Steenblik Park: Improvement Project
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Project Description
Home to the large bronze-cast cat sculptures (“Dairy Cats” by Day Christensen), Steenblik Park is a 0.61-acre park in the Rose Park neighborhood. Using funds from the Parks GO Bond, approved in November 2022, Steenblik will be enhanced to better reflect neighborhood needs and unique history.
Improvements will include: updated playground equipment; additional seating options; shade structure; more trees; and improved landscaping.
Project Details
Project Location
1050 W 800 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Project Manager
Kira Johnson
Project Status
Project Design & Document Review
Community Engagement
First Round of Public Input
Public Lands conducted the first phase of community engagement for Steenblik Park from May to September 2023.
Click the link below to read what we learned.
Second Round of Public Input
Using the insights shared with us by the community in the first round of public input, a couple designs were created to help visualize the redesign of Steenblik Park.
In October 2024 we heard from hundreds of community members responding to those designs. Click the link below to read in detail what we heard and how your feedback will be incorporated.
Project Updates
CURRENTLY: Project Design & Document Review
The project team has adjusted the design of the park based on feedback received during the second round of public input.
Now, construction documents are being finalized, after which Public Lands will go out to bid to select a construction contractor.
Construction is tentatively expected to begin in 2026.
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.
Second Public Input Opportunity: Showcase concept plans for public evaluation and feedback.
Project Design & Document Review.
Contractor Bidding & Selection.
Construction.
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