Pioneer Park (Salt Lake City)
Public park in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Pioneer Park is a public park in Salt Lake City's Rio Grande neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Utah.[3] The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Old Pioneer Fort Site.[4]
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United States
| Pioneer Park | |
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Pioneer Park and sign, May 2019 | |
  Location within Utah | |
| Location | 350 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah United States |
| Coordinates | 40°45′42″N 111°54′4″W |
| Created | 1847[1][2] |
| Operator | Salt Lake City |
The park is the only major green space in downtown Salt Lake City.[1] Founded in 1847, it was the location for the city’s first school, the inaugural general election, and the first General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.[2]
Features include basketball and tennis courts, a dog park, a playground, and a multipurpose field. Pioneer Park also hosts the Downtown Farmers Market.[3]
In February 2026, the city announced that a $20 million renovation would begin in March. The aim is for the north end of Pioneer Park to receive new trees, native plants, walkways, and better lighting. Additionally, a pavilion, a park ranger station, new sports courts, and a new dog park are planned.[1]
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