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Splash Pad Series: Pioneer Park, Provo

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June 28, 2013

I had plans to not get wet when we went to the Pioneer Park splash pad in Provo, so I wore long jeans (despite it being 80 degrees at 10 am). By the time we left, I was soaked from my feet all the way up to my waist. I didn’t expect to love this splash pad as much as I did … next time, I’m not wearing long jeans to the splash pad. I also only got one photo of the splash pad because we were having too much fun.

The Pioneer Park splash pad area. If you look closely, to the right, there are streams of water coming from the roof of the building down to the ground. The pavilion is on the left of the photo.

This is part of the fenced in playground area.

My favorite thing about the Pioneer Park, Provo splash pad is the water layout, how much water comes out of each hole, and the little shower of rain falling from the building just to the north of the splash pad area. The water was so much fun to play in despite there not being any water toys. I should have taken more photos so you could see the water layout but since I was having too much fun, you’ll probably just have to check it out for yourself..

My least favorite thing about the splash pad was how far away the restrooms were from the splash pad. It takes less than a minute to walk to them, however, I enjoy when the restrooms are right next to the splash pad.

Other things about the splash pad: There is no parking lot so when it’s busy at the park, which by 10:30 am, there was only one or two parking spots left closest to the park, it’s a bit of a walk. There is only one pavilion to provide shade but most parents and guardians seemed to be enjoying the sun with camping chairs and sitting on the rocks and flower bed ledges that surround the splash pad area. There is an enclosed playground area right next to the splash pad which is nice because it is so close to Center Street and 500 West, both very busy streets. I was worried about the splash pad area being close to the busy streets as well, however, once we started playing, I realized it wasn’t as dangerous as I had thought it was. The splash pad also turns off every hour for 15 minutes.

Pioneer Park
Center Street and 500 West, Provo
10 am – 8 pm

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Splash Pad Series: Shops at Riverwoods

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June 27, 2013

We stopped by The Shops at Riverwoods’ splash pad in Provo last night and as always, the kids there were having a blast. There are two splash pads at the Riverwoods – one on the west side near the Provo Beach Resort and Apricot Lane Boutique and one on the east side near La Jolla Groves and The Manor, right next to the pavilion.

The center of the west side splash pad.

The west side splash pad.

The one toy at this splash pad - the kids love it. — The one toy at this splash pad – the kids love it.

Lots of arches for the kids to go under.

The east side splash pad.

My favorite thing about the Provo Shops at Riverwoods splash pad is that there are two splash pad areas. The west side splash pad is for everyone. There are smaller arches are on the outside so the younger kids seem to have a blast venturing out to those and running back to parents, whereas, the older kids run through all the water in the middle. The east side splash pad only has the arches which is really nice for the younger children. Usually there are only young kids at the east side splash pad which is really nice for all the young ones and it’s a safer place for those who are just learning to walk, like my son was a couple weeks ago.

My least favorite thing about this splash pad is the lack of fun toys. They added in the one quite a while later after it was built so I’m hoping they will continue to add to it. However, in situations like these, bringing your own water toys from home works great. Cups and bowls, for the little ones, seem to be great toys as well. Speaking of toys, you can currently also buy water toys from Apricot Lane for $1-3.

Other things about the splash pad: There are no nearby restrooms. The public restrooms are between the two splash pads on the outside of the shops, so not very convenient. There is plenty of space to sit near the splash pads, whether it be on the flower bed ledges, the picnic tables at the Provo Beach Resort, or at the tables in front of Malawi’s Pizza. Shade, on the other hand, is limited. A few trees make up the nearby shade for both sides, while the tables (if you’re lucky enough to get one) with umbrellas are on the west side. There are some food options right next to the splash pads if you’re hungry.

Provo Shops at Riverwoods Splash Pad
4801 N. University Avenue, Provo

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Splash Pad Series: Spanish Fork

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June 26, 2013

Spanish Fork’s splash pad is very simple yet kids seem to have a blast at it.

My favorite thing about the Spanish Fork splash pad is how much water was coming out of the ground for the kids to splash in. It is not pictured in this photo very well, but the water pressure, most of the time, was fairly high and there was a lot of water to get you soaking wet, quite fast.

My least favorite thing about the splash pad is the lack of water toys. It is a simple splash pad.

Other things about the splash pad: There is no shade around the splash pad. Luckily when I went, my friend brought her huge umbrella which created enough shade for the six of us, however, unless you bring your own shade, there is no shade. The restrooms are next to the splash pad and although the floors were really slick from all the water on them (my daughter fell three times), they were clean and nice. There is at least one picnic table close by, however, no shade over it. There are no benches surrounding the splash pad, however, you can sit on a small, grassy hill, a flat area of grass, or the cement. There is also a really nice, fun park just northwest of the splash pad with shade covering the park and two shaded pavilions right next to it.

Spanish Fork Splash Pad
North Park
1185 North 400 East, Spanish Fork

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Splash Pad Series: Alpine

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June 25, 2013

The Alpine splash pad has a great assortment of water toys that splash water. It also has a fence with only two openings, both away from the side facing the street, which is a great feature.

alpine splash pad — Push the button on top of the green and yellow pole to start the water if it is off.

My favorite thing about the Alpine splash pad is that it has a fence around it for the little kids and it has a lot of water toys.

My least favorite thing about the splash pad is the water timer. It’s nice that it has a timer so that the water only stays on a little while and doesn’t run as much when there is no one there, however, I felt like the water turned off fairly quickly – but maybe that’s just because we were having so much fun that time went quickly.

Other things about the splash pad: there is a pavilion right next to the splash pad to provide plenty of shade and a place to eat. The restrooms are right next to the splash pad as well, however, there was no soap which was kind of gross. The playground is fairly close to the splash pad. There are many benches around the splash pad area, however, because there is a fence surrounding the water area, it’s not easy to get to your child quickly if you need to. The whole park area is beautiful and seems to be well kept.

Alpine Splash Pad
100 S. 600 E., Alpine

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Splash Pad Series: Highland

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June 24, 2013

This morning we went to Highland’s splash pad. It was windy and I was very disappointed that the actual splash pad portion was not currently running. Kids assured me, however, that water came out of the ground there though. 🙂

To the left is the splash pad, the right is the river.

My favorite thing about this splash pad is its uniqueness. The river, the water spraying out of the rocks, and also an actual splash pad makes this area very unique.

My least favorite thing about the Highland splash pad is how fast the water is running in the river. I could never let my one-year old play in the river without holding onto him. The water was one to two inches high and going so quickly that I would be afraid of drowning. However, for the older children, the river is great and not a problem at all!

Other things about this splash pad: The water to the actual splash pad wasn’t working. I’m sure it turns on later but we were there at 11 am and it wasn’t on yet. There are benches around the area and a few small trees but get there early if you want shade. It seems to be a popular commodity at this splash pad. The restrooms were nearby and somewhat dirty, but functioning. There is plenty of parking around the splash pad area.

HIGHLAND SPLASH PAD
5400 W. Civic Center Drive (about 10800 N.), Highland
Monday – Saturday, 10 am until dusk
Will not be running on days colder than 75 degrees, when it is raining, during high winds, or when thunderstorms are present.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Splash Pad Series: Eagle Mountain

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June 23, 2013

Last week I decided that I would visit all of the major splash pads here in Utah County and document it for all of you here on UCM so that you could see what is at each splash pad and know a little bit about each one.

My first splash pad is Eagle Mountain at Nolan Park. I have been to Eagle Mountain multiple times but I had never seen this park before. I took the kids Saturday morning and it turned out to be a packed park due to the baseball games that were going on there that day. We circled the park looking for parking and luckily found one very close parking space to the splash pad. Despite all of the people at the park, there were very few using the splash pad. However, we were there around 10 am and as we were leaving around 11 am, there were more people arriving for the splash pad.

Part of the splash pad.

If the water is not running, wave your hand over this green pole in the northeast corner of the splash pad and it will start the water again. The water is time sensitive so you may have to restart it while you are playing!

The splash pad area.

This fun thing dumped water out of the buckets.

Water sprays horizontally between the two poles making it fun to run through.

A fun "shower" area. — A fun “shower” area.

My kids loved this thing but never figured it out. — My kids loved this thing but never figured it out. *Update, apparently this hasn’t worked in quite a while. 🙁

My favorite thing about the park was how many streams of water coming out of the ground. Some of them varied as to when they turned on and off but it was fun to watch the kids run from each large water tower to the next and run through the water coming out of the ground.

My least favorite thing about the splash pad was the lack of water coming out of some of the water towers and some of the ground sprayers were not working either. Only one of the yellow buckets (pictured above) was working. It would have been fun to see it working to surprise the kids more often as to when it was going to dump water on them.

Other things about the splash pad: Parking was a little rough. I happened to go Saturday morning while there were a lot of people there for baseball games. There is not a parking lot for the park so cars were parked along the streets surrounding the park and down other streets near the park. There is a playground at the park but it is a little ways away from the splash pad. The restrooms are right next to the splash pad. Unfortunately, they were very messy when we were there. There are no trees or shade nearby the splash pad, although I’m guessing if you go in the evening, you can use the shade of the restrooms building to get away from the sun.

NOLAN PARK
9 am – 9 pm
7862 N. Tinamous Road (corner of Tinamous Road and Peregrine Road)

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KBYU Eleven & Deer Valley Music Festival Giveaway

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June 20, 2013

KBYU Eleven, a local Utah television station, is a great resource for parents and all of those who are helping raise a child. KBYU Eleven includes quality educational television programs, a safe online environment, and video parenting workshops.

KBYU Eleven has a Kids & Family section that includes activities for children, reading resources, and the schedule for KBYU Eleven’s television programming so children won’t miss their favorite educational show.

There is a Community section with community resources, events, contests, and a quick way to reach out to their volunteer council.

Get ahead on your knowledge of future television shows that will be coming to KBYU Eleven by reading about them on their Featured Shows page or learn more about any show you or your children watch.

KBYU Eleven has offered one of our readers two ticket vouchers to go to the Deer Valley Music Festival 2013. Ticket vouchers must be redeemed for actual tickets and expire August 10, 2013. Participants must be at least 18 years old, be a Utah resident, and be able to use the ticket vouchers before August 10. The winner must respond to the winner email within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. Enter in the form below – personal information is required, however, will not be sold or distributed in any way. This giveaway will end on Friday, June 28, 11:59 pm MDT.

Deer Valley Music Festival

Thank you to KBYU Eleven for sponsoring this giveaway. UtahCountyMoms.com is responsible for giveaway delivery but is not responsible for items lost in the mail. This blog was not compensated for this post. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest do not endorse, nor are they affiliated with this giveaway.

Thank you to Utah Valley Moms, Welcome Baby, Enjoy Utah, Keep Moving Forward With Me, and Utah Queen of Chaos for hosting!

Kids Choice Consignment – Semi-Annual Sale

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June 14, 2013

Kids Choice Consignment is a semi-annual consignment event selling “like-new and gently-used” children’s clothing, newborn-size 16 including maternity, shoes, books, toys, baby equipment, furniture, and more. We have everything you need for your children at great prices. We bring shoppers and consignors together in one location two times a year.

Consignors: Kids Choice Consignment helps families with items to sell. Who doesn’t have outgrown kids clothes, toys, and furniture stored in their garage or attic? Yard sales and eBay require a lot of time and effort. Have you ever tried taking your kids clothes to a consignment store just to have them pick and choose a few items…sending the rest back home? Selling is simple. All you do is, price and tag your items and bring them to us at our sale location. We take care of the advertising, location, and sales for you. You receive your check at the end of the following week.

Shoppers: If you are looking for great deals on gently used children’s items, our sale is the place for you! No more hot weekends spent searching garage sales. We have organized everything in one location, just like a retail store – but without the high prices.

The upcoming event will happen on August 9th 10am-6pm and the August 10th 8am-6pm in Pleasant Grove at the Old Pleasant Grove Recreation Building, 65 East 200 South.

KBYU Eleven

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June 14, 2013

I grew up watching KBYU Eleven. My parents knew it was a safe channel for me and I learned some interesting things including facts about animals and stories that I would later read in middle school and high school. KBYU Eleven’s goal is to help parents, guardians, and teachers help children learn, as well as providing programming and other activities to help children learn.

KBYU Eleven has a wonderful website that has many resources for learning and some great activities for kids. The activities are something that my daughter has enjoyed. It even includes a weekly schedule of what is airing on television. My daughter’s favorite show right now is “Curious George,” which is funny because she has only seen it a handful of times. But it is on at 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays – it’s so nice having the schedule right there on their website! Reading is also something that KBYU Eleven promotes which is fantastic. Reading is such a great way to allow kids to expand their minds and helps in many aspects of their lives. We received a poster where we have made goals to read books for the summer and will be able to check them off each time we read a book. If you would like a reading goal chart for your child(ren), you may go here and also find more information about “raising readers.”

The website also offers resources for parents. I highly recommend it and even offers some “research-based principles and methods to help you build a positive relationship with your child, achieve greater happiness in your family, and optimize your child’s school experience.” “Ready to Learn” is one of my favorite parts because of how they have broken down a workshop into 12 steps/lessons. The 12 workshops present key steps in your child’s development, demonstrate how to combine media with reading, and hands-on activities to enhance your child’s learning. These steps should potentially help any person who is raising and/or teaching children. Community resources are also available with various programs throughout the area that are helping children and other events going on in the community.

KBYU is truly focused on families and children. It is a great resource for activities, learning, and parenting. To learn more about what they do and have to offer, visit their website, follow them on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to their YouTube channel.

Stay tuned next week for an amazing giveaway from KBYU Eleven, right here on UCM!

UPDATE: Enter to win two tickets to the Deer Valley Music Festival from KBYU Eleven!

Elk Ridge City Celebration 2013

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June 11, 2013

Come join us on June 28-29, 2013 for the Elk Ridge City Celebration. The fun activities will include a parade, a movie night, a dance, a car show, and more! We’ll see you there!

Lehi Round-Up 2013

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June 10, 2013

This year’s Lehi Round-Up runs from June 24 – June 29, 2013.

The Lehi Round-Up Rodeo (part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) is held the last full week of June. Visit the Round-Up page for the latest details. We are sure there will be something everyone will be able to enjoy during this week.

Other Events Include:

5K Walk / 5K Run / 10K Run
Softball Tournament
Parades
Chuck Wagon Breakfast
Cowboy Poetry
Horseshoe Tournament
and so much more!

Tickets are now available for the Rodeo at Ezticketlive.com/Lehi.

America’s Freedom Festival 2013

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June 7, 2013

It’s already time again for America’s Freedom Festival 2013!

Children’s Parade – June 29 – 10:30am – 800 East Center Street to 200 East Center Street, Provo

Patriotic Fireside – June 30 – 7:00pm – BYU Marriott Center

Golf Extravaganza – June 24, 26, 27 – Varies Daily – Cascade Golf Center 1313 East 800 North, Orem

Children’s Art Show – July 1-26 – July 6, 6:00-9:00pm, Awards – Utah County Health & Justice Building 151 S University Ave, Provo

Freedom Awards Gala – July 2 – 6:30pm – Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo

Utah Symphony at Sundance – June 28 – 8:00pm – Outdoor amphitheater, Sundance Resort, Provo

Freedom 3v3 Soccer Tournament – July 3, 4 – Wednesday 2- 8pm, Thursday 9 am – 2pm – Sertoma Park Fields/Centennial Middle School 400 E 2320 N, Provo

Cougar Nation Basketball Camp – July 2, 3, 5, 6 – 9am-4pm – Orem High School

Freedom Days – July 3, 4, 5 – Varies Daily – Center Street off University Avenue, Provo

Cries of Freedom and The Walk of Freedom – July 3, 4, 5, 6 – Varies Daily – SCERA Park Pavillion, 600 S. State St, Orem (West side of park)

Constitution Hall – July 3, 4, 5, 6 – 11am – 4pm – SCERA Park, 600 S. State St, Orem

Colonial Fest – July 3, 4, 5, 6 – 9:00am Daily – SCERA Park Pavillion, 675 S. State St, Orem (South side of park)

Balloon Fest – July 4, 5, 6 – 6:30am – Bulldog Field, 1100 North Freedom Boulevard, Provo

Stadium of Fire – July 4 – 8:00 PM – BYU LaVell Edwards Stadium

Freedom Run – July 4 – 7:00am – Kiwanis Park (820 N & 1100 E), Provo

Grand Parade – July 4 – 9:00 AM – University Avenue, Provo

MORE INFORMATION

There will be two locations for fireworks in Utah Valley that we know of this year and a short list of places to go to see the Stadium of Fire’s fireworks.

Strawberry Days 2013

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June 6, 2013

Here is the poster for the upcoming Strawberry Days 2013 events in Pleasant Grove that runs from June 16 to June 23. There are some great free activities at Strawberry Days this year, including a family swim and the “Mammoth Parade!” For more information on the events, check out their website.

To see the poster larger, right click on the image and select “View Image.”

Icelandic Festival

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June 6, 2013

Utah Icelanders will be hosting a local celebration, the Icelandic Festival, at Benjamin Park. Come learn about the Icelandic culture and enjoy good music, food and participate in some fun. Admission is free and there will be a ‘Barnabaer’ (Children’s Village) with activities for children of all ages.

A special treat for Iceland Days 2013–a tour of 40 Icelanders will join us for the Friday evening and Saturday events. We get to rub shoulders with visiting Icelanders!

June 22, 2013
The Benjamin Park is just 2 1/2 miles southwest of Spanish Fork, at 7300 South.
Free

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