Salt Lake City Sports Complex
4.5(379)4.5 out of 5 stars, 379 reviews Salt Lake City, UT
About Salt Lake City Sports Complex
The Salt Lake City Sports Complex offers a wide array of active family entertainment, prominently featuring an excellent outdoor long course pool during summer, a full year-round ice rink, and facilities for various youth sports tournaments. It's known for having a good range of classes and generally reasonable prices, providing diverse options for active kids and teens.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking year-round ice skating opportunities (recreational or lessons).Competitive swimmers or families looking for a large outdoor pool during the summer.Parents whose children participate in youth sports tournaments (hockey, lacrosse).Families looking for active entertainment with a variety of class options (e.g., outdoor pool yoga).Summer outings focused on pool activities and unique events like belly flop contests.
Why families love it
- Outdoor long course pool available during summer months.
- Full ice rink operational year-round for skating and hockey.
- Offers a variety of classes, including outdoor pool yoga.
- Known for hosting youth sports tournaments (e.g., lacrosse, hockey).
- Hosts unique events like belly flop contests every third Friday of the month.
- Some parents experienced helpful staff (in classes/general interactions).
Insider tips
- **Bring a folding chair** if you are attending a sports tournament as a spectator, as seating is not provided in all areas.
- **Avoid pool use during weekday afternoons (3:30 PM - 7:00 PM)**, especially after school starts, due to high volume, potential crowding, and possible closures.
- **Call ahead** to confirm pool operating hours and availability, particularly during the fall/winter seasons when staffing issues are more prevalent.
- **Attend on the third Friday of the month** for a chance to watch or participate in belly flop contests.
- **Be prepared for self-navigation or seek help from multiple staff members/fellow visitors** if it's your first time or you need specific directions, as front desk assistance can be inconsistent.
Good to know before you go
- **Weekday afternoons (3:30 PM - 7:00 PM) after school starts** for pool activities, due to extreme crowding and potential unexpected closures.
- **Winter/fall seasons for indoor pool use** if you strongly dislike crowded environments.
- **Relying solely on the front desk for detailed navigational assistance**, especially if you are new to the facility for a specific event.
- **Attending sports tournaments without your own seating** if you plan to spectate for extended periods.
- Customer service at the front desk can be spotty and unhelpful, especially for first-time visitors seeking directions.
- Crowds
- Pool facilities experience 'a lot of volume'.
- Value
- Generally described as offering "reasonable prices" for its classes and facilities, indicating good value for the range of activities available, though no specific pricing details were mentioned.
- Food
- No specific details regarding outside food or on-site food options were mentioned in the reviews.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features were explicitly mentioned in the reviews. However, concerns about pool staffing issues could indirectly impact supervision levels during peak times.
What parents say
"This is the best pool in the valley. Don’t let too many people know about it because it’ll get overrun, when the outdoor long course opens in the summer time I am a very happy boy. Catch the belly flop contests every third Friday of the month."
10 months ago
"Wonderful facility lots of great classes helpful staff outdoor pool yoga reasonable prices full ice rink year-round fun!"
5 months ago
"First time here today for a hockey game. Didn’t quite know where to go upon entering the building so decided to stop and ask the front desk ladies. She was visibly put off that we’d asked her for help. Came over and pointed to the boards that listed the teams and then left. Still confused, thankfully someone watching it all happen came over after she left and helped us figure out which rink and then guided us to where the spectators could enter the stands to watch the game. Beautiful facility, but a little consideration and willingness to help others is necessary if you have someone sitting a"
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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