🌳 The ultimate SLC parks quest

SLC’s Two-Story Liquor Store Now Open

The long-awaited liquor store on the corner of 300 S. and historic Edison Street in downtown Salt Lake City is open for business! It boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, ready-cold beer, a decent wine selection, and a display of Edison Street artifacts. Unfortunately, no chilled wine or Sunday hours. Could the design itself signal a new era for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services? In rhythm with this opening, the downtown liquor store on 400 S. is now permanently closed. [City Cast Salt Lake]

South Salt Lake Beautiful Yard

Do you or a neighbor have an award-worthy lawn in South Salt Lake? This year, South Salt Lake is focusing on rewarding water-efficient lawns. Three winners will be selected over the summer months, and they’ll each receive a $500 gift card to Home Depot. [South Salt Lake]

Historic Districts

Salt Lake City approved two new historic districts in Yalecrest to preserve older homes and maintain neighborhood character on the east bench of the city. A third district in Upper Yale is under consideration. Efforts now focus on extending historic district protections to the west side, where none currently exist. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Fighting to return to SLC’s west side after being priced out. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Utah Poppies

Have you been out to see the Utah poppies yet? Well, time is running out! They only bloom for two weeks in Alpine, and there’s only about one week left. You’ll find them along the trail at Lambert Park, which will be marked with red flags. If you do miss the window, you may have better luck in northern Utah at the Mantua Poppy Field. [FOX 13]

Visiting All 511 Parks in Salt Lake

There are more than 500 parks across Salt Lake County, and host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all of them. After drinking at every bar in Salt Lake last year, Ali joins producer Ivana Martinez to explain her newest project, why parks are worthy investments, and how she plans to beat the odds.