Staying Safe in Rattlesnake Country Warm weather draws humans out of their homes and onto trails and natural lands. Rattlesnakes are no different. Keep yourself, your pets, and wildlife safe by learning how to share trails with rattlesnakes. Snakes: Natural Pest Controllers that Never Take a Vacation You don’t have to pick up the phone […]
12 New Pickleball Courts Have Officially Opened at Glendale Park- is Your Head in the Game? Why pickleball? Community demand In 2022, the Department of Public Lands released a community-informed Vision Plan for Glendale Park – a redevelopment of the former Raging Waters/Seven Peaks waterpark site – informed by extensive community input. A subsequent round […]
Sections of the Jordan River Trail are Reopen – Just in Time for Summer Fun! On July 11, 2025, Salt Lake City officials reopened a portion of the Jordan River Trail that had been closed to the public since April to address safety and environmental concerns. This section, located between Cottonwood Park and 700 North, is now ready […]
Salt Lake City officials will reopen a section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail to the public on Friday, July 11. This stretch of trail has been closed between Cottonwood Park and 700 North since April while city teams and the Salt Lake City Police Department addressed environmental degradation and public safety concerns. Salt Lake […]
Park Rangers can provide more information about the Be WILD campaign. They’ll help connect you with volunteer opportunities, understand trail and park etiquette, and welcome you to new spaces in your neighborhood.
Celebrate the beauty of our Public Lands while fostering community connection and responsibility. Dive into the diverse parks and open spaces our city boasts and join us in making our shared outdoor spaces more vibrant and cherished.