In November 2022, Salt Lake City voters clearly communicated their support for new and improved parks, trails, and open spaces. 71 percent of votes on November 8th were in favor of the $85 million Parks, Trails & Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond. For a full list of projects that will be funded by this […]

You’ve probably “Herd” of the elk that have been visiting our City. Due to continued population growth, the wildland-urban interface is shrinking, and some essential habitat for our local wildlife can be found within our City’s parks and public lands. Here are some helpful winter wildlife awareness tips to keep in mind when recreating outdoors […]

Salt Lake City Public Lands is thrilled to announce that we have received four awards honoring the following projects:  Reimagine Nature: SLC Public Lands Master Plan Each year, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recognizes the best landscape architecture in the country. Out of 500 submissions, only 28 projects received recognition this year. Reimagine […]

This November, Salt Lake City voters have an opportunity to vote on the Parks, Trails, and Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond. This bond provides the opportunity to build on existing investments to enhance the public lands system. If passed, the City plans to fund eight significant projects across the City. The bond projects were identified […]