Ensign Downs Park

Great scenery along with a peaceful pavilion around the bend where the towns people seem to get there daily exercise overlooking the capital building

My son and I had a late night adventure just recently hiking up to Ensign Peak. It was after hours but it didn’t seem to be a big deal at all. Plus it was my 13 year olds first time ever hiking it. Well worth the small getaway to see the beautiful views of the entire Salt Lake Valley. The way it should be done.

It was so beautiful once you got to the top. Not a long hike, but a steep one. With little to no shade you would want to do it early or later but it is worth the view.

Lots of snow with cleared sidewalks. Deer just hanging out. Dogs chasing after each other, while their moms and dads talking to each other. It is a peaceful good place.

If someone was only going to be in SLC for one day, I'd send recommendation a hike up to Ensign Peak, at least if the weather was good. The trailhead can be reached from downtown in about ten minutes and take one past the capital, and the hike itself is steep but short--15 to 30 minutes, depending upon your fitness level. It offers the best views not only to downtown and the south, but also of North Salt Lake and into Bountiful. It's easy to see why Brigham Young used that spot to make his survey of what would become the grid of SLC's street system. There are historical and environmental informational plaques at the top of the point, but the real treat is the view.

Great view of Salt Lake City.

Open space to fly a kite or play badminton.

Usually pretty quiet and low key.

Just to the north is a great hike.

Did I mention the view!? :)

The is a nice city park. With an amazing view! We came here for Father's day with the family last year and enjoy looking at city lights regularly.

If you're visiting try to get up early and watch the sun rise from this park overlooking the city. Great views, nice little park. Then work your way to the capital building. Mark helpful if you like this tip.

Nice little park with great views, and baseball + tennis areas if you're into that.

The food was delicious and the rice that came with each meal had an interesting touch with carrots in it, the garlic naan was soft and yummy, and the spicy pickle was a perfect side to order to add just a hint more of spicy into the meal.

We love the view of the city from this park.

I love this view! It's absolutely beautiful and I've made many memories here!:) Definitely gotta go at least once!!💯💯

Great location, and very well maintained place. I'll recommend it to anyone who wants to take a walk or just relax.

Amazing Overlook of the city! We used to go here all the time and play tennis and let the kids play on the playground

Really nice park with great views of the valley. There is a baseball diamond, tennis courts, and a volleyball court.

Great park for kickball and lawn games

Great view of the valley if you don't want to hike the trails

Was a beautiful day to get married here

Nice little playground my girls love to play at after we've hiked Ensign Peak.

Beautiful park. Really nice for a relaxing Sunday walk