17th South River Park — Attraction in Salt Lake City

As far as small neighborhood parks go, this park isn't too bad. The actual "playground" section of the park was updated a few years ago with a more modern style of playground, including a small Swingset, a small multi-use "Junglegym" with several climbing activities and a small slide, and the play area is filled with some type of shock absorbing safety material, to help prevent scrapes and bruises from "energetic" play. The overwhelming majority of this park, is just a grass field though. There are a couple soccer goal frames without nets, but that's about it. Just about the only trees in the park are the large trees that follow the Jordan River, as it runs along the East and most of the North sides of the park. There is also no fence along the border with the river, so you could possibly fish in the river from it's bank along the park's edge, but you may have to argue with a Muskrat, Beaver, or Raccoon for your catch, since all 3 tend to live on the banks of the river in this area. Muskrat dens in particular can be seen along the park's riverbank. The lack of trees does make it a good spot for field sports, as well as Kite (on windy days) or Drone flying, but there isn't much shade in the summer, so don't forget Sunblock. Also, lots of people take their dogs there to run and play... so keep an eye out for "Biological Landmines" 😉, or at least check the bottom of your shoes before getting into your vehicle, as people here rarely seem to clean up...

There is a great deal to do at this park. Soccer fields, copious amounts of tennis courts, clean bathrooms at every turn it would seem. Not to mention it is in the center of the Jordan River Trail. They have free WiFi and charging stations with a convient bench all the way around the Golf course was what hooked me. Now for the bad...that river stinks like a skunk in tuna fish boxers. The wind is brutal and unforgiving. At least the homeless population is polite and respectful. Although the occasional "F" bomb is dropped and can be heard for many yards. They don't seem to disturb or harass other park goers. Take a few hours and check it out. By the way it is also called...

Has a nice small trail that isnt too far from the Jordan Park trail. Not very busy but there is some rugby teams. The playground is in good condition. Bathrooms are your standard smelly park bathrooms. Used to be mostly filled with soccer goals but now they’re at the very back. There’s 2 goals in the field but are now locked up in bad condition. Speaking of bad conditions the field is terrible bumps, small hills, dog poop, and small patches of sand litter the field making it difficult to play a sport or just run around. Used to be better now has gotten worse but hey better...