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Splash pads are great places to play on hot summer days

By Christy Jepson
Splash pads are becoming a popular playtime venue for families, especially those with younger children, because the water is not very deep and it allows for fun outdoor playtime when temperatures climb into the triple digits. Here is a list of local splash pads in the area.

*Creekside Park: 100 S. 600 E. in Alpine (Hours 10 am -8 pm). This is a great park to take kids of all ages it has a splash pad, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, walking trails, pavilion and playgrounds. There is not a lot of shade, so bring a shade tent. There are restrooms.

*Highland Town Center: 5400 W. Civic Center Drive, Highland (10 am -8 pm. Closed from 3-4 pm to allow time for cleaning). There are a lot of benches, different spray fountains and rocks to climb on. There is not a lot of shade, bring a shade tent. There are restrooms.

*Nolan Park: 7862 N. Tinamous Road, Eagle Mountain (9 am -9 pm). It features dumping cups and two shower sprayers. There is not a lot of shade.

*Ivory Ridge: 3200 N. 560 W. Lehi (10 am -8 pm). You'll find a small water river (ankle deep or less) and spraying features. There are restrooms and a covered pavilion close by. Across the grassy field there is a another playground, basketball court and walking trials.

*University Place: The Orchard (Orem): 575 E. University Parkway. This has a choreographed water show with three shaded pavilions, just to the east of The Orchard at the north entrance of the shopping center is the indoor and outdoor Kid's Place play area. Kid's Place includes a log climbing structure, monkey bars in the trees, a climbing wall and interactive water fountains.

*Palisade Park: 1313 E. 800 N. in Orem. This park will open on July 13. This park features a walking trail, pavilions, two tennis courts, three sports fields and a playground and a splash river with several water features.
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