Allen Park Phase One Development
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Project Description
Phase I Design and Construction is funded by $5 million from the voter-approved General Obligation Bond funds, and internal City funds for improvements to Emigration Creek. Building on the Cultural Landscape Report (2022) and the Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan (2024), Phase 1 will refine the final recommended concept plan for Allen Park into Design and Construction.
With public support, the city desires Allen Park to be an open, public, pedestrian park that highlights the site’s unique history, preserves and enhances ecological features, repairs the artistic expressions scattered throughout the site, and restores key structures.
During Phase I the city will work closely with Public Utilities to improve Emigration Creek’s ecological function and capacity for stormwater management while also developing safe opportunities for visitors to access and enjoy the creek. In addition to creek revitalization efforts, the primary drive in Allen Park will be reimagined to improve the user experience while maintaining sensitivity to historic components of the landscape. The numerous art monuments found throughout Allen Park are defining features and key sites will be identified and prioritized for stabilization and restoration. Finally, much needed utility upgrades will be included in the project. Building improvements are not part of Phase I due to bond funding parameters. The project will pursue SITES certification.
Project Details
Project Location
1328 Allen Park Drive
Project Manager
Amy Reid
Amy.Reid@slc.gov
Project Status
Design to Begin Summer 2025
Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan
Sustainable Sites
Salt Lake City is pursuing sustainable SITES certification for Allen Park. SITES-certified projects help reduce water demand, filter and reduce stormwater runoff, enhance biodiversity, provide pollinator and wildlife habitat, reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, improve human health, increase outdoor recreation opportunities and much more.
Project Updates
August 2025
The park is scheduled for closure August 25 to 27 for demolition of the Aviary structure.
Public Lands has engaged a consultant and the design phase has officially started.
The water and fire line permit has been approved with construction anticipated for fall 2025.
Project Timeline
Allen Park Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan- Planning and Engagement
Step 1
Preliminary planning and research
Step 2
Technical evaluations with consultants and experts
Step 3
First Round of Engagement: Identify community values and vision for the park
Step 4
Second Round of Engagement: Develop concept plans and seek community feedback
Step 5
Review community feedback and develop final adaptive reuse plan
Step 6
Finalize Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan
Allen Park Development- Phase 1 Design
Step 1
Refine Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan concept
Step 2
Share refined concept with the public
Step 3
Develop construction documents
Step 4
Contractor bidding and selection
Step 5
Construction begins
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