Parks

A Utah State University researcher says we don’t have data on Salt Lake City’s urban heat islands. Knowing where the hot spots are will help officials bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots of urban cool zones.

In addition to providing information and education to the city’s park users, the rangers are a cushion between the city’s homeless population and law enforcement.

Voters handily approved an $85 million parks bond last November. Now the question is what to do with the first $25 million?

Not only are the ponds found in many public parks great places to recreate, but they also play a crucial role in flood control for many Utah cities.

An $85 million Parks, Trails and Open Space bond is on Salt Lake City’s Nov. 8 ballot. The money would be used for improvements throughout the city.

City officials say the program has been nearly a decade in the making.

The latest Utah news for Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022.

Residents are encouraged to submit their list of priorities for the new regional park set to replace the former Seven Peaks Waterpark.

There will be no bond measure to expand outdoor recreation in Salt Lake City. The city council failed to garner enough votes at last night’s meeting to…

The discussion about the future of Salt Lake City’s parks, trails and open space continues through next week with six open houses.City leaders say the…

Salt Lake County is preparing to draw up a new 10-year-plan for the region’s parks and recreation facilities. But first they need input from those who use…

Salt Lake County officials broke ground on a new regional park in Kearns this morning. The park is the result of a $47 million park’s bond voters approved…