The best parks & outdoor spots in Davis County

4 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve (opens in a new tab)

1002 S 3200 W · Layton

Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve is a surprisingly serene loop-and-lookout escape, with a boardwalk trail and a four-story observation…

Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve is a surprisingly serene loop-and-lookout escape, with a boardwalk trail and a four-story observation tower that puts you eye level with American avocets and black-necked stilts, and migrating flocks by the thousands.

From the Layton newsletter, October 22, 2026

Ellison Park (opens in a new tab)

700 N 2200 W · Layton

Bring the crew to Ellison Park, where the kids can conquer the splash pad’s water dragon while you rotate between pickleball bragging…

Bring the crew to Ellison Park, where the kids can conquer the splash pad’s water dragon while you rotate between pickleball bragging rights, a quick skate session, or a mellow mile on the loop. Big league fields and playgrounds make it an easy default when everyone wants something different.

From the Layton newsletter, October 13, 2026

Layton Commons Park (opens in a new tab)

437 N Wasatch Dr · Layton

Layton Commons Park packs 47 acres of chill with ballfields, playgrounds, and more than enough picnic spots for the whole crew. Stroll by…

Layton Commons Park packs 47 acres of chill with ballfields, playgrounds, and more than enough picnic spots for the whole crew. Stroll by the Vietnam Memorial Wall, catch a show at The Kenley Amphitheater, or let the kids run while you actually finish a conversation.

From the Layton newsletter, October 8, 2026

Legacy Park (opens in a new tab)

1140 W 1100 N · North Salt Lake

When the kids need to sprint and you need some shade, Legacy Park delivers with a splash pad, playground, picnic pavilions, hoops, a soccer…

When the kids need to sprint and you need some shade, Legacy Park delivers with a splash pad, playground, picnic pavilions, hoops, a soccer field, and a walking trail to unwind. Hit it this week while the splash pad is still running through Labor Day.

From the Millcreek newsletter, August 13, 2026