Salt Lake City Public Lands Division has officially purchased the once-mystical property (aka Hobbitville Allen Park). Their goal is to set aside the area as open space and an additional riparian corridor for the public to access. Currently, Public Lands is in the process of opening it to the public as soon as possible. There are a number of committees working on various parts … [Read more...]
Sugar House: Urban Space
Not all of Salt Lake City’s parks are created equal. Some have soccer fields or bocce courts; others are constructed with open lawns for free, unstructured play. When asked what they wanted in a park, the Friends of Imperial Park in Salt Lake’s Wilford neighborhood envisioned a traditional turfed recreation area, picnic tables in a pavilion, a well-equipped playground, a … [Read more...]
5 Great Summer Hikes
Off the Beaten Path Photos and story by James Kirk All of these trails can be found within an hour of the Salt Lake metro area. Rough, rugged trails reflect the character of the Wasatch mountains. So pack the essentials, call in sick and get hiking! 1. Box Elder Peak Loop Box Elder Peaks lies in the Lone Peak Wilderness area nestled between Timpanogos and Lone peak and … [Read more...]