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🌳 Parks with big tree energy
July 22, 2025 · Thanks to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for writing today’s parks article.
Hey, Salt Lake! Counting down the days until our 801 Day celebration on Friday, Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. One thing I’m most excited about is the Win Win Market. It’s run by expert curator Abbey Muse (formerly of Animalia and currently of Ani-mini-a). Here are some things you might find there:
What's CITY Talking About?
Fight for Public Lands
Utah is regrouping after three failed attempts this year to reclaim millions of acres of federally managed land, but state leaders like Sen. Mike Lee says they’re “just getting started” and plan to continue pushing for state management. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Utah Prison Running Club
Casey Vanderheuf, an inmate at Utah State Correctional Facility, organized the prison’s first half marathon and launched a broader running program aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being. His efforts helped 45 incarcerated men train for and complete the 13.1-mile race. [Utah News Dispatch]
Gym Lake City
Salt Lake City boasts 16 gyms per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 13.6. We also have more plastic surgeons per capita than Los Angeles. [Axios Salt Lake City]
- Related listening: Does LDS culture play a role in our beauty standards? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
A Hunting or Fishing License to Hike?
A new law is in effect that requires Utahns to have a hunting or fishing license in certain state-managed recreation areas, like Farmington Bay and a section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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A Fun Day in Nature at Tracy Aviary
Visit Tracy Aviary today to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of birds and their habitats, with over 300 birds representing more than 100 different species from around the world. Experience keeper demonstrations, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes exhibit tours, and over a dozen nature play opportunities while you explore 8 acres of themed exhibits.
What To Do
Tuesday, July 22
- 🚲 Bike ‘n’ Botany at Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter | Park City
- ✍️ Writing Through Animals: A Poetry Workshop at Picnic Cafe | Liberty Wells
- 💌 Pints & Postcards (For Science!) at RoHa Brewing | Ballpark
- 🤠 Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo (5 Days) at the Days of ‘47 Arena | Fairpark
- ⚽ Salty Dogs Pick-up Soccer at Fairmont Park | Sugar House
- 🪕 Swing Jam at Woodbine Food Hall | Granary
Wednesday, July 23
- 🍻 Small Lake City Presents: Pie & Beer Day at Kiitos Brewing | Granary
- 🐶 Pups, Ciders, & Trivia at Mountain West Cider | Marmalade
- 🧩 Speed Jigsaw Puzzling at Scion Cider Bar | Central 9th
- 🧘 State of Mind: Yoga at The Capitol | Capitol Hill
- 🥕 West Jordan Farmers Market at Veteran’s Memorial Park | West Jordan
Thursday, July 24
- 🥤 Utah Trivia by Questionable Productions | Various Locations
- 🎵 Jessie Reyez at The Union | Capitol Hill
- 🌌 Pioneer Day Drone Show at Liberty Park | Liberty Wells
- 🥧 Pie & Beer Day at Smith’s Ballpark | Ballpark
- 👑 Coca-Cola Sunset Cinema: “Arthur the King” at Solitude | Solitude
- 🎭 Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival | Various Locations
Is this new salad drive-thru the next best thing to a Sweetgreen? 🥗
— Terina Ria
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