Warm Springs Park
4.2(332)4.2 out of 5 stars, 332 reviews Salt Lake City, UT
About Warm Springs Park
Warm Springs Park primarily functions as a public, dog-friendly outdoor space featuring a fenced-in dog park and open grassy areas, suitable for short walks and pet exercise. The natural springs themselves are not a highlight, often described as stagnant and unappealing, and significant safety concerns exist for families with young children due to the park's environment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Dog owners seeking a fenced area or open space for their pets to exercise.Adults looking for a brief outdoor stop or a short walk with a dog.People who prioritize dog-friendly amenities over child-specific entertainment.Not recommended for young children (e.g., under 12) due to significant safety concerns regarding the presence of homeless individuals and reported disturbing behaviors.The 'small play area for kids' is mentioned but appears largely unused, implying it's not a viable or safe option for children's entertainment.
Why families love it
- Dedicated fenced-in dog park area, providing a secure space for off-leash play.
- Public restrooms are available on-site.
- Offers open grassy areas suitable for dog play or general relaxation.
- Dog-friendly amenities include water access (for pets) and readily available trash bins for easy cleanup.
- Pathways within the park are noted to be potentially scenic during blooming seasons.
- A hillside behind the park is available for dogs to roam or for brave individuals to explore.
Insider tips
- Visit primarily if you have dogs and are looking for an off-leash park or a place for a short walk.
- Manage expectations regarding the 'springs' – they are largely stagnant and not suitable for human enjoyment.
- Be aware of and prepared for the presence of homeless individuals; parents should carefully consider if this environment is suitable for their family, especially young children.
- Explore the hillside behind the park if you're feeling adventurous and don't have young children with you.
Good to know before you go
- Families with young children looking for a safe and engaging playground experience.
- Anyone expecting a picturesque natural springs experience or a relaxing nature retreat.
- If you are concerned about the presence of homeless individuals or their associated behaviors, especially with children present.
- Significant presence of homeless individuals camping out and sleeping near bathroom areas and on the hillside, with reports of screaming and drug use, which has been reported to scare children (e.g., a 9-year-old).
- The small children's playground often appears empty, suggesting parents are avoiding it due to safety concerns related to the homeless population.
- Crowds
- The children's playground appears to be consistently empty, suggesting low usage, possibly due to perceived safety issues.
- Value
- Likely a free public park, as no entrance fees were mentioned, offering free access to dog park facilities and open space. However, the perceived value for families with children is low due to significant safety concerns and lack of appealing child-centric activities.
- Food
- Not explicitly mentioned, but as a public park, it is highly probable that outside food and drinks are permitted.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility features for individuals with disabilities were mentioned in the reviews, but 'paths' and 'open areas' imply general outdoor park access.
- Safety
- A fenced-in dog park provides a secure environment for pets.
What parents say
"The area is rough due to being surrounded by high-traffic roads, a gas station across the street, the original, abandoned bath house made for the springs, and little water flowing from the springs. Other than Tank dipping his paws into the water and me clearing out some rubbish starting to sprout yuck, due to the rather-stagnant water, we didn’t go in. That being said, the middle of the water looked clear, but it still wasn’t worth trying to relax there. The only reason I am giving it two stars is because the path looks like it could be pretty during the months when it is blooming, and because"
3 years ago
"Good place to stop and spend some time for any reason and or for the dog park area or a short walk. The 3 star was due to the bums camping out and sleeping in sleeping bags at the bathroom area which scared my 9yr old."
a month ago
"This park looks pretty decent - small play area for kids, big open area for the dogs - Everybody seems to let their dogs go so I GUESS it's a dog park?? Don't let me forget to mention there's a nice Hillside behind the park for the dogs to roam on or the brave to explore..."
3 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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