Lagoon Amusement Park
Lagoon is a family owned amusement park in Farmington, Utah, located about 18 miles north of Salt Lake City. Look also at Delta Center, 15 mi away. For mild weather, aim for May, June and September (72–82°F highs).
A theme park inside Farmington
Open late March – last Sunday in October
Lagoon Amusement Park is a seasonal theme park: open late March – last Sunday in October. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
54 rides and 10 roller coasters
Open since 1886. About ↓
Layton is the nearest base
Layton is 7 miles northwest, with 24 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Open since 1886
Lagoon Amusement Park opened in 1886, 140 years ago. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Open late March – last Sunday in October
Typical highs and lows in Farmington. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Lagoon Amusement Park
Lagoon is a family owned amusement park in Farmington, Utah, located about 18 miles north of Salt Lake City. The park opened in 1886.
Lagoon is divided into five main areas: The Midway (containing the majority of the rides) Pioneer Village (features exhibits displaying pioneer buildings and artifacts, Lagoon A Beach (a water park), Kiddieland (features rides for small children), and X-Venture Zone (features upcharge rides).
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- late March – last Sunday in October
- Rides
- 54 · 10 roller coasters
- Opened
- 1886
- Owner
- Lagoon Corporation
- Wikipedia readers
- 31K a year
Towns to stay in near Lagoon Amusement Park
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Salt Lake City (109) and Layton (24).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lagoon Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | in town | — | 2 2 hotels | 26,266 | $651K | B+ |
| Salt Lake City | 15 mi south | 20 min | 109 85 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 218,428 | $540K | D− |
| Layton | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 24 23 hotels · 1 RV park | 85,308 | $478K | B− |
| Clearfield | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 35,144 | $374K | C+ |
| Ogden | 17 mi north | 25 min | 16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 89,510 | $356K | C− |
| Snyderville 36% vacation homes | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 37 34 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 5,948 | $1,104K | — |
| West Valley City | 21 mi south | 30 min | 18 18 hotels | 137,491 | $419K | C− |
| Woods Cross | 8 mi south | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 11,429 | $497K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Places worth adding lie within 39 miles.
Big draw38 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
Big draw115 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
216 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
38 mi LakeLake Bonneville
315 mi GardenTemple Square
428 mi Stadium & arenaAmerica First Field
529 mi Ski areaPark City Mountain Resort393 runs · 3,100 ft vertical
33 mi Ski areaDeer Valley Resort351 runs · 3,110 ft verticalPhoto credits
Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Bonneville: Wilson44691, Public domain · Temple Square: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · America First Field: Scott Catron, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Park City Mountain Resort: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Deer Valley Resort: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Know before you visit Lagoon Amusement Park
When is Lagoon Amusement Park open?
late March – last Sunday in October. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington?
Yes. It’s inside Farmington, UT.
When is the best time to visit Lagoon Amusement Park?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–82°.
What is the closest airport to Lagoon Amusement Park?
Salt Lake City (SLC), about 14 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Lagoon Amusement Park have?
10, among 54 rides.
Where should I stay near Lagoon Amusement Park?
Salt Lake City (15 mi, 109 places to stay), Layton (7 mi, 24 places to stay) and Clearfield (10 mi, 7 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.