Salt Lake City Public Lands has announced progress on the Glendale Regional Park redevelopment project, a community-informed initiative developed through collaboration with Glendale residents. Following public engagement in 2023, the city decided to repurpose four existing tennis courts into at least six pickleball courts to meet increased local interest in the activity.
A contractor has been selected for Phase 1 of the project, which is scheduled to begin construction on September 3, 2024. This initial phase will feature an all-ages and all-abilities playground equipped with assistive technology, a full basketball court, looped pathways, shaded canopies, a picnic lawn, and parking.
The project is also incorporating landscape, plantings, trees, shade, and stormwater management components that are currently under review. The development aims to set a new sustainability standard for Salt Lake City by following the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) pre-certification process. This approach focuses on reducing water demand, enhancing biodiversity, providing wildlife habitat, and improving air quality.
Phase 1 improvements are funded by $3.2 million in development impact fees. Looking ahead, Salt Lake City voters approved an $85 million General Obligation Bond in November 2022, which includes $27 million specifically for Glendale Regional Park to support future developments.
Construction for Phase 2 is anticipated to begin in 2026. These future improvements may include features in the center of the site or near the Jordan River, such as an outdoor pool, ice/roller skating ribbon, kayak rental station, and a boat dock.
The vision for Glendale Regional Park was shaped by over 1,700 participants in surveys and engagement processes. The planning team worked with various stakeholders, including the Glendale Neighborhood Council, the Salt Lake City School District, and local students from Glendale Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School, to ensure the park reflects the community's cultural heritage.
