Sugar House Park

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Aerial view of Sugarhouse Park from Google Earth.
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Aerial view of Sugarhouse Park from Google Earth.
Soccer field and playground
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Soccer field and playground
The creek in early spring.
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The creek in early spring.
The pond in early spring.
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The pond in early spring.


Sugar House Park is located between I-80, 2100 South, 1300 East, and 1700 East in Salt Lake City, UT. The park is at the heart of the Sugar House neighbourhood. The park is the site of a fireworks show every July 4th.

Sugarhouse Park was the location of the original Utah State Prison, until 1951 when the current prison was opened in Draper, Utah.

[edit] Features

  • 10 pavilions for public use, available for reservation
  • Popular sledding hills during the snowy months
  • Scenic pond with fountains
  • 2 Playgrounds
  • Walking / jogging path estimated 1.8 miles around the entire perimeter of the park
  • Estimated 1.4 mile road loop, great for cycling and jogging
  • Softball diamond
  • Basketball court
  • Scattered picnic tables