Continuing our enjoyment of a gorgeously beautiful Utah Autumn weekend (sunny and 70 degrees) and with the Fall colors in full swing, Jesse and I grabbed the pugs and headed out for the loooooooong (0.75 mile) walk to Sugar House Park. (NOTE: A "sugar house" is a small building in which maple syrup is processed -- this area was founded as a sugar processing settlement -- thus the name). This is an amazingly beautiful 110 acre park in the heart of Salt Lake City where we frequently walk to with the dogs to spend an afternoon. Jesse said this morning that we have never taken any pictures there, so we decided to do so today. This park is located only 1 easy walking mile from our house, and it's been repeatedly rated as one of the most beautiful public parks in the country (by the people who rate suchthings, I guess). The dogs love it (because of the pond, the creek, and the wide open fields, I guess) and the "leash law" is all but ignored, so it's fun for everyone. We spend a lot of time here, and hopefully from the pictures you can see why.
If you come and visit us, be assured we will spend sometime hanging out here (usually on our recovery days from an alpine or desert hike).
Educational Moment: Sugar House Park, considered a “crown jewel” among regional parks in the Salt Lake Valley, comprises 110.5 acres of lush, rolling green space, located on the site of the old State Prison in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City. It is bordered by 1300 East on the west, by 2100 South on the north, by 1700 East on the east, and by I-80 on the south. There are two entrances for vehicular traffic off of 2100 South, at 1400 East and 1500 East.
Though known for its verdant vistas, which are enhanced by a large pond in the western part of the park, Sugar House Park also offers many options for those interested in more than just a lovely walk. Among the park’s features for public use are: seven pavilions for group gatherings (see Reservations for more information); regulation soccer and baseball fields, which serve as home fields for Highland High School; a large, cement basketball court donated by the Utah Jazz; two children’s play areas, with plastic play sets; a small amphitheater with seating for 220 people; seven volleyball courts (one at each terrace), and a sleigh-riding hill. In addition, the park road, which winds around the park for a mile and three-eighths, has a 16-foot-wide inside lane which has proven popular among walkers, runners, bicyclists, and cross-country ski trainers. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the summer, and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter.
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