Salt Lake Parks

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Fairmont Aquatic Center (2013-10-27) Fairmont Aquatic Center is located in Fairmont Park.

Winding Walkway (2013-11-20) A winding Walkway through Reservoir Park on South Temple leads to University Drive.

Pavilion in Fall (2013-10-27) A pavilion in Sugarhouse Park on a crisp Fall day.

Fall Scene (2013-10-27) A pleasant scene in Sugarhouse Park.

New Pavilion (2013-02-28) The county upgraded the park pavilion with completion of the Community Center.

Evergreen Park Pavilion (2013-02-28) Looking at the new park pavilion from the new community center.

Dog Park (2011-10-07) This is an interesting two gated dog park creating an off leash area in Pioneer Park.

Tree by Bridge (2001-03-04) Tree gracing the Jordan River Parkway.

Chief Wasatch (2007-10-01) This statue at the Murray City Park on State Street commemorates Chief Wasatch.

Sugarhouse Park Fountain (2002-04-03) The Fountain in Sugar House Park.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail () Parley's Crossing is part of the defined Bonneville Shoreline trail that runs from Ogden to Mount Nebo.

Dimple Dell Culvert (2004-09-04) The Dimple Dell Culvert under 1300 East. The culvert is tall enough for a horse. Though I am not sure how well horses would take to being led through a round hole.

Copper Park Train (2006-03-10) The Magan Copper Park Train is an inventive modern playground structure.

Guardian of the Garden (2003-06-27) The International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City.

This is the Place () The `This is the Place` Monument at the base of Emigration Canyon.

Farmer s Market (2006-08-18) People enjoying Salt Lake City's Farmer's Market.

Art Booths (2006-08-18) Art booths at the week Salt Lake Crafts and sidewalk art market.

Murray City Park (2007-01-31) The Murray City Park is a great place to stop for a picnic or to stretch the legs while explore Salt Lake's State Street.

Park Bench (2007-04-07) A park bench on the Skyline Trail near Red Butte Canyon.

Grandeur Peak Park (2007-05-18) This open area at the mouth of Parleys Canyon is a great place to stop for a picnic. A dirt trails heads up the side of Grandeur Peak. A series of overpasses connect the park to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and Parley's Hollow.

Murray Park Playground (2007-10-01) This is an inventive layered playground just West of Parkside Elementary in Murray, Utah.

Salt Lake County Ice Center (2007-10-01) Salt Lake County has a massive facility in Murray, Utah.

Disc Golf Course (2010-04-16) The central mound of the disc golf course at the University of Utah offers a grand view of the city and surrounding mountains.

Park Pavilion (2010-06-05) A pavilion with a view of the distant Wasatch Mountains in Wasatch Hollow Park.

South Salt Lake Mini Park (2009-08-21) A mini park next to the freeway in South Salt Lake.

Salt Lake Equestrian Park (2014-05-19) This is the grand entrance to the main arena at the Salt Lake Equestrian Park. The facility is used for the County Fair, rodeos and an occasional exhibition.

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Salt Lake Parks

In recent years, Salt Lake City and County have been working to expand the area's park system. The most interesting part of the parks initiatives is the effort to create green belts around throughout the county. For more information on parks in Salt Lake City, please visit Salt Lake Sites - Parks.

Context: Parks

Liberty Park (100 pictures) Liberty Park is one of the premiere parks in the Salt Lake Valley. Liberty Park is the home of Tracy Aviary. It includes an amusement park and is often the center of community events and firework celebrations.
Jordan River Parkway (108 pictures) The Jordan River Parkway follows the Jordan River through the center of the valley. As such, the park ends up connecting dozens of neighborhood parks including the Internation Peace Gardens.
This is the Place Heritage Park (35 pictures) This is the Place Momument at the foot of Emigration Canyon commemorates Utah's pioneer history.
Sugarhouse Park (93 pictures) Sugarhouse Park (Near the 1300 East Exit on I80) is one of the premiere parks in Salt Lake County
Dimple Dell Park (48 pictures) Dimple Dell Park in Sandy is a nature park running through the South Valley. The park is accessible by Trax.
Red Butte Gardens (63 pictures) Red Butte Gardens features native and exotic plants.
Pioneer Park (47 pictures) Pioneer Park is near downtown Salt Lake City. It is home to a weekly Farmer's Market.
Memory Grove Park (88 pictures) Memorial Grove Park is at the mouth of City Creek Canyon just North of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
Parley's Hollow (82 pictures) Parley's Hollow is a popular off leash area that runs along Parley's Creek. There is an iniative to connect this park with Sugar House Park and Parley's crossing.
Murray City Park (84 pictures) Murray Park is a large Park at about 5100 South State Street in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley.
Olympus Hills Park (62 pictures) Olympus Hills Park is located on 4500 South Just West of the Wasatch Boulevard and I215.
Big Cottonwood Park (29 pictures) Creekside Park is located on the Murray-Holladay Road.
Magna Park (27 pictures) Magna offers several parks and recreational facilities.
Lone Peak Park (10 pictures) Lone Peak Park is in Sandy.
Fairmont Park (14 pictures) Fairmont Park is in the Sugarhouse District. The park includes an aquatic center and free skate park.
Canyon Rim Park (26 pictures) Pictures of Canyon Rim Park in Millcreek Township.
Old Mill Park (75 pictures) Old Mill Park is on Big Cottonwood Creek. It has a trail that passes the ruins of the Deseret Paper Mill.