International Peace Gardens

Name: International Peace Gardens
Address: 1160 Dalton Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, USA, Salt Lake City, UT, US
Telephone: (801) 938-5326
Rating: 4.7

4.7(1,958) Salt Lake City, UT

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About International Peace Gardens

International Peace Gardens offers a beautifully maintained, free-to-enter outdoor space perfect for peaceful family strolls, picnics, and enjoying diverse cultural garden arrangements. It's an ideal spot for photography and connecting with nature, even offering direct access to the Jordan River Trail for biking.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Peaceful family outings and leisurely walks.Family picnics and outdoor reading sessions.Combining a park visit with a bike ride on the Jordan River Trail.Family photoshoots or professional photography sessions.An educational experience exploring different cultural garden themes.

Why families love it

Impeccably maintained gardens and impressive floral arrangements, with some reviewers noting 'full bloom' in July and 'grass starting to come back' in late March.
Shaded grounds provide comfort, especially in the evening, making it pleasant even when 'filled with families'.
A consistently peaceful and quiet atmosphere, even when families are present, allowing for relaxation.
Features distinct country-themed garden arrangements described as 'impressive' and having 'cool stuff to read and look at'.
Completely free admission makes it an excellent budget-friendly family option.
Free admission, offering high value for families.

Insider tips

Visit in the evening during warm weather to enjoy cooler temperatures and a peaceful ambiance.
Consider late March for emerging spring greenery or early July for gardens in full bloom for optimal viewing.
Pack a picnic lunch or snacks, as the park is well-suited for family picnics.
Bring bicycles to utilize the adjacent Jordan River Trail for an extended activity.
Allocate several hours for your visit, as reviewers suggest it's easy to spend a long time exploring.
It's a prime location for family photos due to its beautiful scenery and 'professional pictures were being taken' according to one reviewer.

Good to know before you go

Midday during hot summer months if sensitive to heat, as evenings are recommended for comfort and to 'avoid most of the heat'.
No direct negative experiences or problems were reported by parents in these reviews.

Crowds: Even when 'filled with families,' the gardens maintain a 'peaceful and quiet' atmosphere, indicating it manages visitor numbers well without feeling overly crowded or chaotic.
Value: Exceptional value, as admission is completely free. It offers a beautiful, well-maintained, and peaceful outdoor experience without any cost, providing a high-value leisure option.
Food: Outside food is permitted and encouraged for family picnics, with reviewers explicitly mentioning it as a great place 'for a picnic'.
Accessibility: Reviewers mention it's a 'pleasant place to walk around' and has 'plenty of nice benches to sit on,' suggesting accessible paths are present, but no specific wheelchair accommodations or sensory considerations are explicitly detailed in these reviews.
Safety: No specific security staff or first aid features were explicitly mentioned. However, one reviewer positively noted they 'did not encounter any homeless throughout the whole Park,' which might alleviate a common urban park concern for some families.

What parents say

Marc Fluhrer

4.0

"Coming from out of town visiting salt lake City, this was a pleasant place to walk around and see what could have been some really nice peace between some Nations that don't have peace right now, but still a great walk. We're here at the end of March and the weather was absolutely beautiful, grass was starting to come back from the winter and did not encounter any homeless throughout the whole Park."

a month ago

Carlos Francisco Rivera

5.0

"A beautiful park to take walks in and to enjoy a beautiful day with family and friends for a picnic. I’ve come here many times over the years and am really impressed with the upkeep. The flowers are beautiful. The different country arrangements are impressive. You should pay a visit."

10 months ago

Iliana Sandoval

5.0

"I loved this place! It was such a great experience. We went in the evening to avoid most of the heat. The grounds are nice and shaded. The gardens were filled with families but were peaceful and quiet. It is a lovely place to walk around, we could have spent hours there! A lot of professional pictures were being taken (a great idea because it is so beautiful). The best part is it’s free!"

10 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.