Fairmont Park: Improvement Project
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Project Description
Fairmont Park, a cherished 27.07-acre green space in Salt Lake City’s vibrant Sugar House neighborhood, is set to undergo significant enhancements to better serve its diverse community. This project focuses on beautifying the park’s north end, implementing safety improvements throughout the park, a new public art installation, and upgrading the existing half-court basketball area to a full-court facility.
Specific improvements have not yet been selected. The project team will conduct a public input period to gather insights from park users and neighborhood residents. This process will help identify priorities and ensure that the improvements reflect the needs and desires of the community. Feedback received will play a key role in shaping the final design and scope of the enhancements.
Project Details
Project Location
1040 E Sugarmont Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Project Manager
Kira Johnson
Kira.Johnson@slc.gov
Project Status
Evaluating Phase 1 of Public Input
Project Funding
North End Beautification ($5 million–GO Bond): The north end of Fairmont Park will be revitalized to create an inviting and aesthetically pleasing entrance.
Safety Enhancements ($1.5 million–GO Bond): Ensuring the well-being of all park-goers is a top priority.
Basketball Court Upgrade ($754,000–FY24/25 CIP): Responding to community interest, the current half-court basketball area will be expanded (and potentially relocated) into a full-court facility.
Public Art (Up to $140,000 – FY24/25 CIP Percent-for-Art): The Salt Lake Art Design Board has allocated funding for a public art commission at Fairmont Park, which will be managed by the Salt Lake City Arts Council. This project will be integrated into the park’s overall improvements and extend into McClelland Street.
To learn more about how this park was selected for funding and the objectives of the GO Bond projects, visit the website below.
Project Updates
The first phase of public input took place in March 2025. This included a Public Open House, pop-up events at the park, a survey, and interviews with various park stakeholders.
Insights gathered help determine community priorities and future improvements of the park.
Project Timeline
Develop the project’s scope of work.
First Public Input Opportunity: Identify the Public’s values and vision for the project.
Evaluate Public Feedback.
Develop Concept Designs.
Second Public Input Opportunity: Showcase concept plans for public evaluation and feedback.
Project Design & Document Review.
Contractor Bidding & Selection.
Construction.
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