Salt Lake City believes that Pioneer Park should play an integral role in downtown and the lives of the people who live, work and visit, thereby serving many functions that enhance the quality of urban life in our growing downtown communities.

In 2019, new funding for improvements to Pioneer Park was made available by the Salt Lake City Council by reallocating impact fees. Impact fees are assessed on new housing developments so the City can build new amenities to meet the needs of our growing community. These funds may only be used for amenities that add new services to the park. The goal of this process is to develop a site plan for the park that facilitates positive activation throughout the day and week and creates a welcoming neighborhood and community public space. Read more.