What's Happening at Pioneer Park?
If you've recently passed by Pioneer Park this month, you've probably noticed some large, temporary structures.
These temporary structures were part of the IFSC Climbing World Cup hosted in the park May 20th through May 22nd.
Find more details about this event here.
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Liberty Park Splash Pad
The splash pad at Liberty Park is now open!
The splash pad will be open daily from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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Miami Park Playground Update
Public Lands and KABOOM! held a community event on May 17th to gather design recommendations and preferences from the community for the new playground installation at Miami Park.
Westpointe Community Council and community members assisted in promoting the event and a public survey was open for two weeks, closing a day after the feedback event. KABOOM! Is now working with Landscape Structures, the manufacturer, to develop a concept design which will be used for the final playground implementation.
Playground construction will be completed with volunteers provided by the funding partner, Pure Good Foundation, and Public Lands, and will occur from July 26-28th. The new playground will be open to the public on July 29th.
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Urban Forestry Tree Watering Calendar |
As you're soaking up the sun this summer, remember to water your new trees!
Our Urban Forestry Division created a helpful calendar this year to serve as a guide for taking care of your trees.
During the summer from June to September, newly planted trees should be watered 2 to 3 times per week.
Water the mulched area with a hose until the ground is saturated and fill the watering bag if it is empty.
When it rains enough to completely soak the ground, watering can either be postponed for a day or skipped.
Find additional instructions and an electronic version of the watering calendar here.
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SLC Cemetery Post Memorial Day Clean-Up
Did you know at last year’s SLC Cemetery post Memorial Day clean-up, nearly 9 tons of green waste was diverted from the landfill to be composted?
This year, the Friends of the Salt Lake City Cemetery are once again asking for volunteers to help separate plants and flowers (compostable waste) from their plant pots (recyclable waste) and foil and plastic wrap (trash).
Clean-Up Dates
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Wednesday, June 8th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Thursday, June 9th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Saturday, June 11th 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Headstone Restoration Workshop
Presented by nationally recognized restoration expert Jonathan Appell, this workshop will teach those new to restoration as well as professionals techniques for leveling, cleaning, and restoring headstones.
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11th Ave Park Under Construction
The walking path circling 11th Ave Park is currently under construction. The old asphalt path is being replaced by a new 4' wide concrete path.
Public Lands is excited to implement this update as concrete will have a longer lifespan than the previous asphalt path. This path is also frequently used by walkers and joggers in the area.
We expect this project to be complete by the end of June depending on material availability.
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National Trails Day: Jordan River & Trail Clean-Up
Saturday, June 4th, is National Trails Day!
Join Public Lands, Jordan River Commission, and Day-Riverside Library to celebrate by getting outside, connecting, and caring for the Jordan River.
Volunteers will help remove carts, tires, plastic bottles, cans, and other debris from the trail and river to prevent trash and other pollution from reaching the Great Salt Lake. Canoes are available for in-river clean-up.
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Yappy Hour 2022
Yip, Yappy Yay! Bring your pups, friends, and family to the park for a FREE fun-filled evening with live music, great food, drinks, and great booth browsing with our vendors.
2022 Schedule
Tuesday, June 14th 6 PM - 9 PM at Liberty Park
Thursday, July 14th 6 PM - 9 PM at Pioneer Park
Tuesday, August 9th 6 PM - 9 PM at Fairmont Park
Thursday, September 8th 5 PM - 8 PM at Liberty Park
As always, we dedicate half the event to the pups with a large off-leash area full of tennis balls and toys for them to run and play freely.
This event is open and friendly to all ages and admission is FREE!
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Summer 2022 Watering Strategies
Public Lands has implemented watering strategies to reduce water use during our State's extreme drought. This includes:
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Postponing watering parks until the temperatures are consistently above 75°F for several consecutive days.
- No watering between 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Keeping mowing height for grass between 3" - 4" to reduce water demand.
While we actively monitor parks for broken sprinkler heads, prolonged watering, and other irrigation issues, we greatly appreciate community members keeping an eye out for any issues that arise.
To notify Public Lands of irrigation issues, call our office at (801) 972-7800 or use the SLC Mobile app.
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