Jordan River Water Trail Vegetation Project Resumes This Winter Restoration along the Jordan River Water Trail resumed on January 19, continuing the work that was done between 2022 and 2024. This is a multi-year effort to restore the health, safety, and accessibility of the river corridor. After a productive fall season, vegetation maintenance will continue through the spring and summer until the current phase of the […]
Salt Lake City unveils final design for Fairmont Park
Salt Lake City unveils final design for Fairmont Park Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has unveiled the final concept design for Fairmont Park, marking an exciting milestone in the reimagining of one of the City’s most beloved neighborhood parks. Located at 1040 E. Sugarmont Dr. in the heart of Sugar House, the 27-acre park will be transformed through a community-driven […]
Calling All SLC Dog Owners! Have you been to Parley’s Historic Nature Park?
Calling All SLC Dog Owners! Have you been to Parley’s Historic Nature Park? If you’re looking for the PAWfect place to get out in nature with your pup, Parley’s Historic Nature Park should be at the top of your list. This fenced, off-leash friendly, park is a favorite for dog owners around the city. There […]
Water Bags and Why We Don’t Use Them
Water Bags and Why We Don’t Use Them Our Urban Forestry team often gets asked if they will be providing water bags to residents with newly planted trees. Although they have been included with your new tree in the past, the team has found that tree watering bags cause more trouble than they are worth. […]
New In-Ground Trash Cans for Select SLC Parks and The Jordan River Trail
New In-Ground Trash Cans for Select SLC Parks and The Jordan River Trail In July 2025, the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department piloted new, in-ground trashcans along the 9 Line Bike Trail. These inaugural cans were just the start. As crews monitored these receptacles over the next two months, they saw that just one […]
Salt Lake City Public Lands: 2026 Goals
Salt Lake City Public Lands: 2026 Goals Happy New Year! Exciting things are happening for Salt Lake City Public Lands in 2026. This year we are taking on more projects, hosting dynamic community events, and expanding our volunteer base across the city. In this blog post you’ll find each department’s goals for making an impact […]
How to Enjoy your Parks & Public Lands in the Cold
How to Enjoy your Parks & Public Lands in the Cold Just because there’s a chill in the air doesn’t mean your public lands deserve the cold shoulder. With a little bit of forethought, your SLC parks and trails are still the perfect place to visit all year round. Here are our tips for staying […]
2025: A Year of Impact with Public Lands Volunteers
2025: A Year of Impact with Public Lands Volunteers In 2025, our volunteers showed what’s possible when a community comes together to care for our public lands. Over the course of 12 months, more than 2,400 volunteers rolled up their sleeves and dedicated their time, energy, and passion to restoring spaces across the city. The […]
Reimagining Landscapes with SLC’s Restoration Ecology Team
Reimagining Landscapes with SLC’s Restoration Ecology Team When it comes to the landscape, what few might notice, our team obsesses over. Our Restoration Ecology team has been hard at work over the past few years dreaming and executing new ways for Salt Lake City’s Landscapes to thrive not just now, but long term. This […]
Salt Lake City Completes the First Phase of the Highly Anticipated Glendale Park
Salt Lake City Completes the First Phase of the Highly Anticipated Glendale Park Salt Lake City and community members opened the first phase of Glendale Park on Saturday, the City’s first regional park in more than 60 years. Located on the site of the former Raging Waters/Seven Peaks water park (1375 W. 1700 South), the space […]