South Salt Lake Lions Park
Split small and big sides with reliable shade
About this park
A small but split-by-size dog park at the south end of the broader Lions Park, with sand footing on the big-dog side and an artificial turf and woodchip mix on the small-dog side. The faucet runs reliably, and shade trees ring the perimeter for the human seating. Quiet on weekday afternoons, and the right scale for a quick post-work stop.
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South Salt Lake Lions Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayThe split-by-size design earns the most consistent praise. Small-dog owners feel safer here than at the larger unsplit parks. Pavilion seating, mural-ceilinged picnic shelter, and the kids' playground at the other end make it work as a multi-purpose stop.
A neighborhood-paced crowd, often quiet weekday afternoons. Reviews describe friendly people and a low-drama dog mix.
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Before you go
The big-dog side is mostly dirt and sand, so expect mud after rain or spring melt. Bag dispensers inside the fence have been spotty per reviews; bring your own.
Frequently asked
- Is there a separate small-dog area?
- Yes, the dog park is split by size, with a large-dog side and a separate small-dog side, which owners of little dogs say feels safer than the larger unsplit parks.
- What is the surface, and does it get muddy?
- The big-dog side is mostly dirt and sand and can turn muddy after rain or spring melt. The small-dog side is an artificial turf and woodchip mix.
- Is drinking water available?
- Yes, a faucet runs reliably for filling bowls, and shade trees ring the perimeter for the human seating.
- Are waste bags provided?
- Bag dispensers inside the fence have been spotty per reviews, so bring your own to be safe.
- When is it quietest?
- Weekday afternoons tend to be quiet. It picks up right before and after the workday.
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