City Creek Water Quality Update Salt Lake City is committed to protecting the health and safety of our community, including our pets. We are working closely with the state and county partners to monitor E. coli conditions in City Creek (specifically below Bonneville Blvd.) and share important safety information. How much E. coli was found in City Creek? E. coli levels in the creek […]
How to Find a Grave at the Salt Lake City Cemetery
How to Find a Grave at the Salt Lake City Cemetery Visiting a loved one at the Salt Lake City Cemetery is a little easier with the cemetery’s online “Find a Grave” map tool. Whether you’re visiting for Memorial Day, researching family history, or simply paying your respects, the interactive map can help guide you […]
Salt Lake City Community Events are Back and Better Than Ever!
The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department is proud to unveil its 2026 community events series, bringing residents and visitors together in parks, trails, and open spaces across the city. The full schedule is available on the Public Lands event calendar.This year’s programming showcases a vibrant lineup of free events designed to inspire wellness, spark […]
The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 4: The Life Cycle of a Public Lands Project with Kat Andra
Join us as we chat all things Public Lands Projects from conception to completion with Senior Planning Strategist, Kat Andra. You won’t want to miss this episode!
Salt Lake City unveils Vision Plan for Liberty Park
Salt Lake City unveils Vision Plan for Liberty Park Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has unveiled the final Vision Plan for Liberty Park (600 Harvey Milk Blvd.), establishing a long-term roadmap to preserve, enhance, and invest in one of the City’s oldest and most beloved public spaces over the next 20 years. Spanning nearly 100 acres, Liberty Park is Salt Lake City’s second-largest […]
The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 3: All About Events with Lynze Twede and Cali Holcombe
Join hosts Finola and Kim as they talk with SLC Public Lands Events Managers, Lynze Twede and Cali Holcombe on all things events!
The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 2: Building Community Through Shared Spaces – with Tyler Murdock
Join hosts Kim and Finola as they talk with SLC Public Lands Deputy Director Tyler Murdock on connecting with community through our Public Lands.
Happy Earth Day!
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 […]
The Public Lands Podcast EPISODE 1: What is Salt Lake City Public Lands? – With Kim Shelley
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 […]
Salt Lake City Public Lands’ 2025 Annual Report
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 […]