Jordan River Water Trail Vegetation Project Resumes This Winter Restoration along the Jordan River Water Trail resumed on January 19, continuing the work that was done between 2022 and 2024. This is a multi-year effort to restore the health, safety, and accessibility of the river corridor. After a productive fall season, vegetation maintenance will continue through the spring and summer until the current phase of the […]
Protected: Calling All SLC Dog Owners! Have you been to Parley’s Historic Nature Park?
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New In-Ground Trash Cans for Select SLC Parks and The Jordan River Trail
New In-Ground Trash Cans for Select SLC Parks and The Jordan River Trail In July 2025, the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department piloted new, in-ground trashcans along the 9 Line Bike Trail. These inaugural cans were just the start. As crews monitored these receptacles over the next two months, they saw that just one […]
Salt Lake City Public Lands: 2026 Goals
Salt Lake City Public Lands: 2026 Goals Happy New Year! Exciting things are happening for Salt Lake City Public Lands in 2026. This year we are taking on more projects, hosting dynamic community events, and expanding our volunteer base across the city. In this blog post you’ll find each department’s goals for making an impact […]
Reimagining Landscapes with SLC’s Restoration Ecology Team
Reimagining Landscapes with SLC’s Restoration Ecology Team When it comes to the landscape, what few might notice, our team obsesses over. Our Restoration Ecology team has been hard at work over the past few years dreaming and executing new ways for Salt Lake City’s Landscapes to thrive not just now, but long term. This […]
BE W.I.L.D – Do what you can
BE W.I.L.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 […]
BE W.I.L.D – Limit your impact
BE W.I.L.D – 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 […]
Learning About Trees with Rowland Hall Fifth Graders
Learning About Trees with Rowland Hall Fifth Graders Earlier this year, Urban Forestry staff gave an engaging presentation about the importance of trees to Rowland Hall’s fifth-grade classes. The collaboration was initiated by Kiara Rivera, a dedicated teacher at the school who wanted her students to learn more about the role trees play in creating […]
BE W.I.L.D – Inclusive Spaces: Our Public Lands are for Everyone to Share
BE W.I.L.D – 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 guidelines and expectations for specific spaces to support a welcoming and inclusive environment. Accessibility in our public lands is a priority for the city […]
Allen Park: The Hidden Gem of SLC Public Lands
Allen Park: The Hidden Gem of SLC Public Lands Tucked away in the heart of Salt Lake City is Allen Park, a magical place that blends art and nature. Often called a hidden gem among SLC’s public lands, this one-of-a-kind park is an incredibly special piece of Salt Lake City history. The History of Allen […]