Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined community members today to celebrate the grand opening of Liberty Park’s Seven Canyon Refuge (formerly Seven Canyons Fountain), a reimagined public art space that encourages visitors to experience the intersection of art and nature. Originally donated to the residents of Salt Lake City by O.C. Tanner in 1993, […]
National Public Lands Day!
National Public Lands Day! Today is National Public Lands Day! The Department of Public Lands is fairly new to the city and we are incredibly proud of the work being done by each of our divisions. We want you all to get to know a little more about us, so let’s introduce you to our […]
Rotary Play Park Closing for Makeover
Rotary Play Park Closing for Makeover Liberty Park’s Rotary Play Park will be closing on September 2, 2025, for a makeover after two decades of use. History: This all-ages and all-abilities play park was created to honor the 2002 Winter Paralympic Games hosted in Utah. The play park has been a staple in the Salt […]
Sections of the Jordan River Trail are Reopen – Just in Time for Summer Fun!
Sections of the Jordan River Trail are Reopen – Just in Time for Summer Fun! On July 11, 2025, Salt Lake City officials reopened a portion of the Jordan River Trail that had been closed to the public since April to address safety and environmental concerns. This section, located between Cottonwood Park and 700 North, is now ready […]