Salt Lake City Government

11/04/2026

We asked our Public Lands, Public Services, CAN, Mayor’s Office, and Sustainability departments to capture a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their day-to-day work.

From keeping our parks maintained to fixing our streets, we’re so grateful for all SLC employees who help keep Salt Lake City moving! 🩵

11/03/2026

Salt Lake City is looking at how to expand the existing skatepark at Jordan Park to better serve riders of varying skills, enhance safety and flow, and elevate the park’s identity. The first phase of this project is to understand the opportunities and constraints through a feasibility study, conduct community outreach to see what the skating community wants, and to develop concepts and schematic designs to determine how best to move forward with future construction.

Take the survey via the link below!
🔗 https://shape.slc.gov/en/projects/jordanskatepark

10/29/2026

Because your algorithm deserves some good news, we’re sharing some things worth celebrating in Salt Lake City.

Here are 10 positive things happening around SLC – all of them make us proud to call this city our home. Click on each picture to read the caption and learn more about why we're celebrating 👉

10/20/2026

10/16/2026

Planning a 2027 event and looking for funding? The ACE Grant is now open for application!

This grant has sponsored many well-loved Salt Lake City events like Kilby Block Party, the Utah Pride Festival, Afro Utah Festival, and Downtown Farmer’s Market.

Be sure to submit your application by Sunday, November 1, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

For more information and to apply visit link.slc.gov/ACE27

10/09/2026

Happy fall, Salt Lake City! 🍂

With fall comes beautiful leaves — and a little extra maintenance. Here’s your guide on what to do with your leaves and helping keep streets and storm drains clean, which can prevent flooding, road hazards while protecting our water quality.

Top adopt a drain, learn more about our street sweepers, and find out why stormwater is an important part of our city, visit https://www.slc.gov/leaves/

10/02/2026

New free exhibit at Finch Lane Gallery! More details below.

What makes a place feel like home?

The things we make. 
The things we inherit. 
The traditions we carry forward. 
The objects we can’t bring ourselves to let go of.

The artists featured in Weaving Memories and Patterns of Place explore these connections – and the lives they’ve built in SLC – through textiles, ceramics, mixed media.

Explore both exhibitions at Finch Lane Gallery in Salt Lake City. The gallery is open Monday–Friday, with extended hours on Tuesdays or during the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll on Friday, October 16 from 6-9 p.m. Admission is always free.

09/22/2026

Because your algorithm deserves some good news, we’re sharing some things worth celebrating in Salt Lake City. Here are 12 positive things happening around SLC – all of them make us proud to call SLC our home.

Did you know you can request a tree to be planted? Trees are crucial to our Salt Lake City landscape. They offer shade in our increasingly warmer summer months, help filter our air, provide habitats for animals, and filter water through their root systems!

By agreeing to provide adequate water, we’ll plant a tree in your park strip (the space between the street curb and sidewalk) for free! Together, we can make our City an even better place to live, work, and play.

We are currently accepting requests for the 2026-2027 planting season: https://www.slc.gov/parks/urban-forestry/request-a-tree/

The 30,000 requests included things like: abandoned vehicles, blocked driveways, cleaning up trash, and removing graffiti from public spaces.

See something? Report an issue on mySLC via the app or website.

Since personal vehicle trips are a major contributing factor to Salt Lake City’s air quality, the E-Bike Voucher program’s purpose was to make it easier for residents to switch to a clean transportation option.

We asked voucher recipients how they got around before getting their e-bikes and the top modes of transportation was using a personal vehicle at 36%. After getting their e-bike, access recipients changed their main modes of transportation. The top way of getting around became e-bikes at 39%, with a personal vehicle dropping to 26%.

The Computers for the Community program helps community members build digital skills – all while reducing e-waste! We refurbish City-owned laptops we’re no longer using and donate them to local non-profit organizations, giving the devices a second life.

Think your nonprofit could use some laptops? Learn more about the program: https://www.slc.gov/ims/related-content/

This year we had about 30,000 people join us for drone shows. During the Pioneer Day Drone show, we tried something new and ended up hauled over 1 ton less of garbage to the landfill compared to last year! This included food waste, recycling, and glass. Thank y

09/22/2026

It’s official, the new mural is complete! 🐋
 
Jiyoun Lee-Lodge is done painting “Open Your Eyes” on Stephen Kesler’s “Out of the Blue” (the 9th and 9th Whale), and we’re throwing a free party to celebrate: Whale Fest, Saturday, October 3, 2–7pm!
 
In collaboration with the 9th & 9th Business District, Salt Lake City Arts Council, and so many others, Whale Fest will feature food trucks, an all-ages whale call contest, a costume contest (with kid and adult levels), a parade, live music, vendors, and crafts.
 
🎤 Whale Call & Costume Contest Signups:
Register between 1:30–2:15pm on October 3, next to the whale.
 
🔗 For more info on this free celebration, check the link in our bio.
 

07/25/2026

You probably use ADA-inspired accessibility features every day without even realizing it. From automatic doors to captions, accessibility makes life easier for everyone.

This Disability Pride Month, we’re celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the everyday features that help make our City more inclusive.

Which one do you use most often? Let us know below!

Ps. Swipe to the end for information about an upcoming event on Monday to celebrate ADA!