Liberty Park Playground: GO Bond Project
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About the Project
Built as an all-ages and abilities park that honored the legacy of the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games hosted in Utah, Liberty Park’s Rotary Play Park is well-loved and well-worn. Reimagining Liberty Park’s Rotary Play Park will utilize $2 million of the Reimagine Neighborhood Parks General Obligation bond funding (approved in November 2022) to conduct engagement around the community vision and desired usage. The goal of community engagement for this project is to revitalize the playground in a manner that sizably increases demand and park utilization. Upon completion of public engagement, the City will go through a detailed design process and implement the established vision for the playground. The completed project will feature new and improved amenities that are prioritized by residents and celebrate the community this park serves.
Project Details
Project Location:
600 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Project Manager:
Tom Millar
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Project Status:
Project Design & Document Review
Project History
First Round of Public Input
In the summer of 2023, we talked to families at the play park, met with area Community Councils, held focus groups, and surveyed hundreds of people online to learn what additions and improvements users wanted to see. Many people said they wanted a playground that’s accessible for children of all ages and abilities. Playground features that encourage exploration through imaginative play and obstacle courses were high on the preference survey as were a natural, open space concept, shade structures, drinking fountains, improved sightlines, and other safety features.
Second Round of Public Input
Based on community feedback we heard in the first round, we developed three design concepts in early 2024. After gathering more input in May, we’ve refined these ideas into a final design! This concept reflects public preferences, including desired activities, clearer sightlines, more shade, and better seating.
Project Updates
Next Steps
The team is currently reviewing the design to prepare for construction. The goal is to advertise for a construction contractor in 2025 and begin construction shortly after. It is tentatively expected that the playground will be completed early of 2026.
While Liberty Park Playground is under construction, visit the following playgrounds:
- Northeast Liberty Playground (600 Harvey Milk Blvd)
- Richmond Park (444 E 600 S)
- Ida Cotten Park (1815 S 300 E)
- Van Ness Tot Lot (426 Van Ness Pl S)
Project Timeline
Develop the project’s scope of work.
First Public Input Opportunity: Identify the Public’s values and vision for the project.
Evaluate Public Feedback.
Develop Concept Designs.
Public Input Opportunity 2: Showcase concept plans for public evaluation and feedback.
Project Design & Document Review.
Contractor Bidding & Selection.
Construction.
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