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Reimagining Landscapes with SLC’s Restoration Ecology Team When it comes to the landscape, what few might notice, our team obsesses over. Our Restoration Ecology team has been hard at work over the past few years dreaming and executing new ways for Salt Lake City’s Landscapes to thrive not just now, but long term.   This […]

Salt Lake City Completes the First Phase of the Highly Anticipated Glendale Park  Salt Lake City and community members opened the first phase of Glendale Park on Saturday, the City’s first regional park in more than 60 years. Located on the site of the former Raging Waters/Seven Peaks water park (1375 W. 1700 South), the space […]

Turning a New Leaf on Weed Barrier Methods with Trails & Natural Lands   Each Autumn, thousands of leaves fall across the Salt Lake City valley. And, while some spend Saturdays neatly piling them across their yards with a rake, others let them live another life on the ground.   It’s no secret that utilizing your […]

For the Love of Stewardship Every year our Stewardship Team coordinates hundreds of volunteers to give back to our public lands. While the season for plantings and trash clean up typically peaks in the spring and summer months, our fall season has proven that nothing can stop the stewardship spirit. In October alone our volunteers […]

BE W.I.L.D – Do what you can We Can All Do Our Part Through Volunteer & Stewardship We can all do our part through volunteering and stewardship. If we can give a little time and effort to our community spaces, they will remain places of refuge and rejuvenation now and for years to come. Find […]

Five years after a windstorm swept through SLC and knocked down 250 trees in the city cemetery, the restoration effort is officially complete. Mayor Mendenhall joined the Friends of the Salt Lake City Cemetery, staff from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands, and community volunteers to plant the final trees, fully replacing what […]

Salt Lake City celebrates the completion of the first GO Bond project, Backman Community Open Space   Salt Lake City celebrated the grand opening of Backman Community Open Space, 601 N. 1500 West, marking the completion of the first project funded through the City’s Parks, Trails and Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond on Nov. 20, […]

BE W.I.L.D – Limit your impact Be Aware of the Impact of Your Feet, Wheels, and Paws We are visitors in these community spaces. Let’s leave them better than we found them. If you bring it with you, make sure it leaves with you. Be aware of the impact of your feet, wheels, and paws […]

Learning About Trees with Rowland Hall Fifth Graders Earlier this year, Urban Forestry staff gave an engaging presentation about the importance of trees to Rowland Hall’s fifth-grade classes. The collaboration was initiated by Kiara Rivera, a dedicated teacher at the school who wanted her students to learn more about the role trees play in creating […]

BE W.I.L.D – Inclusive Spaces: Our Public Lands are for Everyone to Share Our public lands are for everyone to share. Be aware and respectful of all visitors and their needs. Learn guidelines and expectations for specific spaces to support a welcoming and inclusive environment. Accessibility in our public lands is a priority for the city […]

Allen Park: The Hidden Gem of SLC Public Lands Tucked away in the heart of Salt Lake City is Allen Park, a magical place that blends art and nature. Often called a hidden gem among SLC’s public lands, this one-of-a-kind park is an incredibly special piece of Salt Lake City history. The History of Allen […]

BE W.I.L.D – Welcome to our Public Lands! What are Public Lands? Public Lands are parks, trails and natural lands, urban forests, and golf courses owned by Salt Lake City. These lands provide unique outdoor spaces that embrace diversity, inclusivity, and the shared environment of nature. Prioritizing time outside Whether you prefer a park or […]

Five Must Visit Spooky Season Spots in SLC: Public Lands Edition Not into haunted houses or the corn maze craze hallmarking this month? Good News — You can still celebrate spooky season – with us! October is the perfect month to explore or revisit your local parks and natural lands. Check out this list of […]

SLC Park Rangers: Who Are They & What Do They Do? Who are they Salt Lake City’s Park Rangers are dedicated to improving our public lands by ensuring that our parks, trails, and natural areas remain safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone. The rangers help foster a sense of connection and care for the outdoor […]

Fall is in full swing and winter is quickly approaching. With the change in season, you may notice a common “Restrooms Closed” sign popping up around your favorite parks and public lands. We know it can be inconvenient when facilities are locked, but there are important reasons behind this seasonal closure. It all comes down […]

Tucked away off S 900, just West the Jordan River, you’ll find the Fred and Ila Fife Wetland Preserve. Serving as one of the city’s two wetland areas, Fife is a piece of our Salt Lake City Natural Lands that has been a recent source of educational opportunity and a vision of stewardship for the […]

Help Shape the Future of Liberty Park! Liberty Park, the oldest park in Utah, is more than just a green space. It is the heart of the 9th and 9th and Liberty Wells neighborhoods. With its walking paths, playgrounds, and community gathering areas, the park is a hub. Generations of Salt Lake City residents have […]

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined community members today to celebrate the grand opening of Liberty Park’s Seven Canyon Refuge (formerly Seven Canyons Fountain), a reimagined public art space that encourages visitors to experience the intersection of art and nature. Originally donated to the residents of Salt Lake City by O.C. Tanner in 1993, […]

National Public Lands Day! Today is National Public Lands Day! The Department of Public Lands is fairly new to the city and we are incredibly proud of the work being done by each of our divisions. We want you all to get to know a little more about us, so let’s introduce you to our […]

Calling All Dog Owners! It’s National Responsible Dog Owner Day Salt Lake City is an incredibly dog friendly city and at the Department of Public Lands we love pups in parks and on trails. But with dog privileges comes dog responsibilities. As more people and pets explore our city’s green/natural areas, it is more important […]