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Public Lands Department Blog
Wetland in a Box
Wetland in a Box Native Plant Restoration And “Wetland-in-a-Box” Liberty Park, an epicenter of activity in the summer, is also home to Parks and Public Lands’ Native Plant Restoration Project. In the Liberty Park Greenhouse lay hundreds of “Wetland-in-a-Box” native plant kits, grown from manually harvested seeds throughout the region, and tended to until they’re ready to plant in targeted restoration sites. These two-feet-by-three-feet boxes create a unique and balanced micro-ecological […]
Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights – The 13 Youth Amendments
Helping our youth enjoy the natural wonders around them is what Salt Lake City Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (COBR) is all about. We believe that every child has the right to the great outdoors regardless of access, background or ability. Why is the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights Important? Research has shown that consistent […]
Public Lands Fire Restrictions
For more information regarding citywide fire restrictions click here.
Trail Updates in the Foothills Natural Area
— Quick Links — Find the latest updates on trail maintenance projects, closures, current trail conditions, and more. June 3, 2025 Trail Update: Summer has arrived in the Foothills. Conditions are dry, and wildflowers are blooming! Navigating Muddy Trails October 30, 2024 If its sticking to your wheels, heels, or paws, turn around! As we […]
Using Fascines to Stabilize Creekbanks
A First for Salt Lake City’s Trails and Natural Lands We think fascines are awesome, and we’re even more enthusiastic about the potential they have as a natural intervention to prevent erosion, increase the health of our creek and riverbanks, and improve the quality of our water. Our team here at TNL, in partnership with […]
Riverview Boat Ramp
Located at 1835 N. Redwood Road, the Riverview Boat Ramp provides non-motorized access into the Jordan River. This can be used as a starting point to complete a short 1.5 hour float from the Riverview Trailhead to the Porters Landing Boat Ramp in North Salt Lake. Additional boat ramps on the Jordan River will be […]
Memory Grove Sidewalk Project to Austin Stairs
Project Summary Salt Lake City Parks Division is constructing a sidewalk from Memory Grove Park to the Austin Stairs. Currently the area is woodchipped and when we receive moisture of any sort the area becomes a safety issue so we are addressing it. This project will add a sidewalk and some stairs to make a […]