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Pickleball and Tennis Rules

Posted on: January 6th, 2022
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Community Members Featured in Glendale Gather Blocks

Posted on: December 29th, 2021

For more information about this artwork, visit: https://saltlakearts.org/2021/11/22/glendale-park-receives-new-art-installation-glendale-gather-blocks/  Brief bios of the individuals who are featured in the artwork are included below:  A1: Kim Khuu – works with Glendale Seniors at Sunday Anderson and at the Vietnamese Senior Association.  A2: Gilberto “Coach Juan” Rejon Magana – works with youth at Hartland Community Center, coaches soccer, and is an activist through […]

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Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System Plan Update

Posted on: September 14th, 2021

The City is proposing a thorough and inclusive process to ensure that the Foothills Trail System is completed in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, enjoyable, accessible, safe, low-maintenance, and responsive and transparent to the community at large.  How to Get Involved?

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Salt Lake City Public Lands Becomes Own Department

Posted on: August 5th, 2021

The last few years have been exciting, enlightening, and unprecedented for Salt Lake City Public Lands.  For many years, Salt Lake City Public Lands consisted of three city divisions or programs within the City’s Public Services Department: Parks, Trails & Natural Lands, and Urban Forestry. (Click here and see page A-2 to better understand the […]

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Parks Division

Posted on: July 30th, 2021

Phone: (801)972-7800 | Email: parks@slcgov.com

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Wetland in a Box

Posted on: July 16th, 2021

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 […]

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Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights – The 13 Youth Amendments

Posted on: July 9th, 2021

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 […]

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Public Lands Fire Restrictions

Posted on: July 2nd, 2021

For more information regarding citywide fire restrictions click here.

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Trail Updates in the Foothills Natural Area

Posted on: March 23rd, 2021

— 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 […]

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Using Fascines to Stabilize Creekbanks

Posted on: March 19th, 2021

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 […]

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