1350 US-89, Ogden, UT 84404
Updated review 5/2021 to reflect old playground demolition in 2020.
There are two separate wood chip based playgrounds at this large park in Harrisville, UT. Park amenities include a play structure, swings including high-backed accessible swing, large half mile walking/running track, creek that runs through the park, basketball court, tennis courts, grass baseball diamonds, disc golf course, splash pad, covered pergola and a large covered pavilion with restrooms.
This is one of the shadier parks, especially during the summer. The basketball court next to the playground is usually fully shaded and is a great place to have toddlers ride bikes or scooters and still be close to other kids on the playground. Next to the basketball court there used to be a colorful play structure with two slides, but it was taken out and demolished in 2020 because of safety concerns and the age of the structure. We have not heard anything about it being replaced, at least in 2021.
My boys sometimes call this the "rocket park" because of the triangular structure with three "floating" triangle shaped objects to climb on. It sort of looks like a rocket and they pretend they are blasting off to space.
The tethered stepping stones are also a favorite as is the elevated rope bridge.
The only piece of equipment that is marked with a rating for kids 2-5 years old is the metal steps with a steering wheel at the bottom and a rock wall openings at the top. This isn't very safe for younger kids in my opinion (except if they stay at the bottom and use the steering wheel) because they can fall off the openings high up and these "rock steps" are quite large and slippery.
The location of this park is great and has lots to explore. All the different elements are spread out and there are lots of trees. There is a stream that runs through the park so beware if you have younger kids or kids that like to explore (and get wet).
Over the metal bridge there are tennis courts and a wood chip base area with 6 swings. There are 4 regular swings, one infant/toddler swing and one adaptive swing people for those that need more support. There is a ramp to enter the swing area, but it isn't very useful if you are in a wheelchair with the wood chips.
A half mile track for walking/running or bikes circles the park. I especially like this path because it does not intersect with the road or the parking lot, a necessity when biking with preschoolers or younger kids. The path also extends towards the left of the picture and connects with the splash pad, but does intersect with the drive way and the parking lot.
The splash pad is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and have hours posted Monday - Saturday 10am-8pm. Unfortunately, the last few years the splash pad has been closed more than it was open. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, I think it was decided that the splash pad would be closed for the 2021 season. If that changes, I will try to update the information.
Because the splash pad has been closed for so long (and is not being used as it's intended purpose), we started going to this park specifically to ride our scooters in the splash pad area. It is in my opinion the perfect scooter area, especially for the preschool age group. No giant cracks to get tiny wheels stuck in, colorful poles to weave around, seating and shaded picnic benches for adults and a contained area to keep all the kids in.
Pros:
- very large park with lots of trees and shade
- large parking lot with ample parking
- large covered pavilion and restrooms
- smaller covered pavilion next to playground with picnic table
- benches at playground - one in shade
- separate swing area with regular swings, toddler swing and high back adaptive swing
- large half mile walking/bike path that does not intersect with road or parking lot
- tennis courts
Cons:
- playground not wheelchair accessible and does not have a sidewalk that connects to the playground directly (must go through grass to get to it)
- no playground structure for kids 2-5 years old
- no slides
- splash pad currently closed
If you would like to see our original 2018 review of the Harrisville Park with pictures of the demolished playground, you can find it here.
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