— Quick Links — In 2020, the Salt Lake City Council requested an evaluation of the Foothills Plan after public concerns regarding trail-building impacts were raised. The City’s administration determined that a holistic evaluation of the Plan would ensure that future implementation phases would meet the Plan’s vision and goals. In February 2024, Salt Lake […]
Mary’s Spring Blog Post
In the heart of Parley’s Historic Nature Park a small stream trickles out of a hillside. Hidden by trees and bushes, this life-giving water source was once nothing more than a muddy patch of ground, having been “overvisited” by humans and pets. For the past four years Salt Lake City’s Public Lands Department’s Native Plant […]
Cornell Wetlands Blog
Cornell Wetlands: Restoring Water Health Located just south of 10th North on a quiet residential street, Cornell Wetlands does an unsung hero’s work under the form of a water garden landscape. At this location, the Jordan River receives urban runoff from storm water drains on Redwood Road, North Temple, 10th North, and Interstate 15. Before […]
Rotary Glen Dog Park and Trail Project
— Quick Links — Project Description Rotary Glen Open Space received trail upgrades to the trails in the woodland hillsides surrounding the off-leash dog park. Rotary Glen Nature Trails were regraded and better defined to improve safety and user experience. To preserve the woodland habitat surrounding the off-leash dog park, and for the safety of […]
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Foothills Welcome Station Project
Visiting the Foothills? Please take the time to check in at our Welcome Stations.
9line Community Orchard
9line Community Orchard Dedication On Tuesday, April 30th, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Parkview Elementary students, TreeUtah, and Salt Lake City Public Lands gathered at the new 9Line Community Orchard site to plant new fruit trees. This once-vacant .7-acre plot is part of the Mayor’s plan to create community spaces in underutilized city land. The growing 9line Community […]
SLC BST Rehabilitation
— Quick Links — Background & Purpose The Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) was conceived to provide a hiking and biking trail across the Wasatch Front that follows the shoreline of ancient Lake Bonneville. By connecting existing utility roads and user-made trails with newly constructed trail segments, the first 13 miles of BST created a continuous, […]
Foothills Trail Report
Welcome to the SLC Foothills Trail Report! In 2022, the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department launched its first ever “Recreational Trails Team” with a full-time Recreational Trails Manager and two part-time Trails Specialists to take on trail maintenance throughout the Foothills in addition to their work at the 9-Line Bike Park. Fast forward to […]
Foothills Ranger Station
Welcome to the SLC Foothills Ranger Station! In 2022, the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department launched its Park Ranger Program, and with that, came two dedicated Rangers solely for the Foothills Natural Area. Their role is to patrol the Foothills, assist and educate trail users, report areas of concern, and support the health of […]