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Poplar Grove Sportcourt Replacement

Posted on: March 22nd, 2022

Status Ongoing Full Project Scope This project was funded through the Capital Improvement Program in 2021. Community members have increasingly indicated demand for more pickleball courts across the city as the sport is gaining popularity. If six pickleball courts are selected, the existing amenities would make Poplar Grove Park ideal for tournament play. Either court […]

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Fisher Mansion Visioning

Posted on: March 22nd, 2022

Status On Hold Full Project Scope This project examines the historic Fisher Mansion and conducts a visioning effort to reimagine the mansion as a publicly accessible space that provides the opportunity for recreation and education on the Jordan River. The mansion was recently funded for stabilization which will begin as early as 2023. This is […]

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SLC Foothills Trail System Trailhead Infrastructure Improvement Project

Posted on: March 22nd, 2022

— Quick Links — Project Description Salt Lake City Public Lands Department has initiated the development of new trailheads and amenities at five existing access locations: Victory Road, Bonneville Blvd (Salt Dome), 18th Ave (Hilltop Road), Popperton Park, and Emigration Trailhead. The Trailhead Improvement Project is funded separately from the 2020 Foothills Trail System Plan […]

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Wasatch Hollow Access and Amenity Improvements

Posted on: March 22nd, 2022

Status Construction Design Full Project Scope The project will create two additional neighborhood pedestrian access points into the Wasatch Hollow Preserve, from Kensington Avenue and Rosecrest Avenue. Specific Improvements include:• Kensington Avenue: Modification of existing gate to allow pedestrian access and entrance signage• Rosecrest Drive: Stairs from Rosecrest Drive, a pedestrian bridge over Emigration Creek […]

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Hidden Hollow Natural Area Waterwise Enhancements

Posted on: March 22nd, 2022

Status Ongoing Implementation and Construction beginning Spring 2023 Full Project Scope This project will include replacing a failing irrigation system in Hidden Hollow to support central lawn areas, native planting beds, tree plantings, and habitat demonstration areas, and replace native turf and shrubs killed from lack of water, and will remove a few invasive tree […]

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9Line Community Orchard

Posted on: March 16th, 2022

Status Ongoing Full Project Scope The 9Line Community Orchard project will create a unique urban orchard that will be planted on small .70 acre vacant public property located along the 9Line corridor at 1100 West. Anticipated construction of the project will include, grading, site and soil preparation, installation of drip irrigation for improved watering efficiency, […]

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New Westside Trail Connections & Amenities

Posted on: March 15th, 2022

Status Ongoing Full Project Scope This project is a combination of multiple funded projects for SLC: 1. Westside Trail Connections and Amenities: SLC Parks and Public Lands will work with the Glendale and Poplar Grove Community Councils to implement trail improvements that will establish new connections between public parks and open spaces along the Jordan […]

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Fairmont Park Stream Access & Beautification

Posted on: March 15th, 2022

Status Construction Full Project Scope The Fairmont Park Stream Beautification project has completed design and will be moving into construction. Public Lands will be working with a team to stabilize and reconstruct the bank, install new boulders and stepping stones, and build planting areas throughout the western portion of the stream. Upland planting areas and […]

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Folsom Trail: Multi-use Pedestrian & Bicycle Path

Posted on: March 15th, 2022

Full Project Scope The Folsom Trail is an off-street, paved walking and bicycling path that connects Westside neighborhoods and the Gateway District of Downtown. Due to previous property issues on the western third of the project, only part of the trail was completed in 2022 (between 500 West and 1000 West). Completing and enhancing the […]

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Fisher Carriage House

Posted on: February 17th, 2022

Status Construction Ongoing– 75% complete Full Project Scope The completed Carriage House will have office space for our Public Lands volunteer and outreach staff as well as our newly implemented Jordan River Park Rangers. The downstairs space of the Carriage House will serve as a small community gathering space that will be available to book. […]

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