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Visit Ogden Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Ogden historically is one of the most diverse cities in the State of Utah. It stands to reason that our visitor profile is equally diverse. The keystone to a healthy visitor economy is ensuring our community is welcoming and accessible to all. Visit Ogden proactively works with industry-leading organizations to ensure accessibility and address diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We are happy to provide personalized training on our Sunflower initiative to any organization in our community.


What is the Sunflower Program?

Participants in The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program display a sunflower lanyard, which serves as a visual cue for trained staff to provide additional kindness, patience, and respect. 

Use of the Sunflower lanyard is a way to discreetly alert staff that someone may require additional assistance, a vital visual cue that doesn’t bring unneeded stigmatization to individuals.

Below, we hear from a community member on what the Sunflower program means to them: 


Training Community Partners to be Sunflower Ready

Visit Ogden works with community partners in the area to train staff on the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. 

Below is a list of community partners who have participated in training: 

  • Weber State University Campus Recreation 
  • Weber State University Outdoor Recreation 
  • Ogden Downtown Alliance 
  • Weber County Culture, Parks and Recreation 
  • Powder Mountain 
  • Nordic Valley 
  • Golden Spike Event Center
  • Awesome Autistic Ogden  
  • Hampton Inn and Suites Ogden Utah 
  • Tru Home 2 Suites by Hilton Ogden 
  • Hilton Garden Inn Ogden  
  • Ogden Eccles Conference Center 
  • Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports 

Participate in the Program

If you would like these items mailed to your home or business, we can send them to you at no cost!

For more information on Visit Ogden’s participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, contact Caren Werner, Community Partnerships Manager, at

Caren@visitogden.com 

Autism Friendly Locations in Ogden/Weber County, Utah

1- Ogden Botanical Gardens

1750 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, UT

Hours: 1 hour before sunrise until 1 hour after sunset

The building is open, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Phone: 801-399-8080

www.extension.usu.edu/ogdenbotanicalgardens/


2- The Cupcake Shoppe and Bakery

2352 Kiesel Avenue, Ogden, UT

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Phone: 801-546-8252

www.thecupcakeshoppeandbakery.com


3- Ogden Nature Center

966 West 12th Street, Ogden, UT

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Major Holidays

Admission: 13 and older $5, Seniors 65+ $4, Children 2-12 $3, Children under 2 Free

Phone: 801-621-7595

www.ogdennaturecenter.org


4- Union Station Museums – Utah Railroad Museum/Riding in Style, Golden Age of Motorcars, Wattis-Dumke Model Railroad, Browning Arms Museum, Spencer and Hope Eccles Rail Center, Utah Cowboy Museum

2501 Wall Avenue, Ogden, UT

Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission: Adults (16-64) $7, Teen (13-17) $4, Youth (3-12) $3, Seniors (65+) $5

Phone: 801-629-8680

www.ogdencity.com/1337/Visit


5- Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

1544 Park Blvd, Ogden, UT

Spring Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

https://www.dinosaurpark.org/events/sensory-friendly-nights/

Open Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Pioneer Day

Winter Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Closed Sunday, Monday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Admission:  Adult Day (18+) $7, Child Day (2-12) $5

Phone: 801-393-3466 

www.dinosaurpark.org


6- The Treehouse Museum

347 22nd Street, Ogden, UT

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Closed on Sunday and major holidays

Admission: Under 2 Free, Ages 2-12 $10, Ages 13-17 $5, Ages 18+ $5

Phone: 801-394-9663

www.treehousemuseum.org


7- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

392 East 24th Street, Ogden, UT

Hours: Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Phone: 801-317-4114

www.menchies.com/locations/frozen-yogurt-e-24th-street-ut/


8- Cold Stone Creamery & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

175 25th Street, Ogden, UT

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Phone: 385-333-4731

www.coldstonecreamery.com/stores/23314


9- Megaplex Theatres, The Junction

2351 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT

Kids Summer Movies Presented by Mountain America Credit Union

“Sensory Friendly Screenings”

Phone: 801-528-5800

https://www.megaplextheatres.com/en/kidsmovies


10- Roosters Brewing Company

253 25th Street, Ogden, UT

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Phone: 801-627-6171

www.roostersbrewingco.com/location/ogden/


11- Hill Aerospace Museum

7961 Cottonwood Street, Building 1955, Hill Air Force Base, UT

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays

Admission: FREE, however donations are welcome as they ensure the museum remains open.

801-825-5817

https://www.aerospaceutah.org/museum/about-the-museum/plan-your-visit/