— 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, […]
Read a detailed FAQ about the Sunnyside Park Lease Agreement.
Pioneer Park, a cornerstone of Salt Lake City’s heritage and a common downtown gathering place, will soon see exciting new updates as Salt Lake City Public Lands begins implementing the Pioneer Park Vision Plan in 2024 What’s happening now? Pioneer Park Tree Removal and Replanting:During this renewal, a critical aspect of improving the park involves […]
Step 1: Develop the Idea Both the public and Salt Lake City Public Lands have the opportunity to initiate projects through the Capital Improvement Program and sometimes through other funding sources. Within Public Lands, projects can be initiated if it falls within the goals of the Master Plan, studies, community request, asset condition data, equitable […]
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 […]
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 […]
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This November, Salt Lake City voters have an opportunity to vote on the Parks, Trails, and Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond. This bond provides the opportunity to build on existing investments to enhance the public lands system. If passed, the City plans to fund eight significant projects across the City. The bond projects were identified […]
Location: 2699 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 STATUS: The estimated completion is late summer 2025. Parking is currently open. The Emigration Trailhead is located north of Sunnyside Avenue across from Rotary Glen Park and the Hogle Zoo, adjacent to the This is the Place and Zoo overflow parking lot. This location represents […]
Location: 360 North Popperton Park Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 STATUS: Construction is currently underway. Sewer-connected restroom permit is pending. Anticipated parking completion is summer 2025. CAUTION: Popperton Park Way is an active public road and will remain open during construction. Please be aware of active construction in front of the Community Garden. Existing […]