Salt Lake City Creates Improved Access to the Foothills As a way to increase access to the Foothills Natural Area, Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands opened the first of four new trailheads at Bonneville Boulevard, 675 N. Bonneville Blvd on Tuesday. The new trailheads offer welcoming spaces that create an improved and user-friendly experience […]
Bonneville Blvd Trailhead Grand Opening
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 9:00-9:30am Salt Lake City is pleased to announce the opening of a new trailhead at Bonneville Boulevard. The Bonneville Boulevard Trailhead is one of four new trailheads opening in 2025. The other three trailheads are Popperton Park, Victory Road, and Emigration Canyon. Trailheads offer welcoming spaces for the community to gather before […]
Memorial Day in the Salt Lake City Cemetery
Observing Memorial Day in the Salt Lake City Cemetery Salt Lake City Cemetery is full of history, as the largest municipally owned cemetery in the nation. Over the past 169 years, Salt Lakers have laid their loved ones to rest in this peaceful garden that has come to hold so many treasured memories. Memorial Day […]
Native Plant Program – Monarchs and Milkweed
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.
Native Plant Seed Exchange Information
About the Seed Exchange Program Native Plant Program staff collect seeds from Utah native plants in the field or from previously harvested seeds that have been propagated in our greenhouse. These seeds are available to the public through the seed exchange program at Salt Lake City public libraries while supplies last. Our goal is to […]
2024 Volunteer Impact
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 […]
Donner Trail Park FAQ
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 […]
PFAS & Ski Wax
Take a closer look at your ski wax. Could it be harming our health and environment?
Late Summer Wildflowers in the Foothills
Craving color on your hike? Late summer wildflowers still offer color and beauty along our trails.