Be W.I.L.D.
Celebrate the beauty of Salt Lake City’s Public Lands while fostering community connection and personal responsibility. We invite you to join us in making our shared outdoor spaces more vibrant and cherished!
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W — Welcome to our Public Lands
What are Public Lands?
Public lands are parks, trails & natural lands, urban forests, and golf courses owned by the city of Salt Lake. These lands provide unique outdoor spaces that embrace diversity, inclusivity, and the shared environment of nature.
I — Inclusive spaces
Our Public Lands are for Everyone to Share
Our public lands are for everyone to share. Be aware and respectful of all visitors and their needs. Learn the use guidelines and expectations for specific spaces to support a welcoming and inclusive environment. Accessibility in our public lands is a priority for the city of Salt Lake to create spaces where everyone can belong.
L — Limit your impact
Be Aware of the Impact of Your Feet, Wheels, and Paws
We are visitors in these community spaces. Let’s leave them better than we found them. If you bring it with you, make sure it leaves with you. Be aware of the impact of your feet, wheels, and paws.
D — Do what you can
We Can All Do Our Part through Volunteer & Stewardship
We can all do our part through volunteering and stewardship. If we can give a little time and effort to our community spaces, they will remain places of refuge and rejuvenation now and for years to come. Find opportunities to volunteer on our stewardship page.
Learn more about how to Be W.I.L.D in these curated blog posts from our team!
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Wildlife Awareness Tips
Have you seen wildlife when recreating the Foothills? Learn more about how to safely navigate a wildlife encounter.
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Late Summer Wildflowers in the Foothills
Craving color on your hike? Late summer wildflowers still offer color and beauty along our trails.
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Keeping Pickleball Inclusive
How can we create a respectful pickleball culture so that our shared courts remain inclusive and open to all?
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Muddy Conditions
If it’s sticking to your wheels, heels, or paws… Why should you turn around on a muddy trail?
Salt Lake City Park Ranger Program
Park Rangers can provide more information about how to Be W.I.L.D. They’ll help connect you with volunteer opportunities, interesting ranger-led educational events, can answer questions about trail and park etiquette, and will welcome you to new spaces in your neighborhood.