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Boondocks: The place to be for indoor & outdoor summer fun August 1, 2016, 4:28 pmWith both inside and outside activities, Boondocks is a great place for summer fun. We took our family there one evening and spent five hours playing, racing, putting, batting and having a blast. We loved that there was something for all ages. While it was still hot outside, we had fun playing the many arcade games, riding on the Los Banditos XD Dark Ride 7D experience, climbing and sliding down in the Kiddie Cove, playing laser tag, and riding on the MaxFlight roller coaster simulator. When it finally cooled down, we raced on the go-karts, got wet on the bumper boats, played miniature golf and even tried the batting cages. The two 18-hole miniature golf courses have different themes and scenery. Both courses have different features that make these courses challenging and unique. There are waterfalls, suspended bridges, two holes that are located inside an erupting volcano, a Tiki man who talks, blows fire, smoke and water, and a giant fire-breathing lizard. The cost for one round of miniature golf is $7.50 per person. The go-kart race track is a blast as racers speed around the 1,100 foot long track with multiple twists and turns. The price to drive the go-karts is $6.50 (you must be a minimum of 58" tall to drive) and the cost to be a passenger is $3.25 (you must be a minimum of 40" tall to be a passenger). The bumper boats are always fun and refreshing on a hot summer day when you need to cool off. Plan to get wet as you bump around and try to drench people with your master blasters. The cost to drive is $6.50 (you must be at least 44" tall to be a driver). The cost to be a passenger is $3.25 (you must be at least 36" tall to be a passenger). The galactic space-themed laser tag arena is two-stories tall, 4,000 square feet with multi-level ramps and platforms. One game of laser tag is $6.50 (minimum height is 40" tall to play laser tag). The XD Dark Ride 7D experience is an interactive movie experience with intense motion, 3D graphics and incredible special effects. Eight riders can play at a time while trying to get the highest score using their laser blaster as they try to battle the enemy. There are two rides to experience: the Zombie ride or the Los Banditos ride. You wear special 3D glasses, your seat moves, and you feel like you are part of the action as you try to get as many target points as possible. We did not go on the Zombie ride (it looked too scary for our family) but we absolutely loved the Los Banditos ride. One ride is $6.50 (you must be at least 40" to ride). For those little ones that like to climb, slide and play, the Kiddie Cove is perfect for those that want to stay indoors and stay cool. This four-story play area includes: spiral web climb, three web ramps, 16-foot slide, swing, and a rodeo rider room. The cost for the Kiddie Cove is $3.25 (you must be under 48" to play in the Kiddie Cove.) This price is for unlimited play. For those guests who like to play video games, there are 100 arcade games which allows you to earn electronic tickets which you can trade in and get prizes. One ticket is $0.25, 20 tokens is $5.00, and 87 tokens is $20.00 You can also try your baseball skills at the batting cages which offers a slow and fast pitch softball and 40-60 mph hardball. The use of batting helmets and bats is complimentary or you can bring your own. However, you must use a batting helmet in order to participate. The cost is $2.00 for 24 pitches, $15 for 30 minutes or $25 for one hour. Boondocks offers special pricing packages: - The Unlimited Fun Package is $27.95 and includes: unlimited playing miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag, go-karts, batting cages, kiddie cove, and $5 game card. - The Junior Unlimited Fun pass is for those under 58" and includes unlimited access to the XD Dark Ride, miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag, go-karts, batting cages, kiddie cove, and a $5 game card. The cost for this pass is $21.95 per person. -The Indoor Unlimited Pass is for all ages and incudes unlimited access to: laser tag, new XD dark ride, kiddie cove, and a $5 game play/card. The price is $17.95 per person. -The Pick Two Fun Pass includes: two attractions passes and $5 game play card. You can choose from: a go-kart ride, bumper boat ride, XD Dark ride, a round of miniature golf, or a laser tag game. The cost is $14.95 per person. - The Pick Three Fun Pass includes three attraction choices and a $5 game play card. You can choose three attractions from: a go-kart ride, a bumper boat ride, an XD Dark ride, round of miniature golf, or a laser tag game. This pass is $19.95. - Boondocks offers other specials that include: $12 Buck Tuesdays, tokens for grades, a free Unlimited Pass on your birthday, and a military discount. Check their website for more details. While at Boondocks guests can stop and take a break and order a delicious meal without even leaving the park. Menu items include: wraps, hamburgers, pizza, chicken wings, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, delicious desserts like brownie sundaes, a big, fresh cookie with ice cream, root beer floats, and caramel apple cheesecake crisps. Boondocks is open seven days a week and is open from 10 am -11 pm weekdays and until midnight on the weekend. There are some private party events planned throughout the summer where the park closes early, so make sure you check the website before going. Boondocks Food & Fun is located at 75 East Southfork Drive in Draper. For more information visit them online at www.boondocks.com or call 801-838-9800. The community news source for Eagle Mountain Utah, Saratoga Springs Utah, Lehi Utah, American Fork Utah, Highland Utah, Alpine Utah, and The Cedar Valley, including Cedar Fort Utah and Fairfield Utah. Copyright 2025 The Crossroads Journal LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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