Pioneer Park: A Vision for the Future
RAC Rundown
Allen Park
Currents on the Jordan River: Summer 2023
Be W.I.L.D Campaign
Reimagine Neighborhood Parks
Winter Wildlife Awareness Tips
Reimagine Nature: SLC Public Lands Master Plan and The Draw Receive Four Prestigious Awards
Parks, Trails, and Open Space Bond
A New Park is Coming to Gateway!
Regional Athletic Complex Tournament Drives $8.7 Million in Economic Impact for SLC
SLC Foothills Trailhead Infrastructure Improvement Project
Public Lands Begins Jordan River Water Trail Tree & Debris Removal Project
Public Lands Celebrates the Retirement of Parks Division Director Lee Bollwinkel
Miami Park Receives New Community Designed Playground
Salt Lake City Council Adopts Reimagine Nature: SLC Public Lands Master Plan
I-Street Bike Park Management Plan
Pickleball and Tennis Rules
Community Members Featured in Glendale Gather Blocks
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FAQ: Sunnyside Park Lease Agreement On March 5, 2024, Salt Lake City Council voted to approve a below-market ground lease process. The lease consists of 1.175 acres of Salt Lake City-owned property at Sunnyside Park to the University of Utah to facilitate the expansion of the University’s baseball playing field to meet NCAA requirements for […]
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 […]
Welcome back to the Salt Lake City Public Lands Blog! We’re thrilled to update you on the exciting news and events in our city. Today, we focus on the Regional Athletic Complex, also known as RAC, where many incredible projects have been underway. From sports events to playground updates, we’ll share all the exciting developments […]
A historical, yet new addition to Salt Lake City! Welcome back, to the blog that gives you in-depth and detailed information about everything public lands! In this post, we are talking about the newest addition to our city park system. Allen Park, a 7-acre historical park, that has been recently purchased by the city and […]
Welcome to our Summer 2023 Updates on the Jordan River! Salt Lake City Public Lands has many ongoing projects to preserve and enhance the Jordan River Corridor. These projects aim to restore wildlife habitat and native vegetation, increase accessibility, improve water quality and river function, build community, and activate recreational opportunities. This quarterly blog will […]
Have you ever explored the great outdoors? Do you want to learn how to properly care for our public lands? Look no further than the Be Wild campaign, launched by us, Salt Lake City Public Lands Department. The Be Wild campaign, an acronym for Welcome, Inclusive Spaces, Limit your Impact, and Do what you can, […]
In November 2022, Salt Lake City voters clearly communicated their support for new and improved parks, trails, and open spaces. 71 percent of votes on November 8th were in favor of the $85 million Parks, Trails & Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond. For a full list of projects that will be funded by this […]
You’ve probably “Herd” of the elk that have been visiting our City. Due to continued population growth, the wildland-urban interface is shrinking, and some essential habitat for our local wildlife can be found within our City’s parks and public lands. Here are some helpful winter wildlife awareness tips to keep in mind when recreating outdoors […]
Salt Lake City Public Lands is thrilled to announce that we have received four awards honoring the following projects: Reimagine Nature: SLC Public Lands Master Plan Each year, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recognizes the best landscape architecture in the country. Out of 500 submissions, only 28 projects received recognition this year. Reimagine […]
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 […]
The Gateway Triangle project was recently funded through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to plan a new park in the downtown community. Community engagement will be conducted through the Fall of 2022 that will focus on developing a vision of the space in collaboration with downtown community members. Come visit us at the Downtown Farmer’s […]
The Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) is the premier multi-sports venue featuring 16 natural grass fields, breathtaking mountain views, and a location just minutes from downtown Salt Lake and the SLC international airport. Ever wonder how just one event at the RAC impacts Salt Lake City economically as a whole? In June 2022, the RAC hosted […]
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 development of these trailheads supports the greater demand for access to outdoor recreational opportunities and environmental protection through trail […]
Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has dedicated funds to remove certain trees and other organic matter and debris waste from the Jordan River Water Trail corridor to enhance safe and accessible non-motorized watercraft navigation while minimizing bank erosion and strengthening bank stability. The Salt Lake City segment of the Jordan River (approx. 2100 […]
On Friday, August 12th, Salt Lake City Public Lands celebrated the retirement of Parks Division Director Lee Bollwinkel after 42 years of service. Lee began working for the city in 1978 on the Parks mow crew during the summer as a junior in high school. In 1981, Lee began working full time for the department. […]
Salt Lake City’s Westpointe neighborhood has a new place for children to play. On Thursday July 28th, a brand new community-and-kid-designed playground was installed at Miami Park (1571 N Miami Rd). The playground installation was completed over the course of a two day build period that brought more than 100 volunteers together from Salt Lake […]
As Public Lands thinks about what the future of Salt Lake City holds over the next 20 years, one thing that the department can guarantee is a commitment to transforming and sustaining quality outdoor spaces for the City’s residents, visitors, and wildlife. On June 7th, Salt Lake City council adopted the Reimagine Nature: SLC Public […]
Status In Progress: The stakeholder working group of city staff, park users, and neighborhood residents meet quarterly to discuss main topics: safety & compliance; internal park guidelines; trailhead & access. Work began in October 2022 and has a goal for an agreed upon management plan by 2024. I Street Bike Park User Survey SLC Public […]
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 […]