"Improving Lives Through People, Parks and Play."
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation developed as a result of civic minded citizens who wanted to coordinate recreation activities throughout the County and manage the rapid growth of the programs for the benefit of county citizens.As a result Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation was formed and came into existence on May 11, 1946. Ten days later the organization dedicated its first park in East Millcreek, today over 50 years later -- 70 plus parks, and over 20 recreation facilities we are still "Improving Lives Through People, Parks and Play."
Ultra-Violet Light Systems Installed
Mayor Corroon and the Council unanimously approved the procurement and installation of ultra-violet light systems in all Salt Lake County Pools to help fight the spread ... more
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SLCO Facilities More Accessible With NEW Plus One Pass
The newly approved Plus One Pass is designed for Salt Lake County Residents with a permanent disability to provide entrance of one assistant for free to Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Facilities when accompanied by the pass holder. The new pass will make using our facilities more affordable and accessible for people with disabilities. Click here for more information.
Nominate Your Coach Or Community Leader Today!
Are you or someone you know improving our community through activities such as cleaning parks, mentoring kids, or volunteering at shelters? Tell us why your nominee should be the 2009 Community All-Star!
Five winners will receive a $1,000 The Home Depot Gift Card and a 2009 MLS All-Star Game Prize Pack, including two tickets to the game Wednesday July 29, 2009 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy. Click here to nominate them today!
JL Sorenson Recreation Center Construction Underway
Salt Lake County has broken ground for the new 110,000
square foot JL Sorenson Recreation Center in Herriman. The new center will serve the southwest portion of Salt Lake County providing new recreation oportunities for residents in the cities of Bluffdale, Herriman and Riverton. To learn more about the new recreation center visit their website. Completion is estimated for December of 2010.
