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The Parks of Saratoga Springs March 7, 2015, 9:20 pmThe small, neighborhood parks are great after-school recreation spots for kids. They are close to home, and parents can keep track of their small children without having to spend every moment in the park with them. In the summertime, these small parks serve as a place for kids on school break to avoid driving their parents crazy with constant reports of crisis-level "boredom." Many might consider Neptune Park the flagship of Saratoga Springs parks, for the fact that most people in and near Saratoga Springs either know about the park or have been there. Most are familiar with Neptune Park's giant climbable pyramid. Those who have been to the park also know about the many unusual, futuristic-looking toys. Neptune is also the site for most city events, especially in the summertime, because of its size and proximity to the city center. Neptune also has a very large picnic pavilion for large groups. Perhaps the prettiest park (in this writer's opinion) is Harvest Hills Park, just adjacent to Harvest Hills Elementary. This very scenic park is high up in Harvest Hills which affords it great views across the rooftops of Harvest Hills toward the lake. But even without the views, the park itself is very attractive. There is a bridge from the parking lot to a picnic pavilion, near the restrooms. There are also many play toys. But, most importantly, all of this is surrounded by a very large grass area with plenty of room for sports activities, exercise, and even snowshoeing in the winter. In contrast to these two parks is Marina Park at the shores of Utah Lake. Here one can find a boat ramp, a fish cleaning station, and outside showers. Other specialty parks include Benches Nature Park and several parks that include walking and hiking trails, such as Jacobs Ranch Trailhead. What's on horizon or in the works (in some cases already completed) for parks in Saratoga Springs? The following new parks/improvements have either been proposed or completed since 2014: Wayman Park repairs--Repair settlement and concrete issues; Aspen Hills South Trail--foot concrete trail from 800 west to the ULD Canal Redwood Road South Trail--8-foot wide trail from Village Parkway to Lake Mountain Drive; Neptune Park Plaza--Completion of proposed plaza including landscaping, pavers, lighting, seating areas, and flag standards; playground expansion at Neptune Park--Addition of interactive electronic play system; Fox Hollow Park design and engineering--Complete designs for 21 acre regional park in Fox Hollow. So, the next time you want to get some recreation, have a picnic, play some ball, or just sit on the grass in the sun, think about all the parks that Saratoga Springs has to offer in your neighborhood or right around the corner. It doesn't get much better that being in a beautiful park in a beautiful city. Parks Marina Park--156 E Harbor Park Way; Wayman Park--12 W Harbor Parkway; Panorama Park--3969 S Panorama Drive; Plat J (Mountain Moon Park)--4112 S Mountain Moon Drive; Plat E (Lake Vista Park)--3696 S Lake Mountain Drive; Summer Hill Park--186 W Summerhill Drive; Jacobs Ranch Tot Lot--2317 S Western Drive; Jacobs Ranch Trailhead--260 W Weatherby Drive; Saratoga Hills Park--352 W Alpine Drive; Pondside-- 1237 S Pondside Drive; Loch Lomond Park--2233 E Loch Lomond Drive; Loch Lomond Pond--2182 E Lakeview Drive; Harvest Hills Regional--2104 N Providence Drive; Dalmore Meadows Park--756 North Devonshire Drive; Sunrise Park--749 N 800 West; 1673 W Summerhill Drive; Benches Nature Park--1582 S Rocky Ridge Lane; Neptune Community Park--473 W 400 North; Sunset Park--563 W Malia Lane; Oreo Park-- 2479 S Palomino Dr. The community news source for Eagle Mountain Utah, Saratoga Springs Utah, Lehi Utah, American Fork Utah, Highland Utah, Alpine Utah, and The Cedar Valley, including Cedar Fort Utah and Fairfield Utah. Copyright 2025 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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