Last Sunday’s Public Forum included a letter titled “Liberty Park is withering.” The author, Scott Perry, points to a number of challenges in the park, which Salt Lake City is keenly focused on addressing. Mr. Perry is correct in that the park is suffering from our warming climate; warm water produced algae in the pond, more unsheltered camping and illicit behaviors in the park, as well as an aging infrastructure.
People recreate amongst the tall trees at Liberty Park on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.Last Sunday’s Public Forum included a letter titled “.” The author, Scott Perry, points to a number of challenges in the park, which Salt Lake City is keenly focused on addressing. Mr. Perry is correct in that the park is suffering from our warming climate; warm water produced algae in the pond, more unsheltered camping and illicit behaviors in the park, as well as an aging infrastructure.
City leaders understand that addressing safety and maintenance is critical. These are complex tasks and we’re addressing these challenges from many angles. With the new fiscal year, the Council approved the mayor’s request for five additional full-time Parks maintenance positions working throughout the system who will repair irrigation, lighting and conduct general maintenance.
And more broadly, the city has been working closely with Salt Lake County and the state to develop more permanent, supportive and deeply affordable housing options, as well as more shelter space and resources for unsheltered individuals.
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