'Your City Could Be Better': Why Every Region Needs A Park Map Tool Like Salt Lake's — Presented by City Cast Las Vegas
Do you know how many parks Las Vegas has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs.
Mentioned on the show:
- Every Park SLC - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake)
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