Salt Lake City Arts Council

Built World

Commissioning public art for parks

Salt Lake City reopened Liberty Park's Rotary Play Park on Monday, Oct. 26, after about a year of construction. The $5 million project used $3 million from the 2022 park bond and $2 million in impact fees. The redesigned play area has a wheelchair-accessible carousel, a splash zone and sensory-play features for children of all abilities.

Updated Oct 29

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Oversees the Poet Laureate Program

Salt Lake City has its first poet laureate. Joel Long, an award-winning poet and creative writing teacher, will serve a three-year term through June 2029.

Updated Sep 24