Oct. 1, 2026 Salt Lake City’s most famous landlocked whale has a new fit, and now it’s the neighborhood’s turn to strut its most sea-worthy look for the Whale Fest costume contest and whale call contest on Saturday, Oct. 3. “Open Your Eyes,” the new mural by Salt Lake County artist Jiyoun Lee-Lodge painted on Stephen Kesler’s sculpture […]
Salt Lake City invites public feedback on Fleet Block open space design concept
March 18, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled a design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, and is inviting community members to share their feedback through an online survey. The concept design for the approximately 2.4-acre open space—part […]
Salt Lake City breaks ground on Pioneer Park improvements
Feb. 27, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has broken ground on major improvements at Pioneer Park, marking the next phase of the City’s long-planned revitalization of the historic downtown space. The project will add a pavilion, a co-located restroom and ranger office building, an accessible playground, a promenade, a mist fountain […]