Public Lands
Day
Scavenger
Hunt
Event Details
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a scavenger hunt across some of Salt Lake City’s most iconic green spaces! Complete activities in the scavenger hunt booklet as you explore public lands across Salt Lake City.
How to Participate:
-Pick up a booklet at Public Lands Community Events throughout August and September OR print out the booklet at home.
-Record or check off each completed task in your booklet.
-Complete at least 15 tasks to qualify for a prize.
Turn in your booklet
Bring your completed booklet to the National Public Lands Day celebration on September 26.
*Scroll to the bottom of this page to see the answers to the activities in the booklet*
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Liberty Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a prize for completing the scavenger hunt?
Yes, participants who complete 15 or more tasks and turn in their booklet during the event will receive a prize while supplies last.
How long does the scavenger hunt take?
The Public Lands Day Scavenger Hunt is a choose your own adventure experience! Complete as many tasks as you’d like in August and September to explore everything that the City’s green spaces have to offer. Use this time to connect with your community and nature.
What should participants bring?
Bring your completed booklet to the National Public Lands Day celebration on September 26 at Liberty Park.
Join the fun on social media and check out our Facebook Event Page @SLCPublicLands! We hope to see you there!
Have questions or want to get involved? Email our Special Events Division!
Scavenger Hunt Booklet Activity Answers
Word Unscramble
XPREELO – EXPLORE
LYNPURDAOG – PLAYGROUND
ULPICB ADNLS – PUBLIC LANDS
AIVETN NPLAT – NATIVE PLANTS
KARP RNEARG – PARK RANGER
THOOFSLIL – FOOTHILLS
Crossword
ACROSS:
2. Something you climb on the playground – LADDER
5. A place to shoot hoops – COURT
6. A colorful flying insect – BUTTERFLY
7. You walk on this in the foothills – TRAIL
8. Something that blooms in the spring – FLOWER
9. People who live, work, and play together – COMMUNITY
10. A place to cool off in the summer – SPLASHPAD
11. A place where kids gather – PLAYGROUND
DOWN:
1.Turns bottles & cans into something new – RECYCLE
3. A place dedicated to pets, two words – DOG PARK
4. Parks, trails, and open spaces everyone can enjoy, two words – PUBLIC LANDS
7. Gives you shade on a sunny day – TREE
10. Respect wildlife by giving them ___ – SPACE
Inclement Weather: Event may be canceled or postponed due to inclement weather. Visit our Facebook Event Page for up-to-date information.
ADA Accessibility: To request an accommodation due to a disability contact the Events Manager, Lynze Twede, at (801) 535-6167 or by email. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five days prior to the event date.
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Office Location
Salt Lake City Public Lands
1965 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104