Public Lands Department

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Our Mission

Salt Lake City Public Lands strengthens community connection by creating, protecting, and sustaining welcoming parks and natural spaces for all.

Recent Stories

The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 2: Building Community Through Shared Spaces – with Tyler Murdock

Posted on: April 28th, 2026

The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 2: Building Community Through Shared Spaces – with Tyler Murdock Kim Davison: 00:11Hi everyone, I’m Kim. Finola Mcdonald: 00:13And I’m Finola. Welcome to the Public Lands Podcast. Kim Davison: 00:18We are so excited to introduce today’s guest. Welcome Tyler Murdock, Deputy Director of Salt Lake City Public Lands to the […]

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on: April 22nd, 2026

Every April 22, Earth Day invites us to reflect on our connection to the natural world and renew our commitment to protecting it. In Salt Lake City, our public lands are at the heart of that connection. They are where we gather, recreate, and recharge, and they depend on all of us to ensure they […]

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The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 1: What is Salt Lake City Public Lands? – With Kim Shelley

Posted on: April 15th, 2026

The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 1: What is Salt Lake City Public Lands? – With Kim Shelley Kim Davison: 00:11Hi everyone, I’m Kim. Finola McDonald: 00:13And I’m Finola. BOTH: 00:14Welcome to the Public Lands Podcast. Kim Davison: 00:18Welcome, welcome, everybody, to our first episode of the Public Lands Podcast. My name is Kim Davison, and […]

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Salt Lake City Public Lands’ 2025 Annual Report 

Posted on: March 30th, 2026

Salt Lake City Public Lands’ 2025 Annual Report  The trails that you walk, the trees that shade your street, and the parks you visit with your family are all cared for with purpose. They are the result of hundreds of dedicated professionals who show up every day to care for the parks, natural lands, urban forests, and open […]

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Learn about the Park Ranger Program

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.


Help Protect and Care for Our Public Spaces

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.

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