For many families in the Salt Lake Valley, few moments reflect summertime like that first splash of water of the season coming out of the ground.
As hotter days approach, some residents tour different parks as the search for the wildly popular aquatic features intensifies.
And they will have the chance to test new waters with a new splash pad at South Jordan’s Heritage Park near 10800 South on Redwood Road.
The amenity, available for visitors of all ages, boasts 17 water spray features, including a large old-fashioned water tower and a lazy creek.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rebecca plays at the Heritage Park splash pad, June 28, 2023, slated to open July 1 to the public. The splash pad features a large old-fashioned water tower, a lazy creek and multiple fountain sprays.
“We are thrilled to unveil the new splash pad at Heritage Park,” South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey said in a news release. “This addition enhances our commitment to providing exceptional recreational opportunities and promotes water conservation and sustainability.”
Though some kids have already frolicked at the new feature on the day of its Wednesday ribbon-cutting ceremony, it won’t be open to the public until Saturday, July 1.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rock Leland, 3, reacts as he stands in the middle of a circle of water jets at the Heritage Park splash pad, June 28, 2023, slated to open July 1 to the public. The splash pad features a large old-fashioned water tower, a lazy creek and multiple fountain sprays.
South Jordan’s second splash pad uses a recirculating and treatment system similar to that of a swimming pool, the release added, which “significantly reduces overall water consumption during the summer season.”
Apart from the splash pad, Heritage Park features pavilions, picnic tables and shaded structures.
This month, South Jordan also debuted Bingham Creek Regional Park, which will become the largest of its peers in Salt Lake County when completed, adding more green space to southwestern Salt Lake County.
“We invite the community,” Ramsey said, “to experience the fantastic features our new splash pad has to offer.”
In short, to soak it all in.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kids frolic and play at the Heritage Park splash pad, June 28, 2023, slated to open July 1 to the public. The splash pad features a large old-fashioned water tower, a lazy creek and multiple fountain sprays.
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