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Salt Lake City Public Lands strengthens community connection by creating, protecting, and sustaining welcoming parks and natural spaces for all.

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Salt Lake City reveals plan to create a safer, more connected and comfortable 500 West

Posted on: August 28th, 2026

Salt Lake City has unveiled a concept plan, drafted in coordination with property owners and adjacent businesses, for the future of 500 West, an important north-south corridor connecting the 9-Line to Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, as well as the North Temple FrontRunner Station and Folsom Trail.

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Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park to close temporarily for improvements

Posted on: August 24th, 2026

Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands will temporarily close Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park, 900 S. Diestel Rd., Aug. 24, 2026, for trail improvements and historic structure preservation. Located in the Yalecrest neighborhood, the 8.75-acre park will reopen in Dec. 2026.   “Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park is a beloved community open space,” said Amy Reid, project manager for the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands. “Its historic stone walls, bridges, and trails create […]

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Ida M. Cotten Park to close for upgrades 

Posted on: August 17th, 2026

Ida M. Cotten Park to close for upgrades  Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands will temporarily close Ida M. Cotten Park (1815 S. 300 East) on Monday, August 17, to start construction on a series of improvements designed to better serve the neighborhood and create a more welcoming space. The park will fully reopen in Spring 2027. The improvements reflect the […]

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Salt Lake City Unveils Final Vision for Fleet Block Public Open Space.

Posted on: August 6th, 2026

After more than a year of community engagement, the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has unveiled the final design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, a 2.4-acre area in the Granary District, designed by and for the community. Located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, the new space will provide a shaded, natural green destination where people can connect, play, and relax…

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