What is thought to be Utah County’s biggest playground is officially open in Lehi after what has seemed like a 20 year wait for local families.
“It’s nice to have an area, it feels like, it really feels like a community,” said mom Lauren Call. “It’s just nice to have everything in one spot. The whole city, I feel like, is here.”
There’s something for every kid at the new Family Park at 1999 North 600 East.
“We love that there’s swings, because it seems like for a long time swings went away from playgrounds,” said mother Jessica Singh.
The concept for the all-abilities park came up two decades ago. The city finally opened the one-acre play space, which includes a 30-foot slide and massive splash pad. last Saturday.
“This has been something that has been asked for through our community,” explained Lehi facilities director Stephen Marchbanks. “It wasn’t even really having to be sold. We have neighboring cities that have nice amenities like this, and we just wanted to make sure that we at least match what they had.”