There is a new public park in Utah City, which is called Berliner Park.This park has a lot of things to do, but it is best known for its glowing hot air balloon that can be seen at night from pretty far away.
First of all, if you’re not familiar with Utah City, it is a planned community in Vineyard right along the shore of Utah Lake. Though the community is private, Berliner Park is open to the public and all are welcome. This park does have a little grass, but people mostly come for the play area and the hot air balloon.
The play area has several slides and some places to climb. The most noticeable place to climb is a large, blue hot air balloon in the center of the park. Kids can climb right into the balloon, which is lit up like a beacon at night. Below the balloon, there are tiers of soft ground for kids to play. There are swings and some fun spots for kids to climb or explore. They’ve set it up really nicely for parents, too, with a shady spot and multiple seats including rocking chairs to sit and watch the kids.
During certain hours, there is a small splash water feature at Berliner Park. This area doesn’t compare to the larger splash pads around the county, but there are a few unique features that keep it interesting. It wasn’t working the night we visited, so we can’t wait to come try out the water fun next time. There is a sandy area for kids to dig in, too. There are also bathrooms on site.
One of the nice things about Berliner Park is the view over the lake from the top level, as well as the view of the mountains. We were there for sunset and it was really spectacular! This is reason enough to visit this fun new park! This park also has beautiful landscaping. There were flowers and trees that made the whole area a beautiful place to be.
Berliner Park does have hours. There is a gate that opens at 8 am and locks at 10:00 pm. So make sure to plan accordingly. We are adding it to our Best Parks in Utah County post.
Location: 260 W Bend St, Vineyard, UT.
