Utah County’s largest playground opens in Lehi, offering inclusive space for kids of all abilities
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- Lehi City celebrates the opening of the new 85-acre Family Park, an all-abilities playground, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
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- Lehi City celebrates the opening of the new 85-acre Family Park, an all-abilities playground with a variety of amenities and features, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
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- Lehi City celebrates the opening of the new 85-acre Family Park, an all-abilities playground with a variety of amenities and features, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
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- Lehi City celebrates the opening of the new 85-acre Family Park, an all-abilities playground with a variety of amenities and features, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
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- A splash pad, one of the many features at Lehi’s new Family Park, is shown on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
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- Lehi City celebrates the opening of the new 85-acre Family Park, an all-abilities playground with a variety of amenities and features, on Friday Sept. 13, 2024.
An idea sparked two decades ago has become a reality as Lehi City opens the long-awaited Family Park.
On Saturday, Lehi celebrated the opening of the park’s northern phase, featuring an all-abilities playground, amphitheater, sensory garden and more, the city said in a press release.
Crews broke ground on the park last fall with construction beginning shortly after.
“It is exciting to see the opening of this all-abilities playground. It will serve our community well and help in defining the importance of families as well as our commitment to the health of all our citizens,” Mayor Mark Johnson said in the release. “This plays into our belief that physical activity is essential in the social and moral development of society.”
According to city officials, the 85-acre Family Park is now the largest playground in Utah County and among the largest in the state, the release stated.
Community members looking to visit Family Park can enjoy the following amenities:
- A fully fenced facility with a single entrance for added safety.
- An aviation-themed playground designed for children of all abilities.
- A splash pad, shaded seating areas and walking paths.
- A sensory garden.
- An amphitheater for community performances and events.
The nearly $20 million project came together with the help of several local partners including Blu Line Designs, Sirq Construction, Sunroc and Big T Recreation, which designed and installed the all-abilities playground equipment, according to the press release.
On Friday, local Lehi leaders, dignitaries and their families got a chance to experience all the park has to offer, followed by a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday morning.
“In my 20 years with the Park Department, I’ve seen remarkable dedication to service. Family Park embodies that spirit,” Lehi City Facilities Superintendent Stephen Marchbanks said in the release. “Thanks to the efforts of partners, city staff, council members, and mayors, past and present, this is a testament to our shared commitment.
Family Park is located at 1999 N. 600 East in Lehi and is now officially open to the public.
