Who lives in the Foothills? Fresh snow creates great opportunities to see animal tracks in the snow! Fresh, thin snow is ideal for tracking. If the snow is too dry, it can be blown away, and deeper snow can obscure animal prints. Below are real-life images of common animal tracks we can find right here […]
2024 was an incredible year for our Volunteer Team! We had the opportunity to work with dedicated individuals and amazing groups to benefit public spaces on the Jordan River Trail, up in the Foothills, and at City parks. Foothills Stewardship Series Foothills trails are always in need of maintenance and care! That’s why our Trails […]
FAQ: Donner Trail Park Proposed Design Updates Donner Trail Park was selected to receive funding through the Parks, Trails, and Open Space (GO) Bond to upgrade existing amenities, add unique features, and enhance the park’s sustainability for future generations. In 2023, SLC Public Lands asked the community what improvements they would like to see at […]
ANTHRACNOSE UPDATE:Consistent Water & Raking Loose Debris for Healthier Sycamore and London Plane Trees This article discusses the latest insights from Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry team regarding the ongoing anthracnose outbreak affecting London Plane and Sycamore trees. With proper care, your London Plane and Sycamore trees will be happier and healthier. Throughout the summer, […]
Liberty Park in the Past, and its Future Since it’s designation as a park 142 years ago, Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park has always been one of Utah’s largest and most visited urban parks. While the Park has evolved gradually, its purpose and integrity have remained. Liberty Park was established during the Victorian Era as […]
Have you seen wildlife when recreating the Foothills? Learn more about how to safely navigate a wildlife encounter.
Take a closer look at your ski wax. Could it be harming our health and environment?
Craving color on your hike? Late summer wildflowers still offer color and beauty along our trails.
— Quick Links — In 2020, the Salt Lake City Council requested an evaluation of the Foothills Plan after public concerns regarding trail-building impacts were raised. The City’s administration determined that a holistic evaluation of the Plan would ensure that future implementation phases would meet the Plan’s vision and goals. In February 2024, Salt Lake […]
In the heart of Parley’s Historic Nature Park a small stream trickles out of a hillside. Hidden by trees and bushes, this life-giving water source was once nothing more than a muddy patch of ground, having been “overvisited” by humans and pets. For the past four years Salt Lake City’s Public Lands Department’s Native Plant […]