Public Lands Projects
General Obligation (GO) Bond
In November 2022, 71% of Salt Lake City (“City”) voters voted to approve the $85 million Parks, Trails and Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond.
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Many current projects are linked below. If you need more information about a project happening in a park near you, please contact us for additional information at parks@slcgov.com
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Allen Park Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan
Project Status: Finalizing Plan
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Backman Community Open Space
Project Status: Design for landscape and safety improvements
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Community Parks Bilingual Signage
Project Status: Installation of Signs
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Cottonwood Park: GO Bond Project
Project status: We want to hear from you! Attend the workshops…
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Donner Trail Park: GO Bond Project
Project status: Developing concept designs
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Emerald Ribbon Action Plan
Project status: Developing concept designs. Workshops coming up on July 10 and 11, 2024!
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Fairmont Park: GO Bond Project
Project Status: Developing Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
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Folsom Trail: GO Bond Project
This project connects 1000 West to 500 West and the North Temple FrontRunner Station. The Folsom Trail is an off-street, paved walking and bicycling path.
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Glendale Park Redevelopment
Project status: Preparing for construction for summer of 2024
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Hidden Hollow Landscape and Irrigation Improvements
Project Status: Construction
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Ida M. Cotten Park: GO Bond Project
Project status: We want to hear from you!
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Jefferson Park
Project Status: Preparing for playground install, planning for other funded projects
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Liberty Park Playground: GO Bond Project
Project status: Project Design & Document Review
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Madsen Park: GO Bond Project
Project Status: We want to hear from you!
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Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park Capital Improvement Program Project
Project Status: Design phase starts Spring of 2024
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Peace Labyrinth: GO Bond Project
Project status: Developing concept designs.
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Pioneer Park Improvements
Project status: Phase 1 design is underway through 2024, with construction anticipated in 2025.
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Richmond Park: GO Bond Project
Project Status: Developing Concept Designs
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Rose Park Neighborhood Center Project
Project Status: Preparing for Construction
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Seven Canyons Fountain
Project status: Securing designers & artists
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Steenblik Park: GO Bond Project
Project Status: Developing concept designs
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Sunnyside Park: GO Bond Project
Project Status: Developing Scope of Work
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Taufer Park: GO Bond Project
Project Status: Develop concept designs
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Warm Springs Park and North Gateway Park: GO Bond Project
Project Status: Developing Concept Designs
Additional Resources
Public Lands Master Plan
This plan establishes an inspirational framework to guide how Public Lands will care for, grow and prioritize investments for the next 10-20 years.
Cemetery Master Plan
The three main purposes of this Master Plan are:
– Guide the preservation & management of Cemetery.
– Expand access to and enhance appropriate uses of the Cemetery as a multi-use facility.
– Address future financial sustainability of the Cemetery.
Foothills System Master Plan
The Plan’s vision is to provide a variety of recreational trail and cultural experiences for diverse ages and abilities while managing the Foothills’ environmental resources for future generations.
Parks and Recreation Action Plan.
This plan was created in 2001. It includes information about Salt Lake City’s Park system and an overview an assessment of needs.
