May 14, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands presents its 2026 community events series, bringing residents and visitors together in parks, trails, and open spaces across the city. The full schedule is available on the Public Lands event calendar. This year’s programming showcases a vibrant lineup of free events designed to inspire wellness, […]
Salt Lake City unveils Vision Plan for Liberty Park
May 7, 2026 Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled the final Vision Plan for Liberty Park (600 Harvey Milk Blvd.), establishing a long-term roadmap to preserve, enhance, and invest in one of the City’s oldest and most beloved public spaces over the next 20 years. Spanning nearly 100 acres, Liberty Park is Salt […]
State of the City is ‘determined’ as Mayor Mendenhall outlines achievements in public safety, affordability, and the environment for Salt Lake City residents
Jan. 27, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her seventh State of the City address on Tuesday at City Hall East, the former Leonardo building, speaking on her determination to continue ensuring public safety, affordability, and environmental stewardship. “Today, that responsibility rests heavily on our City,” Mayor Mendenhall said. “At a time when […]
Salt Lake City completes more than 100 road and infrastructure projects funded by voter-approved streets bond
Dec. 2, 2025 Improvements deliver smoother streets, safer travel, greater multi-modal connectivity greener neighborhoods, and upgraded utilities citywide At the end of November, Salt Lake City finished 122 miles of street reconstruction projects and over 310 lane miles of pavement resurfacing, creating more reliable streets for all residents, no matter how they travel, as the […]
Salt Lake City to update event permitting process
August 28, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands’ Special Events office is updating its event permitting application process to better evaluate the resources needed to support public safety, minimize impacts on surrounding neighborhoods, and further protect all individuals’ First Amendment rights. “Our City is […]
Liberty Park’s Rotary Play Park begins complete transformation
August 28, 2025 Salt Lake City’s beloved Rotary Play Park at Liberty Park will close on Tuesday, Sept. 2, as crews begin work to completely transform the two-decade-old playground into a more dynamic, inclusive regional play destination. Initially built in 2003 to honor the legacy of the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games, the Rotary Play Park has served children […]
Mayor Mendenhall, city leaders announce increased access to foothills
May 28, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui As a way to increase access to the Foothills Natural Area, Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands opened the first of four new trailheads at Bonneville Boulevard, 675 N. Bonneville Blvd on Tuesday. The new trailheads offer […]
Pioneer Park set for major improvements, City announces partnership with Downtown Alliance
May 22, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Downtown Alliance to explore the feasibility of a new, public building at Pioneer Park. The project would complement the City-led Pioneer Park Vision Plan, which is fully funded and […]
Salt Lake City temporarily closes part of Jordan River Parkway Trail to address environmental, public safety concerns
April 1, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Closure part of a coordinated effort to improve trail and disrupt illegal activity Salt Lake City is temporarily closing a section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail between Cottonwood Park and 700 North as part of a comprehensive initiative to address environmental […]
Kim Shelley recommended as Salt Lake City’s next Public Lands Department director
March 3, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has named Kim Shelley as her recommendation to lead the City’s Department of Public Lands. “Our public lands shape the way Salt Lakers experience our communities, from the parks where we gather to the trails that […]