About This Playground
🌳 Draper City Park features a well-designed playground area that's part of a larger 88-acre community park. The playground offers diverse play structures for children of various ages, with modern equipment and thoughtful design in a beautiful mountain setting.
Visitor Experience: The playground at Draper City Park consistently receives positive reviews from families who appreciate the variety of play options, cleanliness, and beautiful surroundings. Visitors frequently mention the well-maintained facilities and how the playground accommodates children of different ages.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
12500 S 1300 E, Draper, UT 84020, USA
Phone
(801) 576-6570
+1 801-576-6570
Coordinates
40.52375, -111.85557
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
The playground is designed for children ages 2-12, with separate areas for toddlers (2-5) and older children (5-12).
Equipment Available
Multiple climbing structures, slides of various heights, swings (including accessible swings), spinners, balance beams, musical play elements, climbing nets, and interactive panels.
Shaded Areas
Several shade structures over play areas and numerous mature trees providing natural shade throughout the playground and surrounding picnic areas.
Seating For Parents
Abundant seating with benches positioned around the playground perimeter and picnic tables in adjacent areas.
Restroom Availability
Clean, well-maintained restroom facilities located near the playground area.
Drinking Fountains
Multiple drinking fountains available near the playground and throughout the park, including bottle-filling stations.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
The playground is partially fenced with natural landscaping boundaries in some areas, providing good visibility for parents while maintaining some containment.
Surface Material
Rubberized safety surfacing in main play areas with engineered wood fiber in others, providing good fall protection.
Ada Accessibility
The playground features accessible pathways, transfer stations on play structures, and inclusive play elements suitable for children with varying abilities.
Cleanliness Maintenance
Very well-maintained with regular cleaning schedules, prompt repairs, and minimal equipment issues.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Large parking lot with ample spaces directly adjacent to the playground area, with overflow parking available during busy times.
Pet Policy
Dogs allowed in the park on leashes but not permitted within the playground area itself. Dog waste stations provided throughout the park.
Bike Racks
Several bike racks available near the playground entrance and throughout the park.
Nearby Food Options
Picnic areas with tables and BBQ grills adjacent to the playground. Nearby restaurants and fast food options within a short driving distance.
Sports Areas
Tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and a skate park are all within the larger Draper City Park complex.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
Connected to an extensive network of walking and biking trails, including links to the Porter Rockwell Trail and Draper Canal Trail.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Numerous photos showing children enjoying the diverse play structures, with particularly popular shots of the unique climbing features and slides.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitors praise the cleanliness, variety of play options, and the beautiful mountain backdrop. Some note that it can get crowded on weekends and hot summer days.
Crowd Levels
Moderately busy on weekdays, especially after school hours, and can become very crowded on weekends and during summer months. Early mornings and weekday mornings are typically less crowded.
Special Events
The park hosts community events throughout the year, including summer concerts, holiday celebrations, and seasonal festivals.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free admission to the park and playground.
Space For Groups
Good accommodation for groups with picnic pavilions available for reservation near the playground. Open grassy areas also suitable for group gatherings.
Nature Connection
Beautiful setting with mountain views, mature trees, and landscaped areas that incorporate natural elements into the play experience.
Noise Level
Moderate noise levels typical of an active playground environment, with surrounding park space providing buffer zones.
Aesthetic Design
Modern playground design with attractive color schemes that blend with the natural environment. Thoughtful layout with distinct play zones and good flow between areas.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular park ranger and police patrols, especially during peak hours and special events.
Rules Restrictions
Standard playground rules including adult supervision requirements, no smoking, and appropriate use of equipment for designated age groups. Park closes at sunset.
First Aid Availability
Park staff trained in basic first aid. For emergencies, Draper City Fire Station is located nearby with quick response times.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
Regular community events, summer recreation programs, and seasonal activities organized by Draper City Recreation Department.
Social Interaction
Design encourages cooperative play with elements that require multiple children to operate together. Layout allows for natural grouping of similar-aged children.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
Water-efficient landscaping, native plant species, and recycling bins throughout the park.
Renewable Energy
Some solar-powered lighting fixtures and energy-efficient facilities.
Walkability Bike Access
Excellent connectivity to neighborhood sidewalks and regional trail systems, making it accessible by foot or bicycle from many parts of Draper.
Reviews
Amanda Longmore
6 months ago
Best park I've ever been to, so much fun! Lots of things to do. Oh, on Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., a group of people who do aerobatics; they're so kind and fun to watch. Too much fun even for adults. The park is very well kept and super clean, and the restrooms are so nice and clean as well.
View on Googlehannah engel
11 months ago
This is the biggest playground I’ve ever seen. It has something for children of all ages and abilities, including some ramp access to the playground and a few areas for littles to play. Super impressive and beautiful park. The view is lovely and it’s also right by the city library.
View on GoogleEmily Henderson
a year ago
Fantastic park. So many different playground aspects to enjoy. Safe swings and adaptive swings. Close parking. Clean restrooms plenty of old trees to provide ample shade. Connects to big fields for baseball and soccer and the older draper park. A great place for a picnic. Also has water bottle filling stations. Covered pavilion available to rent and reserve. Huge playground for all ages and abilities. Sand volleyball court to play. Benches and tables for sitting. Super soft playground base with a bit of a bounce to it. Some of the funnest playground equipment I’ve ever encountered.
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a year ago
A quick cold visit to see the beautiful lights and share the view with family. It's difficult to find parking near or in the park but we lucked out the vendors were already packing up, but there were plenty of families and children still playing due to the light from the trees. We came to share the Tree of Life with it's million lights. It could very well be! The surrounding trees decorated in blues, reds, greens and other colors don't stand out as brightly lit as they are. It's utterly amazing! What could be added to improve the ambience? If an event organizer added holiday music and have local bands a single stage and let them audition for some time to offer their talent throughout the event. Perhaps add a cultural aspect as well with some displays about the holiday around the world. As it stands, you'll be drawn to go see the lights, find some vendors selling wares and even hot cocoa and some heaters. The Tree of Life (Lights) remain the most spectacular of all
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7 months ago
This park is amazing, the slides are fast and tall, there is so much to do here. Bathrooms were clean when we visited. They have a covered area with a bunch of benches. Parking seems like it can become scarce if it's a super nice day. But in all this park is amazing.
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