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Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden
University Village
view website300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
801-581-4747
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Nature Center
Hiking
Live Music Venue
Red Butte Garden Description
An elk topiary guards the entrance to the Children's Garden, a refuge from the bustle of downtown with cool, moist air and gorgeous pathways and hikes. Splash in the water fountain; dig in an inviting, shaded sandbox; wind through a mini-labyrinth; slide down a pole in the middle of a giant clay pot; and perhaps best of all, discover a woodland table and four chairs behind a waterfall just waiting for imaginary tea parties.
Kid Tips
Babies: Em's Sprout House has baby books and pillows on the floor, and is a cozy place to get a nursling out of the sun.
Toddlers & Pre-K: The water fountain, surrounded by water-spitting snakes, entertains toddlers for hours (and hours and hours).
School-Age Kids: Em's Sprout House has all sorts of cool indoor plant-related activities for this age group.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Take advantage of the organized tours of the garden and guided hikes designed for this age group.
Planning Notes
- Bring your own food. There are no concessions at the garden.
- Expect kids to get wet and muddy. Bring dry clothes and a towel.
Just the Facts
Hours: May 1-August 31: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours vary during other months.
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 2 to 4 hours
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