Nicholls Park is a beautiful park in Fruit Heights right off Highway 89. There is a pavilion, bathrooms, large grassy areas, and best of all, there is an amazing playground. The park has a castle theme, which is a ton of fun. Sometimes Nicholls Park is even called Castle Park.
The playground is full of places to climb and explore. You can look out of the towers, or slide down one of the many slides. There are obstacle course type challenges to keep the kids busy trying to make their way across without falling. There are also quite a few interactive objects throughout the playground such as steering wheels and tic-tac-toe. Make sure to check out beneath the playground for even more hands-on toys and fun places to sit.
There is also a smaller, toddler aged playground that is shaped like a boat. There is even a fish and sea serpent nearby. This playground at Nicholls Park has small slides and more open areas for young kids to enjoy. There are also swings and benches around the playground for everyone to use.
Gailey Trail
Another part of Nicholls Park that we like is the walking trail in the ravine behind the playground. If you walk from the playground west toward the pavilion, you will see a slope down to a dirt walking path. There is a path that follows the little stream and a few bridges that allow you to cross back and forth across the stream. There is a sign letting you know you are headed in the right direction.
The Gailey Trail walks in a loop, but there are crossings back and forth between the sides of the loop, so it is easy to walk a part of the trail and not do the full 2.0 miles. It is lovely, and the entire trail is flat. It is a perfect one for all ages.
Nicholls Park is definitely a beautiful park to visit and spend some time playing as a family.
Directions
Nicholls Park is located at 1105 Nicholls Road in Fruit Heights. Take Highway 89 either north from Lagoon, or South from the 1-84 or Ogden. Turn west onto Nicholls Rd and the park is just a short distance down the road.
- Wear good walking shoes if you are going to venture down to the trail.
- There is a pavilion and lots of grass, so a picnic lunch would work well at this park.
- Restrooms are available.
