A proposed $128 million bond would support 30 parks and recreation projects across Salt Lake County, including new trails, upgraded facilities, and two new recreation centers. Projects are grouped into Repair, Complete, and Build categories.
Repair, preserve, and modernize existing parks and recreation facilities with focused upgrades to infrastructure, accessibility, water-efficient irrigation, and mechanical systems.
Replacing ultraviolet (UV) sanitation equipment at County‑operated pools and splash pads to maintain water quality, system efficiency, and public health standards.
Pond and wetland rehabilitation, including removing invasive vegetation, establishing wetland meadows, planting tree canopy, constructing soft‑surface trails, evaluating boardwalks, and installing educational signage.
Replacing the irrigation distribution system and the commercial double‑check backflow preventer assembly to improve reliability and water efficiency.
Replacing the aging cooling tower to support reliable ice‑making and building cooling operations.
Repairing the roof structure above the pool chemical storage room to ensure safe and reliable facility operations.
Replacing the sewer lift station serving the Wrangler Trailhead to maintain reliable utility service.
Resurfacing the indoor leisure pool basin, installing energy‑efficient lighting fixtures, and replacing aging interactive play features.
Upgrading the picnic area by replacing the playground, pavilion, and restrooms; renovating tennis courts; and adding dedicated pickleball and volleyball courts.
Evaluating the pool fabric duct system, preparing construction documents, and installing structural bracing for existing pool piping.
Renovating park infrastructure with irrigation replacement, removing obsolete water features, tennis court lighting repairs, playground and pavilion replacement, and restroom improvements.
Renovating the park with playground and pavilion replacements, restroom upgrades, new court installations, multi‑purpose field improvements, pathway lighting, and complete replacement of the irrigation system and landscape per completed construction documents.
Removing obsolete water features; replacing the playground, pavilion, ballfield fencing, walkways, and tennis courts; and improving pedestrian traffic flow and expanding parking.
Replacing central hot water circulation pumps, roof exhaust systems, unit and cabinet heaters, and digital facility controls.
Repairing the sand volleyball courts by replacing net posts and sand, and reconfiguring the 18‑hole disc golf course with new tee pads, baskets, signage, and trees.
Renovating the four-field baseball complex, including turf and lighting improvements.
Stabilizing the stream bank, restoring historic landscaping at the Ice House, and improving pedestrian traffic flow in the surrounding area.
Finish planned phases of existing parks and facilities. These locations were designed to be built over time in phases as funding became available, and this bond would provide funding to complete them and add amenities such as pavilions, trails, trailheads, playgrounds, sport courts, athletic fields, and restrooms.
Expanding the trail network with 1.5-2 miles of soft‑surface trails and wayfinding; rehabilitating the pond, boardwalk, and wetland habitat; and completing tree succession, invasive species removal, and revegetation.
Constructing Phase 2 with natural‑surface multi‑use trails extending into Butterfield Canyon, including new trail connections, drainage management, trailhead signage, and environmental measures aligned with the Southwest Canyons Master Plan.
Constructing a maintenance building and operational yard; developing the 10195 South trailhead parking lot with connecting sidewalks and trail links; and planting new trees with a dedicated irrigation system.
Developing a 5‑acre regional dog park with turf and natural‑area spaces, adding trees with dedicated irrigation, and building trails, a restroom, pavilions, and fencing, along with adjustments to the bike park trail and additional irrigated trees at the trailhead.
Constructing a permanent multi‑stall ADA restroom facility and adding trees with dedicated drip irrigation and pathway connections across 9.4 acres in the northeast area of the park.
Constructing a facility expansion up to 9,000 square feet, including a multi‑purpose gym up to 7,000 square feet for indoor sports and co‑located senior programming spaces in partnership with Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services.
Installing eight dark‑sky compliant LED sports lighting poles on existing foundations to illuminate three synthetic turf multi‑sport fields.
Constructing a heated restroom facility, paired with newly planted trees and dedicated irrigation.
Constructing an operational maintenance shed and fenced yard, completing pedestrian pathways, and adding shade trees with dedicated irrigation along livestock pens.
Build new facilities to keep pace with population growth and expanding community demand.
Constructing a 1‑acre universally accessible playground with adaptive play structures, wheelchair‑accessible features, safety surfacing, shaded seating, water‑wise sensory gardens, and multi‑format communication signage for inclusive sensory, physical, and cognitive play.
Expanding year‑round aquatic access with a new enclosure and connecting corridor, increasing the pool footprint to include open plunge space and larger teaching areas with lane lines, teaching steps, and added capacity.
Constructing Phase 1A of a regional multi‑sport athletic complex, including two athletic fields, lighting, a restroom facility, paved parking with drop‑off zones, landscape buffers along Teton Ranch Drive, storm drainage infrastructure, and a pedestrian trail connection under Mustang Way.
Constructing a LEED Gold‑certified regional recreation center with an indoor lap pool, family pool, a multi‑use gymnasium, an elevated walking track, fitness rooms, community rooms, outdoor courts, and an outdoor plaza.
Constructing a LEED Gold‑certified regional recreation center with an indoor leisure and family pool, a sprung‑wood double gymnasium, fitness and administrative spaces including an elevated running track, cardio and strength areas, studios, party rooms, and parking, with space planned for future competition pool and ice sheet additions.