Fairmont Park Improvement Project
Fairmont Park, a 27-acre green space in the Sugar House neighborhood, is getting upgrades to make it safer, more welcoming, and more enjoyable for the community. Planned improvements include sprucing up the park’s north end, adding safety features, creating a new public art piece, and expanding the half-court basketball area into a full court.
The exact improvements have not been decided yet. To guide the project, the City will ask for input from park visitors and nearby residents. Community feedback will help the project team understand what people value most and what changes will make the biggest difference. These ideas will shape the final design and ensure the park continues to meet the needs of the people who use it.
Phases
Initial Engagement & Report
The first phase of public input took place in March 2025 to identify the public’s values and vision for the project. This included a Public Open House, pop-up events at the park, a survey, and interviews with various park stakeholders.
What we heard
Safety and Security
- Respondent Concerns: Population of unhoused individuals, illicit activity, and off-leash dogs.
- Design Team Suggestions: Assess lighting needs, encourage more eyes on the park, and communicate with Park Rangers to ensure park rules are enforced.
Dog-Friendly Features
- Respondent Concerns: Muddy dog park, off-leash dogs outside designated areas.
- Design Team Suggestions: Explore enhancements to dog park and off-leash hours.
Amenities and Facilities
- Respondent Concerns: Lack of available restrooms, deficient amenities and the desire for new ways to recreate.
- Design Team Suggestions: Study restroom availability, quantity, and location; understand which amenities may be improved or added.
Maintenance and Cleanliness
- Respondent Concerns: Cleanliness of restroom facilities, litter, and general upkeep.
- Design Team Suggestions: Improved maintenance of facilities, more trash bins, and regular cleaning.
The project team use this feedback to help determine community priorities and future improvements of the park. They created 3 concept designs which will be available for public feedback in mid-September 2026.