As Salt Lake City continues to see lots of snow this winter, our crews are working to keep sidewalks and walkways clear of snow and ice.
While we actively clear our parks of snow and ice after storms, we greatly appreciate community members keeping an eye out for any areas in our parks needing attention.
To notify Public Lands of parks needing snow and ice removal, contact our office at (801) 972-7800 or use the SLC Mobile app.
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Join us at the Mayor's Bike to Work Day!
Wednesday, February 8th, 7:30 AM
The event will start at Liberty Park at 7:30 AM and will end at the City and County Building. The ride will begin at approximately 8:15 AM.
We will have coffee and breakfast refreshments on hand to fuel the ride!
The route will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
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Allen Park Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan Update |
Public Lands is excited to announce that we will begin work on the Adaptive Reuse and Management Plan for Allen Park this month.
After a rigorous selection process, the GSBS consultant team, with support from Wilkinson-Ferrari and Bowen Collins and Associates, has been selected to support the City on this plan. This plan will be developed throughout 2023, with robust public and community engagement beginning in the early months of 2023. It will set the stage for the future of Allen Park.
Public Lands will be meeting with the Friends of Allen Park group in February to share information about the plan and to introduce the team.
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SITES Certification for New Glendale Park |
On January 18th, 2023, Salt Lake City staff members from Sustainability, Engineering, and Public Lands gathered to discuss SITES certification for the new Glendale Park.
SITES certification is a process that starts from park design to ensure sustainability in the planning, design, construction and management of landscapes and outdoor spaces. SITES projects enhance biodiversity and mitigate climate change, while conserving resources, improving public health, and protecting critical ecosystems.
Per recommendations from the Glendale Regional Park Master Plan, the project team is now working towards SITES certification for this project.
For more information on SITES certification, visit the link below.
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Memory Grove Stairs and Sidewalk Project |
In January, a stair and sidewalk replacement project began south of the Memorial House at Memory Grove Park.
Over time, rocks have begun to pop up on the stairs and sidewalk in this area creating tripping hazards. The replacement will alleviate these tripping hazards and will be complete by the end of February.
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Cemetery Begins Irrigation Maintenance Project |
Crews are replacing irrigation wiring with new wiring that will control the cemetery's new smart irrigation system. The technology behind the new smart system will give us better control, resulting in improved water conservation.
Trenches, like the ones shown in the photo, will be dug within and adjacent to the roadways in the cemetery. Gravesites will not be affected by this project.
The project is expected to be complete by Memorial Day.
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Foothills Trail System Plan Evaluation |
Our outdoor recreation and conservation consultant SE Group conducted a full site visit of Phase I construction and Foothills environments in October and conducted orientations and training for City staff (Public Lands, Public Utilities, Engineering). Internal stakeholder meetings with numerous City departments (e.g. Public Safety, Planning, Transportation) in November to involve as many City entities as possible.
External stakeholder meetings commenced in December with government stakeholders and land managers (US Forest Service, University of Utah, Tribal Leaders) and community organizations (community councils; recreation and conservation advocacy groups; and accessibility and inclusion advocates).
SE Group is collaborating with our environmental consultant SWCA and will be publishing some initial findings early in the spring. After the Phase I trail construction evaluation is complete, they will begin evaluating and updating potential future alignments for Phase II and beyond. Their work will be summarized with a formal amendment to the Trails Plan that will be presented to City Council this summer or fall.
SLC Public Lands is also bringing on board a communications firm this spring to assist us in timely and helpful messaging for our residents and visitors.
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Foothills Trail System Infrastructure Improvement Project |
The Foothills Trailhead Infrastructure Improvement Project consists of the improvement of trailheads and amenities at five existing access locations: Victory Road, Bonneville Blvd (Salt Dome), 18th Ave (Hilltop Road), Popperton Park, and Emigration Trailhead.
The Engineering Division received formal feedback from partnering City departments and regional agencies on the 70% construction drawings earlier in January.
Recent projects adjacent to the Emigration Trailhead (Hogle Zoo construction project and the possibility of a future roundabout at Sunnyside Ave and Crestview Drive) will reduce the scale of the project at that site. Visit the project webpage linked below for more information.
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Rocky Mountain Power Wildfire Mitigation Project |
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Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) has scheduled four phases of power pole and infrastructure replacement in the Foothills from 2022-2024.
SLC Public Lands was brought in to consult and supervise trail rehabilitation and restoration efforts after the first phase project on the University of Utah and USFS property in the summer and fall of 2022.
The second phase is scheduled for 2023 between Kay Rees Park (14th Ave & N St), runs west and through the I Street Bike Park, across the central Foothills above 18th Avenue and returns south to 11th Avenue along the ridge east of Terrace Hills Drive. Visit the project webpage for maps and photos.
Public Lands and Public Utilities leadership is working with RMP to develop an access, construction, and rehabilitation plan to protect the landscape and trails while ensuring this community safety project can occur as effectively as possible.
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