Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Park City

"Red Butte Garden and Arboretum contain a botanical garden, arboretum, and an amphitheater. Located in the foothills of the Wasatch Range, this scenic botanic garden spreads over 100 acres. Therefore, it is filled with exciting trails for hikers, joggers, and walkers."

"A Central City gem, the 80-acre Liberty Park is the second-largest public park in Salt Lake. In 1860, the land belonged to Brigham Young, who planted the mulberry, cottonwood, and other trees that make this one of the shadiest parks in the city. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as is the Isaac Chase Mill (the oldest commercial building still standing in Utah) on the park grounds."

"Liberty Park covers an impressive 80 acres of land which makes it the largest park in the Salt Lake City area. Due to its size, you can expect a huge range of activities here and you can go walking, hiking, or biking around the green slopes. There are a range of sports and recreation grounds here such as basketball courts and volleyball nets, as well as a swimming pool."

"This “secret garden”, on a side street in the middle of town, is one of Salt Lake’s gems. Carved and curated by Mormon bishop and businessman Thomas Battersby Child Jr in the late 1940s, the garden is an arguably unsettling tribute to the man’s life and religion, featuring stone-carved sculptures and engravings portraying Biblical stories and church history. Highlights include a curious Joseph Smith Sphinx, an unflattering self-portrait by Child, a sacrificial altar and random carved body parts strewn here and there.749 East 500 South, +1 801 582 0432, gilgalgarden.org."

"Thomas Child built Gilgal Garden in the mid 1900s as a way “to give physical form to his deep-felt beliefs.” This small garden, tucked away in a non-descript street in the Liberty Wells neighborhood, is a wacky, weird, and yet beautiful place. Strewn across moss-covered hills lay some of the most abstract sculptures of arms, legs, hearts, and verses from the Bible. If you need a break from traffic and screaming kids, spend an hour or so meandering around this unique corner of Salt Lake City and have your eyes and minds opened."

"Gilgal Sculpture Garden was envisioned, designed, and created by Thomas Battersby Child, Jr. in the mid-twentieth century. Tucked in the middle of the block behind houses and businesses, Gilgal Sculpture Garden contains 12 original sculptures and over 70 stones engraved with scriptures, poems, and literary texts. The public is invited to visit the garden seven days a week."

"The federal government operated the Utah State Prison here for nearly a century before the city redesigned and repurposed the site as a public park. This giant space has everything you need for a family or community party, a sports event (see: basketball court donated by the Utah Jazz), or just a morning cardio workout—the 1.38-mile road encircling the park features a 16-foot-wide inside lane for walkers, runners, cyclists, roller-bladers, and skate-ski trainers. Set up a picnic near the large, duck-filled pond, or follow the sidewalk on the park’s west edge under 1300 East and explore Hidden Hollow’s meandering paths, native vegetation, and rushing Parley’s Creek."

"One of Salt Lake City's favorite (and largest) playgrounds, this attractive park has a rather checkered past. Originally, the area was the setting for one of the state's first prisons, an adobe structure in use until 1951. All that currently remains of the prison are a couple of historical markers, and, today, the park offers everything from soccer fields and a duck pond to expansive green areas and picnic shelters."

"Located in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood, Sugar House Park is a 110-acre park (the largest park in the city). And this is an ideal place to visit your family and kids. Especially, many people visit this park for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding on hills, and many other winter activities in the winter months."

"The International Peace Gardens are a public botanical garden facility within Salt Lake City's Jordan Park, originally designed in 1939 and opened in 1952. The garden is operated by the Salt Lake Council of Women's Past Presidents Council and spans 11 acres along the banks of the Jordan River, meant to symbolize the spirit of world peace, democracy, and brotherly love. 28 nationality gardens showcase Utah's diverse ethnic and cultural populations, with garden sections representing countries throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe."

"The diverse cultures that have contributed to Salt Lake City's character through the years are honored in this park, which lies along the Jordan River. Visitors will enjoy the quiet atmosphere and the variety of statues, windmills, and gardens that pay tribute to the more than 25 ethnic groups which have settled the Salt Lake area. Read more about International Peace Gardens →"

"Fewer know of the Jordan River Park at about 10th South along the river. And fewer still know of the International Peace Gardens within this park. These gardens are a lovely space filled with flowers, trees, bushes, statues, and artful installations, each of which are dedicated to a different part of the world."

"Call the EcoCenter (1258 Center Dr, 435.649.1767) to book a guided snowshoe tour (Saturdays, 8:30 to 10 a.m.), or simply stop in to rent snowshoes, grab a map, and get the gate code for the Wetland Discovery Trail. Once on it, be sure to keep an eye out for deer, squirrels, coyotes, hares, and elk. Afterwards, take a minute to wander through the EcoCenter to check out the winter exhibit or climb the four-story wildlife observation tower."

"The Pony Express National Historic Trail was the famous 19th-century route used for all the essential communication needs from Missouri to California. For example, it was helpful to transport letters, massages, and all the other important things. Traveling from Missouri to California means passing eight states."

"The Copper Onion is one of the new additions to the growing Utah foodie scene. Former NYC chef (and native Utahan) Ryan Lowder now brings his personal take on New American cuisine to his own kitchen with an approach inspired by his passion for Utah's outstanding farmstead ingredients and his experience as a chef cooking his way through Barcelona, NYC and South America. The Copper Onion serves a wide array of vegetable side dishes and a menu designed to explore and share, with plates such as Ricotta dumplings with lemon, sage and brown butter and Braised Pork Belly with shaved Brussels sprouts and pickled celeriac."

"Thanks to a street numbering system established by the city’s founders in the 1870s, all roads in Salt Lake City lead to Temple Square (the historical heart of the Mormon Church) but luckily, so do the watering holes, arranged in a convenient loop just two blocks south. Utah has a complicated relationship with alcohol. It’s an understatement to say that liquor laws here are strict; Utah was the first state in the U.S. to lower its DUI threshold from .08 to .05, and every bar is required to use an alcohol-dispensing spigot that helps control every pour."

"The Mustang offers an elegant dining experience in a beautiful mountain setting. Owned by renowned chef and hospitality industry leader, Dustin Stein, The Mustang serves upscale, innovative new American cuisine with global flavors and fine wines in a casual, yet sophisticated setting. The restaurant features a bright, modern dining room and a charming outdoor patio with spectacular mountain views and serves seasonal menus of enticing dishes prepared with fresh locally sourced ingredients and regional produce like naturally-raised beef, chicken and veal, fresh seafood, and organic salads and vegetables."

"Don’t miss The Mustang, a fine dining establishment with a hip and unique setting and menu. Take the word of locals, who call the Southwestern duck chile relleno the best appetizer in town."

"When I was a little girl growing up in Waipahu, Hawaii there is a time where this was the only accessible "Mexican food" available."

"We know you’re a bubble tea and milk tea fanatic (since you’re reading this right now) but are you also a comic book fan too?. If your someone who loves to read comics Watchtower Coffee and Comics is the boba place for you. In fact, one of our team members decided to visit this store when he was in town."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Mike Mozart used under CC BY 2.0. Popularly known for its sizzling, butter-topped beef, this upmarket steakhouse chain boasts an elegant setting. Being the world’s largest fine dining company, tourists as well as locals gather here from all over the world to taste the finest USDA Prime beef served “sizzling” in butter on a 500-degree plate."

"Sit back and enjoy Ruth's Chris Steak House, where the most tender, extra-thick, hand-cut steak you’ve ever tasted is served "sizzling" in butter on a 500-degree plate. Open for dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 801-363-2000"

"I had been here before to meet a friend but I don’t know if I ever got to try their coffee until my coworker had her sweet daughter delivery us some all ..."