Murray City Park

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Murray City Park a.k.a. Murray Park is a public urban park located in and operated by the city of Murray, Utah.

Contents 1 Features 2 History 3 External Links 4 References

[edit] Features

A large wooden sculpture of Chief Washakie stands at the main entrance on State Street and 5100 South. There are a total of 5 entrances to the park.

Five pavilions available throughout the park that can be reserved for a fee.

Lots of trails and paths

Numerous public facilities including; an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor ice rink, arboretum, softball field, soccer field, multipurpose fields, gazebo, playgrounds, restrooms.

The Boys and Girls Club of Murray is located in the park.

The Park Center - A recreation center at the south end of the park with indoor pools, including a kid's splash pool with slides, a "lazy river" float area, and colorful play equipment. The center also has an elevated track, two full-size basketball courts, a weight room, and a cardio area and a game room. Child care is available for children ages infant through 12.^[1]

Ken Price Stadium - A baseball stadium hosts the Murray High School team's home games.

[edit] History

The park used to house the Salt Lake County Fairgrounds, until newer facilities were built in South Jordan.

[edit] External Links

map of the park - [1]

[edit] References

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