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Dimple Dell Park Improvements

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Project Overview

Improvements to Dimple Dell Regional Park are underway to enhance patron experience, preserve the natural environment and increase safety within the park. Projects include:
 
Last updated 5/24/2022
 
Restrooms
  • New and/or renovated accessible restrooms at the following trailheads: New trailhead and parking lot, Dimple Dell Road, and Wrangler
  • Renovated restrooms for year-round use at Dimple Dell Road and Wrangler 
Trailheads
  • Accessible picnic area at Wrangler Trailhead
  • ADA stalls and accessible route to restrooms at Dimple Dell Road trailhead
  • Improved parking area at 300 e
  • New trailhead kiosks, wayfinding signage, and interpretive areas  
  • New Trailhead near lone peak Park
Fire Prevention/Suppression and Erosion Mitigation

  • Removing invasive species from the pond and restoring water levels for fire response
  • Adding two additional fire hydrants and repair of fire access gates
Vegetation Management
  • Three test plot areas that have been negatively impacted by invasive species will inform the process for re-establishing native plants throughout the park.
    • Specialized equipment with rotary cutters will be used to safely mow grasses and invasive species—these machines do not till or dig
    • Test plots will be roped or fenced off to control the test site and allow for uninterrupted reestablishment of native seed mixes
    • Some areas (Larkspur and Flanders Point) within the test plots will have temporary irrigation installed
 
Restoration

  • Improvements to the Spencer House
 
COMPLETED
  • Natural restoration and removal of the amphitheater near Dimple Dell Road
  • Wood chip maintenance on soft-surface trails
  • Parking lot resurfacing with gravel at Dimple Dell Road and Mount Jordan trailheads
  • Year-Round restroom at Dimple Dell Road trailhead
  • ADA stalls and accessible route to restrooms at Dimple Dell Road trailhead
  • Fall fire prevention event near The Villages at Dimple Dell
  • Establishing baseline plant data and seeding of all three test plot areas
  • Water management infrastructure improvements including well and pump house repairs
  • Poulson House site Master Plan
Funding for these projects is made possible by Salt Lake County voters and the 2016 ZAP 3 Parks & Recreation Bond.

 

Project Timeline

2017-March 2020
Planning Process
April 2020
Implementation begins
Fall 2022
Anticipated completion
 

NOTE: Improvements will take place in accordance with weather, contractor schedules, and permits. Expect to see various contractors, and necessary equipment, in the park throughout the duration of these improvement projects.

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Parks & Recreation Planning
2001 South State Street  S4-700
Phone: (385) 468-1800
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