Much More Than a Splash Pad in Springville, Utah

Guys, this little gem is such a fun place to take little kids! My sister-in-law introduced me to it and we've visited several times this summer already. It's relatively safe for small children. In fact, I let both my kids wander free and splash all up and down the river because I can see them anywhere they go and the water is never too deep.

Cost: FREE
Location: 110 South Main Street, Springville, UT
Toddler-Friendly: YES!!
Baby-Friendly: Absolutely!

Seriously, this splash pad is epic and totally free! It's basically got a very shallow winding river-like pool with fountains of water spraying up all the way through. There's also your traditional circular splash pad at the end of the river, if that's what you're into. My kids and nieces and nephew LOVE this splash pad and so do I! It provides much more entertainment than your typical splash pad and it's absolutely beautiful to boot. There are statues of children playing all along the shallow river, very fitting for the Art City. And there's even a very nice playground near the splash pad for added fun and entertainment for the kids!

Get Out Of the House Without Breaking the Bank: 10 Free Or Cheap Activities For Little Ones

As you all know, I love to get out of the house. I have to do it at least once a day or my crew (my two screaming toddlers) and I get a little grouchy. If I were rich, this would be easier because I would just go shopping or to Disneyland half the time. But I am not. So I get creative. There are actually hundreds of things to do with your little ones outside of the home, but for some reason, it can be hard to think of them sometimes. So I've compiled a list for you so you don't have to do the thinking. Just the doing. And for me, figuring out what we're going to do is half the battle of getting out of the house.

 1. Kids Summer Movies and Dollar Theaters

• Many theaters offer cheap movies for kids during the summer. For example, these Kids Summer Movies at the Larry H. Miller Mexaplex in Vineyard, UT. They are usually older movies and the showtimes are during the day, but the kids will love getting out of the house and going to the big theater to see a movie.
• Usually I would say keep the babies at home if you're going to a movie, but these are perfect for bringing little ones. Most people will understand if a child starts screaming and needs to be taken out. It won't be the end of the world.
• Dollar theaters (or just cheaper theaters) will offer slightly older movies at a much cheaper price. For example, Movies 8 in Provo, UT (which has $1 Tuesdays) and Water Gardens Theaters in Pleasant Grove, UT and Spanish Fork, UT (where popcorn and drinks start at $1!).