Liberty Park

Liberty Park is an 80-acre urban green space with tree-lined paths, landscaped gardens, and a central pond featuring two islands. The grounds include sports courts, children's play areas, and recreational spaces spread throughout the park.

The land was acquired from Brigham Young's estate in 1881 and opened to the public as a park in 1882. This creation became important to Salt Lake City's development as an urban center with green spaces.

The Chase Home Museum displays the State Folk Arts Collection in an adobe house from the 1800s, allowing visitors to see regional crafts and traditions preserved today. The setting shows how local artistic practices have been maintained over generations.

The park offers sports courts, playgrounds, restrooms, and seasonal paddle boats for recreation. Multiple areas are clearly marked, making it easy for visitors to navigate between different activities and facilities.

Within the park grounds stands a bird facility that has operated since 1938, housing roughly 400 birds representing about 135 species. This collection remains a surprisingly little-known feature that many park visitors overlook.

Location: Salt Lake City

Inception: 1882

Architects: Joseph Don Carlos Young

Address: 600 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Website: https://slc.gov/parks/parks-division/liberty-park

GPS coordinates: 40.74556,-111.87389

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28