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SALT LAKE CITY — Some new improvements could be coming to a park near you.
The Salt Lake City Council recently approved $40 million for Capital Improvement Program projects, including park improvements.
"Of the projects that just got approved, there were 12 that were related to public lands, which include parks, trails and open spaces, anything that you can imagine is outside and fun," said Tom Millar, planning manager for Salt Lake City Public Lands.
Millar said not all projects that request funding get approved by the council, as 12 out of 26 projects Salt Lake City Public Lands submitted were approved for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
"Usually, they're improvements to existing parks, but sometimes we have some really new ideas for new parks as well," he said.
New "parks" include a former community garden on 337 E. 400 South, and improvements to existing parks include a new basketball court at Poplar Grove Park. Other improvements include a new playground at Richmond Park, and new lighting, fencing, and a walking path at Jefferson Park.
"We want the parks to reflect what the community wants," Millar said.
Constituent project applications for the upcoming fiscal year open on Sept. 1.
Residents can check out the website for a complete list of Capital Improvement Program projects for 2023-2024 and to learn more about submitting a project application.
