgan 36 miles

Rockport State Park  Peoa 37 miles

Jordanelle State Park  Heber 37 miles
Rock Cliff Nature Center

Antelope Island State Park  Syracuse 43 miles

Wasatch Mountain State Park  Midway 46 miles

Golden Spike National Historic Park

Utah Lake State Park  Provo 46 miles

Echo State Park  Coalville 48 miles

Willard Bay State Park  51 miles Best

Deer Creek State Park  Heber 54 miles

Northern Utah Area

Hyrum Lake State Park  77 miles

Bear River State Park  Garden City 122 miles Best

Southern Utah Area

Little Sahara Recreation Area 109 miles Local Favorite

Starvation State Park  Duchesne 116 miles

Fremont Indian State Park & Museum  Sevier 183 miles

Arches National Park  Moab 230 miles Best

Dead Horse Point State Park  245 miles Best

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 267 miles Best

Bryce Canyon National Park  268 miles Best

Sand Hollow State Park 304 miles Best
Most visited State Park in Utah 2022

Zion National Park  308 miles Best

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Utah State Parks

Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation

Animals, Outdoors, Sports

Chariot Racing

Wasatch Slopes Chariot Racing

Chariot Racing at the Golden Spike Event Center Race Track in Ogden, Utah.

The fastest athletes from six area chariot clubs are harnessed in two teams and pull a chariot for 440 yards, competing head-to-head against other teams. This is a fun-filled family sport that boasts a unique experience.

March 22-23, 2025, 1 pm

Wasatch Slopes Chariot Racing
Golden Spike Event Center, Ogden

Health & Wellness, Lists, Outdoors, Sports, Summer, Utah Best, Utah Parks, Utah Photography

Aerial Tram & Gondola Rides

Utah Scenic Chairlift Rides, Mountain Hiking, Aerial Trams, Mountain Biking, Gondola Rides, Summer Resorts, Wasatch Trails, Fresh Air

Mountain Resort Openings

June–October

Salt Lake Area

Snowbird’s 11,000 ft. Aerial Tram Ride
New Tram with Rooftop Balcony
June–October, Daily, Multiple Times
Snowbird Mountain Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon

Snowbird Summer Activities
Daily 11 am–8 pm

Solitude Mountain Resort
June–October
Geology Hike & Ride
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake

Park City

Park City Mountain Village Scenic Lift Rides
May–October
Canyons Village, Park City

Dear Valley Scenic Chairlift Rides
June–September
2250 Deer Valley Dr, Park City/Deer Valley

Provo Utah County

Sundance Mountain Resort
May–October, Daily
Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon
8841 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Roadtrip

Sundance Full Moon Lift Rides Romantic
June–September, Full Moons
Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo Canyon

Halloween Lift Rides
October, Multiple Times
Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon

Ogden North Salt Lake

Summer at Snowbasin
Gondola Access, Mountain Biking & Hiking, Music
June–October, Daily, Multiple Times
Snowbasin Mountain Resort, Huntsville

Snowbasin Mountain Resort
June–October, Daily, Multiple Times
3925 Snow Basin Rd, Huntsville

Southern Utah

Brian Head Mountain Resort
June–September, Daily, Multiple Times
Near Southern State University, Cedar City

Outdoors, Sports, Summer

Float The Jordan River

Kayaking, Paddling, Canoeing, Tubing

Travel and explore the waters of Utah Jordan River from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake

Jordan River 2024 Events

Range 2 Jordan River Relay
Bike, Boat, & Run to the Jordan River
September 21, 2024, 9 am–1:30 pm
Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake

Updating… March 8, 2024
Adding New Events & Moving Forward

Jordan River Commission Water Trail

Jordan River Commission
Salt Lake City, UT 84152-6081
(801) 536-4158

Past Events

Kayak with the Mayor
Bluffdale Boat Ramp Celebration
September 18, 2023, 5:30 pm
Jordan River Parkway, Bluffdale

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Jordan River Parkway Trail–Winchester Park

Photo: Jordan River Parkway Trail bridge crossing Jordan River near Winchester Park in Murray, Utah __Scotty Reed

Bicyclist riding Jordan River Parkway Trail with mid-January snow near Winchester Park, Murray, Utah

Jordan River Parkway Trail Photo Album

Jordan River Trail Map

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Timpanogos Cave Tours

Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 ft in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon.

Cave tour fees are waived during the mid-August weekend as part of the National Park Service Fee-Free Weekends.

June–October Annually
Daily, 7 am–5:30 pm

Timpanogos Cave Tours, Hours & Seasons

Timpanogos Cave National Monument
2038 Alpine Loop Rd, American Fork Canyon

Night Life, Outdoors

UoU Star Party

The U of U Department of Physics and Astronomy conducts free public Star Parties every CLEAR Wednesday night on the roof of the South Physics Building at the University of Utah.

Spring and fall hours begin at 8:00 pm. During winter, star parties will begin at 7:00 pm. In the summer, the observatory will be open at 9:00 pm.

Wednesday Nights (Clear Ones) Free

University of Utah South Physics Observatory
University of Utah
115 South 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Department of Physics & Astronomy
University of Utah

Food, Open Air Market, Summer, Utah Best, Utah Parks

Downtown Farmers Market

Pioneer Park Saturdays

The Downtown Farmers Market is a local growers’ market featuring fresh produce from over 80 Utah farmers.

In addition to the produce, the Market also offers a variety of fresh-baked bread and pastries, cheeses, meat and seafood, jams and honey, house and garden plants, arranged planters, and numerous handmade arts and crafts.

Unique food vendors are also part of the Market, offering prepared foods and beverages.

The Downtown Art and Craft Market are held on the south end of the park during the Farmers Market. Over 90 local artisans display their wares, crafted in Utah by Utahns.

Live music and entertainment are also included.

Saturdays–8 am–2 pm
June–Mid-October

Downtown Farmers Market
Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City

Utah Farmers Open-Air Markets
Listing of Utah Farmers Markets

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Mehraban Wetland Park

Draper, Utah

Pelicans In The Wild, Mehraban Wetland Park, Draper, Utah, April 26, 2023 —UtahAgenda

Pelicans In The Wild

  • Pelicans
  • Birds & Wildlife
  • Hiking Trail
  • Free
  • Fishing
  • Scenic Mountain Views

Mehraban Wetland Park Trail
11800 S 880 E, Draper, UT 84020

Utah Flower Gardens
Best Utah Flower Gardens