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Ferguson Off-Leash Park Goat Grazing Program Placed on Hold

By Utah News Staff · October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Ferguson Off-Leash Park goat grazing program has been placed on hold, according to a notice from the city of Cottonwood Heights.

Key takeaways

  • The goat grazing program at Ferguson Off-Leash Park is currently on hold.
  • The update was issued by the city of Cottonwood Heights.
  • Additional information is available via the city's website.

The goat grazing program at Ferguson Off-Leash Park has been placed on hold, according to a notice from the city of Cottonwood Heights.

This update was provided in a communication from the city regarding the status of the program.

The announcement regarding the pause of the grazing program was issued in a notice from the city of Cottonwood Heights.

Information regarding the program's current status was shared through the official city website.

The city has directed individuals seeking more information to visit the city's official website for further details.

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