Plan Your Visit


This Is The Place to create memories that will last a lifetime. To find out what is going on each day, please see our Seasonal Calendar. To view our Special Events, please see our full list here.

For information about hours and rates please visit our hours and admissions page. To find us, please visit our directions page.

Plan your visit to allow plenty of time to visit all The Park has to offer! Start off at our two newest attractions! At The Pioneer Center you can learn about the Park and This Is The Place Monument. The Pioneer Children’s Memorial pays tribute to the children whose lives were lost in their quest for a place of safety and peace.

Treasure seekers young and old will love the interactive mining activities at The Treasure House. Dig for gemstones in Prospectors Pit, and then identify your rocks at the Assay Station. Pan for gold in the creek under the shady oaks. Choose a giant geode and help break it in our Geode Cracker!

Other daily activities and sites include pony ridestrain rides, the Native American Village, demonstrations form pioneer tradesmen, the Irrigation Station splash pad (open during Summer), shopping at The Gift Shop and ZCMI Mercantile Store, and much more!

You can grab a bite to eat at the Huntsman Grill and you can also find other tasty treats like Brigham's Donuts at the Social Hall and soft serve ice cream at the Ice Cream Parlor. Or, pack your own lunch and enjoy it at one of our picnic areas.

Western Trail Rides are now available at This Is The Place! Come enjoy iconic views, from the top of a horse, as many of the early settlers did. Book your horseback trail ride here!

In addition to our daily activities, This Is the Place also hosts a variety of other events such as Weddings and Receptions, Corporate EventsFamily ReunionsHandcart TreksNetworking SociallySchool Field TripsBirthday PartiesGroup Tours, and Service Projects.

If you are planning your visit and would like to learn more, please call 801.582.1847 and one of our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to assist you with your plans.

Additionally, if you would like to receive our monthly newsletter to learn about the happenings at The Park, you can sign up here.

ACCESSIBILITY

This Is The Place Heritage Park welcomes everyone to experience the Park. Our Visitors Center is fully ADA Accessible.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at no charge. The Park is fully wheelchair accessible, though the terrain is difficult in certain areas. Handicapped parking is available at the Visitors Center.

If you have questions or additional special needs please call Guest Services at 801.582.1847 so we can assist you in planning your visit to the Park.