About This Playground
🌳 Wardle Fields Regional Park in Bluffdale, Utah features an expansive playground area designed for children of all ages. The playground is part of a 40-acre regional park that opened in 2017 and offers diverse play equipment within a beautifully landscaped setting.
Visitor Experience: The playground receives consistently positive reviews from families, with visitors particularly praising the variety of equipment, cleanliness, and thoughtful design that accommodates children of different ages.>
More about this playground
Playground Type
Address
14148 S 2700 W, Bluffdale, UT 84065, USA
Phone
(385) 468-7275
+1 385-468-7275
Coordinates
40.49558, -111.9592
Hours of Operation
Hours may vary during holidays. Please call ahead for confirmation.
Playground Features
Age Suitability
The playground is designed for children of all ages, with separate areas for toddlers (2-5 years) and older children (5-12 years).
Equipment Available
Features multiple climbing structures, slides of varying heights, swings (including adaptive swings), spinners, sensory play panels, musical instruments, rope climbing features, and unique play equipment like the 'Wardle Whirl' spinning platform.
Shaded Areas
Several shade structures are positioned throughout the playground, and some mature trees provide natural shade, though full sun exposure exists in portions of the play area.
Seating For Parents
Numerous benches and picnic tables surround the playground, providing ample seating for supervising adults.
Restroom Availability
Clean restroom facilities are available adjacent to the playground area with drinking fountains located nearby.
Drinking Fountains
Multiple drinking fountains and bottle filling stations are available throughout the park, including near the playground area.
Safety Accessibility
Fencing
The playground is partially fenced, with open access points designed for visibility while maintaining some boundary definition.
Surface Material
Features a combination of rubberized safety surfacing and engineered wood fiber mulch that provides fall protection and accessibility.
Ada Accessibility
The playground includes accessible pathways, ramps to play structures, and adaptive equipment like specialized swings. Most major play features have accessible routes.
Cleanliness Maintenance
The park is well-maintained by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, with regular cleaning schedules and prompt attention to equipment repairs.
Additional Amenities
Nearby Parking
Large dedicated parking lot with approximately 200 spaces, including accessible parking spots close to the playground entrance.
Pet Policy
Dogs are allowed in the park on leashes, but are not permitted within the playground area itself. A separate dog park is available within the regional park.
Bike Racks
Multiple bike racks are installed near the playground entrance and throughout the park.
Nearby Food Options
Picnic pavilions are available for reservation, and visitors can bring their own food. No permanent concessions exist in the park, though occasional food trucks may be present during summer months and special events.
Sports Areas
The regional park includes basketball courts, baseball fields, a splash pad water feature, and open grassy areas for informal sports and activities.
Walking / Biking Trails Nearby
The park features a 1.5-mile paved walking trail that loops through the entire regional park, connecting to the playground and other amenities.
Community Reviews
User Submitted Photos
Numerous photos shared on Google Maps, Yelp, and Instagram showcase the playground's features and children enjoying the facilities.
Recent Reviews
Recent visitors highlight the playground's cleanliness, creative design elements, and the ability to accommodate many children without feeling crowded.
Crowd Levels
Moderately busy on weekday afternoons; can become quite crowded on weekends and holidays, especially during summer months and pleasant weather days.
Special Events
The park hosts community events throughout the year including summer concerts, movie nights, and seasonal celebrations, many of which utilize the playground area.
User Experience
Entrance Fee
Free admission to the park and playground for all visitors.
Space For Groups
The playground area is spacious enough to accommodate multiple groups simultaneously, with adjacent picnic pavilions that can be reserved for parties.
Nature Connection
The playground incorporates natural elements like boulders, logs, and native landscaping, providing some nature-based play opportunities within the larger landscaped park setting.
Noise Level
Moderately noisy during peak hours, with sounds primarily from children playing and occasional park announcements for special events.
Aesthetic Design
Modern playground design with color schemes that blend with the natural surroundings; includes artistic elements and equipment that reflects the local landscape and community identity.
Safety Regulations
Security Presence
Regular patrols by park staff and occasional presence of local police, particularly during events and peak usage times.
Rules Restrictions
Standard playground rules are posted, including adult supervision requirements, no smoking policy, proper equipment usage guidelines, and age recommendations for different play areas.
First Aid Availability
Park staff are trained in basic first aid; emergency call boxes are located in the park, and the main park office maintains a first aid kit.
Community Interaction
Community Activities
The playground serves as a gathering space for community events, including organized playgroups, youth activities, and family-friendly celebrations throughout the year.
Social Interaction
The playground's design encourages cooperative play and social interaction between children, with elements that require teamwork and communication.
Sustainability Environment
Eco Friendly Practices
The park utilizes drought-resistant native plants in landscaping, water-efficient irrigation systems, and environmentally friendly maintenance practices.
Renewable Energy
Some solar-powered lighting fixtures are used throughout the park, though not specifically within the playground area.
Walkability Bike Access
The park connects to local neighborhood sidewalks and regional trail systems, making it accessible by foot or bicycle from surrounding communities.
Reviews
Emily Fairchild Cutler
8 months ago
Quite the epic park! It's really for everything. Swings of all kinds, big slides, zip lines, rope climbing, spinning equipment, a younger kids zone, and then the huge splash pad. Not to mention just beautiful everywhere you look. Lots of lawn and pavilions and rock outcroppings to sit on, and benches in certain places. To the south the pickleball courts and basketball courts. A drinking fountain and filtered water bottle refill station was operating there too. Plenty of parking north and south. North side is the splash pad, playground right to the south of it. If making a day out of the splash pad, it seems like bringing your own chair is wise. Restrooms on the south side were well enough clean for park amenities. Playground has the padded composite ground throughout. The splash pad is concrete. Very fun design with the animal statues, rock cliffs, rivers flowing through. Lots of different fountains and falls and sprayers. Very fun, very few blind spot areas, well kept. Very solid 5 stars. Very far south, past the parking lot and pickleball courts, I saw someone walking a dog, but I didn't see any signage about yes/no dogs or any poop bag stations, but we didn't venture out to the paths around the park, so I can't speak to dog friendliness. Though no doubt a dog would love the place!
View on GoogleSreenath Nagarur
a year ago
One of the best parks with water splash pads. I was surprised to see how nice this park is compared to parks in south Jordan or Riverton. Our kids loved playing in it. The park has a water conservation system saving water and also uses culinary water which is safe for kids while they get wet. Playground has lot of options , again more than what we have usually seen in other parks.
View on GoogleBrittany Jensen
6 months ago
This place is so fun! Lots of room to play at the splash pad, plus a fun playground with a zip line. Big basketball and pickleball courts. Only downside is the bathrooms are far away from the splash pad.
View on GoogleEmilie Williams
3 years ago
I brought my family to this park for the first time recently, and we had a blast! The splash pad is huge and really fun for all ages! I would say it's about as fun as taking everyone to the community pool. Only it's free! Woo! There are shady spots, pavilions, and grassy areas to sit. The playground looks like a lot of fun, too. There are also fun rocks to climb on all over the place. Definitely going back again sometime!!
View on GoogleSofia Gallegos
a year ago
I really liked this park, it has good access, the water park has a waterfall and rocks to climb. Along the edge of the water park there are several shaded areas to be with a blanket on the grass, or it has a couple of pavilions that are shaded for much of the day, but when the sun begins to go down, the sun hits them directly. It has a large playground with slides, zip lines, and games in general. The only detail is that if you are on the side of the water park, you have zero visibility of that area, so you are either on one side or the other. otherwise you cannot watch your children. It has areas to walk and enjoy the tranquility, even on Wednesdays you can listen to the rehearsal of a Polynesian dance group after 7 pm.
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