August 2022 Newsletter

Public Lands Celebrates the Retirement of Parks Division Director Lee Bollwinkel

On Friday August 12th, Public Lands celebrated the retirement of Parks Division Director Lee Bollwinkel after 42 years of service.

Check out the article below to learn more about Lee's career and contributions to Public Lands. 
Read the Article

Volunteers Needed for Jackson Park Pergola Rebuild

Join us this Thursday and Friday (Sep. 1-2) at 7:30AM to help rebuild the pergola at Jackson Park! (481 N. Grant Street)


You will get free lunch & a t-shirt! Email [email protected] to RSVP and get more details.

Salt Lake City Formally Announces Park Ranger Program

On Wednesday, August 24th, Mayor Mendenhall held a press conference to formally announce the new Salt Lake City Park Ranger Program!


Check out the video below to meet the rangers and learn more about their new role in Public Lands. 

Meet the Park Rangers
New Playground Opens at Miami Park

The Miami Park (1571 N Miami Rd) Playground build day was a huge success!


Dozen of community volunteers and volunteers from a funding partner, Pure Storage, gathered over a three-day period to construct the new playground.


The playground is now open to the public and has received a lot of positive feedback from the community.


Check out the video below showcasing the build from start to finish!

Project Video

Glendale Regional Park Plan Update

Salt Lake City Public Lands is pleased to present the community-informed Vision Plan for Glendale Regional Park, the redevelopment of the former Raging Waters water park site.


Check out the link below to view the vision plan and learn more. 

Project Webpage
Public Lands Begins Jordan River Water Trail Debris & Removal Project

Public Lands has begun work on the Jordan River Water Trail Tree & Debris Removal project.


Running from August 2022 - November 2022, this project consists of the removal of certain trees and other organic matter and debris waste from the Salt Lake City managed section of the Jordan River Water Trail corridor (approx. 2100 South to 2400 North) to enhance safe and accessible non-motorized watercraft navigation while minimizing bank erosion and strengthening bank stability.


The Trails and Natural Lands team are sharing weekly project updates and progress photos at the link below. Be sure to check it out!

Project Updates
Wasatch Hollow Park Usage Survey

Public Lands is looking to learn more about current and desired activities at Wasatch Hollow Park (1650 E 1700 S), particularly around off-leash dogs.


Wasatch Hollow Park was officially designated for off-leash hours in 2017.


The City has designed new informative signage on the off-leash rules which will be installed at the park in the coming weeks.


Public Lands also created the following survey to gain insights on park usage.


The survey will be closing this Friday, September 2nd. 

Survey

Upcoming Events


Be sure to join us for the following upcoming events!


Events Calendar
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