Grow
Expanding the urban forest, trails, park system, and natural areas.
Planning and Design
Projects Completed in 2025
- Glendale Park Pickleball Courts, Glendale Park Phase 1, Backman Open Space, Seven Canyons Refuge at Liberty Park, Jefferson Park Playground, Madsen KaBOOM! Playground, Popperton & Bonneville Trailheads, Central 9th Planting Project, 11th Ave & Mead Ave Underpass Futsal Courts, Riverside Dugout & Roof Replacements, Mead Ave Underpass Dog Park
Construction Started in 2025
- Allen Park Water Line, Riverside Baseball Scoreboards, Liberty Rotary Play Park
Planning and Design Continued
Design Completed in 2025
- Pioneer Park Design, Miller Park Design, Fire Station 7 Pickleball Design, Steenblik Park Design, Donner Trail Park Design
Design Started in 2025
- Civic Center Vision Study, Glendale Park Phase 2, 500 West Downtown Beautification, Fleet Block Design, Jefferson Park Design, Rose Park Golf Course Design, Sunnyside Park Design, Fairmont Park Design
Major Planning Projects Initiated
- Liberty Park Cultural Landscape Report & Vision Plan, Memory Grove Cultural Landscape Report & Preservation Plan
Parks
- Maintained hundreds of newly planted trees across the city.
- Planted nearly 10,000 bulbs, more than 5,500 geraniums, and over 4,000 plants in the Central 9th district.
Trails and Natural Lands
- Drafted a Foothills Natural Area co-management agreement with multiple agencies to improve access and stewardship.
- Completed Jordan River vegetation work to remove invasive species, reduce fire risk, and improve safety and accessibility.
Urban Forestry
- Planted almost 2,000 trees citywide.
- Led large volunteer plantings, including more than 120 trees planted at Jordan Park during Earth Week.
Golf
- Installed two public golf simulators at Forest Dale Golf Course, expanding recreation options and generating revenue.
- Began the redesign of the Rose Park Golf Course driving range and added a new practice green area.
Cemetery
- Began improvements to irrigation efficiency and tree-specific watering systems.
- Initiated roadway upgrades to improve access and maintenance.
- Innovated gopher control method by hanging kestrel boxes.
Regional Athletic Complex
- Explored public-private partnerships to expand the complex’s 30 undeveloped acres.
- Developed three conceptual plans featuring multi-sport fields, pickleball courts, open space, parking, and infrastructure.
- All concepts emphasize year-round use and public access.
Events
- Increased events in underused parks to boost park activation.
- Used events as engagement tools to gather feedback on park improvements.
- Integrated volunteers into major events, expanding capacity and community ownership.
Volunteer and Stewardship
- Began developing self-directed volunteer opportunities to expand participation.
- Piloted a Foothills Stewardship Program using trained volunteers to increase program capacity.
- Created multiple volunteer pathways (public, hybrid, private, and independent) to maximize participation and impact.
Park Rangers
- Collected public safety and engagement data through patrol notes and surveys to guide planning decisions.
- Participated in North Temple/Jordan River safety and activation planning discussions with partners.
- Expanded programming into library grounds and semi-public spaces through recurring educational events.
- Supported volunteer events to strengthen partnerships and community relationships.
