Monarch populations have been in decline in recent decades due to development, climate change, and other factors. Currently, monarch butterflies are under federal protection and may be added to the threatened species list by the end of 2025.
RAC Playground and Shade Structure Design
Take the Survey! There’s a new playground coming to the neighborhood! The Salt Lake City Regional Athletic Center (RAC) is ready for a new playground! The new playground will become a citywide destination, but first and foremost it should celebrate and meet the needs of the Rose Park and Westpointe communities. Please fill out this […]
Poplar Grove Park Court Replacement
Full Project Scope The sportcourt project was funded through the Capital Improvement Program in 2021. This project will reconstruct the existing tennis courts into one tennis and two pickleball courts. It will also create a new central hangout space between the courts, add ADA parking and walkways, and improve landscaping surrounding the court. The Arts […]
Fisher Mansion Visioning
Status On Hold Full Project Scope This project examines the historic Fisher Mansion and conducts a visioning effort to reimagine the mansion as a publicly accessible space that provides the opportunity for recreation and education on the Jordan River. The mansion was recently funded for stabilization which will begin as early as 2023. This is […]
SLC Foothills Trail System Trailhead Infrastructure Improvement Project
— Quick Links — Project Description Salt Lake City Public Lands Department has initiated the development of new trailheads and amenities at five existing access locations: Victory Road, Bonneville Blvd (Salt Dome), 18th Ave (Hilltop Road), Popperton Park, and Emigration Trailhead. The Trailhead Improvement Project is funded separately from the 2020 Foothills Trail System Plan […]
Wasatch Hollow Access and Amenity Improvements
Status Construction Design Full Project Scope The project will create two additional neighborhood pedestrian access points into the Wasatch Hollow Preserve, from Kensington Avenue and Rosecrest Avenue. Specific Improvements include:• Kensington Avenue: Modification of existing gate to allow pedestrian access and entrance signage• Rosecrest Drive: Stairs from Rosecrest Drive, a pedestrian bridge over Emigration Creek […]
Hidden Hollow Natural Area Waterwise Enhancements
Status Ongoing Implementation and Construction beginning Spring 2023 Full Project Scope This project will include replacing a failing irrigation system in Hidden Hollow to support central lawn areas, native planting beds, tree plantings, and habitat demonstration areas, and replace native turf and shrubs killed from lack of water, and will remove a few invasive tree […]
9Line Community Orchard
Status Ongoing Full Project Scope The 9Line Community Orchard project will create a unique urban orchard that will be planted on small .70 acre vacant public property located along the 9Line corridor at 1100 West. Anticipated construction of the project will include, grading, site and soil preparation, installation of drip irrigation for improved watering efficiency, […]
New Westside Trail Connections & Amenities
Status Ongoing Full Project Scope This project is a combination of multiple funded projects for SLC: 1. Westside Trail Connections and Amenities: SLC Parks and Public Lands will work with the Glendale and Poplar Grove Community Councils to implement trail improvements that will establish new connections between public parks and open spaces along the Jordan […]
Fairmont Park Stream Access & Beautification
Status Construction Full Project Scope The Fairmont Park Stream Beautification project has completed design and will be moving into construction. Public Lands will be working with a team to stabilize and reconstruct the bank, install new boulders and stepping stones, and build planting areas throughout the western portion of the stream. Upland planting areas and […]