Fall is in full swing and winter is quickly approaching. With the change in season, you may notice a common “Restrooms Closed” sign popping up around your favorite parks and public lands. We know it can be inconvenient when facilities are locked, but there are important reasons behind this seasonal closure. It all comes down […]
Biodiversity in the City: Fife Wetlands
Tucked away off S 900, just West the Jordan River, you’ll find the Fred and Ila Fife Wetland Preserve. Serving as one of the city’s two wetland areas, Fife is a piece of our Salt Lake City Natural Lands that has been a recent source of educational opportunity and a vision of stewardship for the […]
Help Shape the Future of Liberty Park!
Help Shape the Future of Liberty Park! Liberty Park, the oldest park in Utah, is more than just a green space. It is the heart of the 9th and 9th and Liberty Wells neighborhoods. With its walking paths, playgrounds, and community gathering areas, the park is a hub. Generations of Salt Lake City residents have […]
The reimaged Seven Canyons Refuge at Liberty Park is open and ready to explore
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined community members today to celebrate the grand opening of Liberty Park’s Seven Canyon Refuge (formerly Seven Canyons Fountain), a reimagined public art space that encourages visitors to experience the intersection of art and nature. Originally donated to the residents of Salt Lake City by O.C. Tanner in 1993, […]
National Public Lands Day!
National Public Lands Day! Today is National Public Lands Day! The Department of Public Lands is fairly new to the city and we are incredibly proud of the work being done by each of our divisions. We want you all to get to know a little more about us, so let’s introduce you to our […]
Calling All Dog Owners! It’s National Responsible Dog Owner Day
Calling All Dog Owners! It’s National Responsible Dog Owner Day Salt Lake City is an incredibly dog friendly city and at the Department of Public Lands we love pups in parks and on trails. But with dog privileges comes dog responsibilities. As more people and pets explore our city’s green/natural areas, it is more important […]
Salt Lake City Natural Areas: Growing into Something Great
Salt Lake City Natural Areas: Growing into Something Great The Division of Trails and Natural Lands is on a mission to restore native plants across our city’s public lands. Their goal is to create thriving landscapes with biodiversity that will benefit humans and wildlife. Through ongoing research and hands-on restoration work, the team has an […]
Rotary Play Park Closing for Makeover
Rotary Play Park Closing for Makeover Liberty Park’s Rotary Play Park will be closing on September 2, 2025, for a makeover after two decades of use. History: This all-ages and all-abilities play park was created to honor the 2002 Winter Paralympic Games hosted in Utah. The play park has been a staple in the Salt […]
Staying Safe in Rattlesnake Country
Staying Safe in Rattlesnake Country Warm weather draws humans out of their homes and onto trails and natural lands. Rattlesnakes are no different. Keep yourself, your pets, and wildlife safe by learning how to share trails with rattlesnakes. Snakes: Natural Pest Controllers that Never Take a Vacation You don’t have to pick up the phone […]
12 New Pickleball Courts Have Officially Opened at Glendale Park- is Your Head in the Game?
12 New Pickleball Courts Have Officially Opened at Glendale Park- is Your Head in the Game? Why pickleball? Community demand In 2022, the Department of Public Lands released a community-informed Vision Plan for Glendale Park – a redevelopment of the former Raging Waters/Seven Peaks waterpark site – informed by extensive community input. A subsequent round […]