April 30, 2021 - Happy Arbor Day! |
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Reimagine Nature: SLC Public Lands Master Plan
The second community engagement window for our "Reimagine Nature: SLC Public Lands Master Plan" will end on May 9th.
So far, over 2,200 people have taken the survey and provided feedback on 10 transformative projects that could shape the future of public lands in Salt Lake City.
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Seven Canyons Fountain
Salt Lake City is requesting community feedback on two potential options for the future of the Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park, which has had its water turned off since 2017 due to health and safety concerns.
The interactive art structure, which was donated to the residents of Salt Lake City in 1993 as a legacy gift from Mr. O.C. Tanner, served as one of the most well-known features of Liberty Park in Salt Lake City for nearly 30 years. The fountain was designed to portray the seven canyons of the Salt Lake Valley, as well as the respective rivers and streams that make up the valley’s watershed.
In 2017, Salt Lake City leadership made the difficult decision to turn the water off at the fountain. An April 2017 inspection report from the Salt Lake County Department of Health noting the many deficiencies under current water quality standards, combined with other concerning maintenance issues at the fountain, made it clear that it was in the public’s best interest to shut off the water.
Click on the link in our bio to learn about what has happened since 2017 and what options the City is currently presenting for community feedback.
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Job Openings with Public Lands
How would you like to spend your workday helping care for our city's parks, trails, trees, golf courses, and other natural areas? If that sounds like your idea of a good time, apply for one our open positions!
We have a variety of groundskeeper, golf, and irrigation positions available (and more!). Click on the button below to learn more about all of our open positions!
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Happy Arbor Day!
On this important day in which we remember the benefits that trees have in our lives, the Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division wants to remind you that trees need supplemental water through the growing season. Please remember to deep water your street trees twice a week. Whether with a 5-gallon bucket or a garden hose, apply enough water to fully saturate the soil around your tree.
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Pavilion Reservations are Now Open!
Starting April 28th, Salt Lake City opened pavilion reservations and all park restrooms for the season. If you plan to make a pavilion reservation, please follow the State of Utah’s current COVID-19 safety guidelines, found at:
Pavilion reservations can be made by clicking the button below. The first date available for reservations will be May 2nd.
It may take a few more days for our crews to open up all park restrooms. Please continue to wear masks and follow other COVID-19 safety best practices so that everyone can feel safe in our public lands this season.
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Friends of Fairmont Park Earth Day Service Event
The Friends of Fairmont Park group held its Earth Day Service events on April 23rd and 24th.
With the help of key partners, 30 new trees were planted around the park. On Saturday the 24th, 23 awesome FRIENDS volunteers trimmed the rose bushes, cleaned up the stream, playgrounds, and grassy areas, and enjoyed the camaraderie of great people on a great day doing great work.
Learn more about the Friends of Fairmont Park Group by clicking the button below.
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Parley's Plaza Statue Repair
On November 6, 2020, a semi-truck lost its brakes and crashed onto the Parley Pratt Plaza on Parley’s Way and 2300 East, hitting and damaging the statue. The truck leaked diesel fuel and oil onto the pavers.
Since then, the Parks Division hired a remediation company to clean up and haul away the contaminated pavers and any residual fuel and oil from the site. Road base was installed to replace the pavers, allowing access through the plaza.
The SLC Arts Council is working on statue repairs. A contractor has been hired to install new pavers that will look like the original ones on the plaza. This work will start soon.
The Parks Division has also been in touch with the community, which was instrumental in the development of the Parley Pratt Plaza, and kept them informed of the progress as it happens.
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9 Line Bike Park Maintenance
Annual spring maintenance will soon be completed at the 9 Line Bike Park. This year’s work focused on resurfacing the pump track, the jump line, return line, and the starting platform and ramp.
Thank you for your understanding. We’re excited to reopen the bike park by May 3rd for its best spring and summer to date!
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Stay Up-To-Date on Foothills Trail Projects
New posts: Our Trails Updates blog post provides informative updates you can use as you plan your recreational outings in the Foothills Natural Area. Click below to see the latest, and bookmark the site to refer to often!
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Cemetery Update
Staff at the Salt Lake City Cemetery continues to make progress towards their goal of reopening the Cemetery to the public by Memorial Day.
The Cemetery has been closed since the September 2020 windstorm toppled over 260 trees on the property.
With the help of an archeologist as well as a local monument company, headstones that were tangled with root balls have been documented, preserved, and will soon be placed back in their proper locations.
Crews are now installing sod and making irrigation repairs in affected areas.
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