Liberty Park

Liberty Park, located between 9th and 13th South and 5th and 7th East in Salt Lake City, is the oldest and most prominent park in Utah. Since its beginning in 1882, Liberty Park has been a favorite open space retreat for thousands of people who have enjoyed its beautiful trees, shrubs and clean mountain air.

Liberty is a place to connect with nature, a place to enjoy friendships and family relationships and a place to escape the daily cares of life. Throughout the years people have enjoyed the grass and cool shade trees for lawn games and barbequing. Sports such as jogging, bicycling, swimming, tennis, rowing, horseshoes and volleyball, have always been an important part of Liberty Park.

Whether it is participating in a family reunion, or enjoying the Park in solace with one's thoughts, Liberty Park has been a favorite spot for thousands throughout its existence. As its name implies, Liberty Park is a place where all people are invited to enjoy the freedom and beauty of nature in a historical and grand setting.

Liberty Park is a popular public urban park in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the city's second-largest public park, at 80 acres (32 ha), being surpassed only by Sugarhouse Park which has 110.5 acres (44.7 ha).[4] The park features a pond with two islands, and is also the location of Tracy Aviary. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and it includes the Isaac Chase Mill, which is also NRHP-listed.

Facilities

Public facilities include playgrounds, restrooms, bowery, concession stand, children's play areas, picnic areas, large grassy areas, horseshoe pits, a swimming pool, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, a jogging path, seasonal amusement rides and a greenhouse. Other seasonal activities and public facilities include paddle boats, recreational games, and festivals. It is a popular jogging, rollerblading and cycling location.

Liberty Park is the site of Salt Lake City's Pioneer Day fireworks display on the 24th of July.

Large crowds gather in the park on Sundays during the spring, summer, and early fall for Drum circles that last all day. An assortment of people, pets (primarily dogs), musical instruments and dance styles merge every Sunday at the park.

A sculpture/fountain models the Jordan River and its canyon tributaries. In the summertime children can play in the water fountain.

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