About This Playground
🌳 Discovery Park in Utah features an innovative playground designed to blend play with learning about natural science and discovery. The playground offers diverse equipment within a spacious park setting focused on exploration and adventure for children of all ages.
Visitor Experience: Visitors consistently praise the playground for its unique educational elements, cleanliness, and variety of play options for different age groups. Many reviews highlight the balance of active play areas with quieter discovery zones.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
1511 N 100 E, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, USA
Phone
(801) 785-6172
+1 801-785-6172
Website
plgrove.orgCoordinates
40.38054, -111.74077
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
Suitable for children 2-12 years old, with separate areas designed for toddlers (2-5) and older children (5-12).
Equipment Available
Climbing structures, slides, swings, interactive science exhibits, fossil dig areas, water play features (seasonal), spinning equipment, and sensory play panels.
Shaded Areas
Multiple shade structures over play areas and several mature trees providing natural shade throughout the playground.
Seating For Parents
Abundant bench seating around the perimeter of play areas, plus picnic tables and some covered pavilion seating.
Restroom Availability
Clean restroom facilities located near the playground with changing tables in both men's and women's restrooms.
Drinking Fountains
Several drinking fountains available, including accessible height options and bottle filling stations.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
Partial fencing around the playground area with designated entry/exit points.
Surface Material
Combination of rubberized safety surfacing in fall zones and engineered wood fiber in other areas.
Ada Accessibility
Accessible pathways throughout the playground with ramps to major play structures and transfer stations for wheelchair users.
Cleanliness Maintenance
Well-maintained with regular cleaning schedules, prompt repairs, and seasonal inspections.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Large parking lot with designated accessible spaces located within 100 feet of the playground entrance.
Pet Policy
Dogs allowed in the park on leashes but not within the playground area. Pet waste stations available throughout the park.
Bike Racks
Several bike rack stations near playground entrances.
Nearby Food Options
Seasonal concession stand plus picnic areas for bringing your own food. Several restaurants within a 5-minute drive.
Sports Areas
Basketball courts, volleyball courts, and open grass fields adjacent to the playground area.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
Extensive network of paved walking and biking trails circling the park with connections to regional trail systems.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
High engagement with families sharing photos of children enjoying the discovery-themed play elements.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitors highlight the educational value combined with fun, clean facilities, and friendly atmosphere.
Crowd Levels
Typically busiest on weekend afternoons and summer mornings. Weekday mornings tend to be less crowded.
Special Events
Hosts regular science-themed events, summer activity programs, and seasonal festivals.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free admission to the park and playground.
Space For Groups
Designated group areas with reservable pavilions for birthday parties and group gatherings.
Nature Connection
Designed to highlight natural elements with native plantings, interpretive signage about local ecology, and nature-inspired play features.
Noise Level
Moderate during peak times but designed with adequate space to prevent feeling overcrowded.
Aesthetic Design
Thoughtfully designed with a cohesive discovery theme incorporating natural materials, earth tones, and educational elements.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular park ranger patrols and surveillance cameras in key areas.
Rules Restrictions
Clear signage indicating age-appropriate areas, no smoking policy, and adult supervision requirements for younger children.
First Aid Availability
First aid kits available at park office with staff trained in basic first aid. Emergency call boxes located near playground.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
Regular community events including science demonstrations, nature walks, and seasonal celebrations.
Social Interaction
Design encourages cooperative play with multi-user equipment and gathering spaces for families to interact.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
Native landscaping requiring minimal irrigation, recycling stations throughout, and educational signage about conservation.
Renewable Energy
Solar-powered lighting along pathways and in restroom facilities.
Walkability Bike Access
Well-connected to surrounding neighborhoods via sidewalks and bike paths with bike parking facilities.
Reviews
Casey Swain
7 months ago
Lots of space, shade, and playground to use that pent up energy kids always have. It is not quite as big as the discovery park in Cedar City but the kids still loved it. There were swings, tire swings, monkey bars, bridges, slides, a different playground for small kids to name a few. We really like how they use mats instead of sand and or wood chips. There was also a lot of shade for parents, a restroom, (not sure how clean but at least there are restrooms) tables to eat at, there are baseball diamonds, and there are a few pavilions to eat at and provide shade of needed. There were also a couple tennis courts which I believe are interchangeable with pickleball courts. Lots of open source to toss a ball and or Frisbee. Overall a great park, when in doubt look for a discovery park. Their parks are really good and usually have the following items listed above and probably more.
View on GoogleMark Nelson
8 months ago
What a wonderful, amazing, unique park. Fun things for kids from 2 years old (and even younger) in a special area for little ones. The climbable structures are big enough that adults can join in, climbing, sliding, swinging. Tire swings that twist around all crazy. Multiple kid friendly climbing walls. Picnic tables, tennis and pickleball courts. Love, love, love it here.
View on GoogleSinbad Lieber
a year ago
Went here to play with my daughters for her birthday. It is a really fantastic park. For all ages young medium to old. It was an enjoyment for hours and hours for me and my daughters. We'll be back here! The swings the slides the mazes the everything was well built exceptionally fun, and my daughter's loved the pirate ship the most!
View on GoogleWendhy Jeffers
7 months ago
Such a fun playground. I love that its fenced in. And they have a great picnic table area.
View on GoogleMatt “Heff” Heff
2 years ago
This is a TOP 10 Utah park to visit. Just a delightful buffet of play structures with a NASA theme. The architecture here is combined tastefully with essential local play structures such as beehives and a farm like fun. This place is ideal for kids of all ages with separate wall off areas for ages 2-5. As of Sept. 2022 this park is undergoing another refurbishment which adds pickleball courts, new fences and other additions. The last park refurbishment took place in 2019. This created a park atmosphere that eliminates many of the old hidden nooks, crannies, and non visible areas where children could hide potentially within the play area itself. Available Parking has enough spots for all. Bathrooms are clean and GRAFITTI free.
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