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Salt Lake Parks Close for Big Upgrades | Salt Lake City News
Salt Lake City’s beloved Ida M. Cotten Park is shutting down for a major makeover—new playgrounds, tree-lined walkways, and safety upgrades are on the way, with reopening slated for sometime next year. Meanwhile, the historic Miller Bird Refuge closes August 24th for critical masonry repairs and ecological restoration, aiming to reopen by December. Both projects are funded by an $85 million voter-approved bond passed in 2022, with residents helping shape improvements like shade and swings at Ida M. Cotten. Other parks—including Allen (just reopened), Madsen, Jordan, and Poplar—are also queued…
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