Hikers and bikers please take note: The section of the West City Creek trail from Bonneville Boulevard trailhead to the BST/West City Creek junction is now open and is designated FOOT TRAFFIC ONLY. Bikers please use the newly extended BST trail access 400 feet south of the West City Creek trailhead on Bonneville Blvd. See map below
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 […]
How Salt Lake City Public Lands Practices Responsible Watering.
— 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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