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Soon after closing in 2018, damage, fires, camping, and other issues replaced fond memories and summer fun at Raging Waters. For years the discussion about what to do with the site has continued to grow. Now an answer to that question is coming.
In 2021, Salt Lake City selected Design Workshop, a parks and development design firm, to conduct community engagement efforts and create a final recommendation for the site. Some recommendations will come from the community engagement process that’s been underway for over a year. Design Workshop has conducted small stakeholder meetings, met regularly with the Glendale Neighborhood Council and other community organizations, and begun to map out a process for gathering public feedback on the site.
The process for selecting a plan for the site requires a balancing act. The new Glendale Regional Park is slated to be both a local and a regional resource.
The Glendale Neighborhood Council partnered early on with Design Workshop and the Salt Lake City Public Lands Division to make sure residents' voices were heard throughout the planning process. A community advisory committee created through this partnership has worked to bring a local perspective to the design of the site.
“The new park means a sense of renewal for the neighborhood,” said Paulo Aguilera, who serves on that committee and is also the Vice Chair of the Glendale Neighborhood Council. “The water park is near and dear to many Glendale residents and Salt Lake County neighbors alike. I encourage ALL community members to be part of the process so the project team can hear from you and better understand what else needs to be incorporated into the site.”
The design team plans to release potential scenarios later this spring, and residents will have several opportunities to weigh in on the future park. To view proposals and provide feedback, visit www.slc.gov/parks/parks-division/glendale-waterpark/.
All photos by David Ricketts
