- Salt Lake City unveiled a $18.4 million redesign plan for Pioneer Park.
- The redesign aims to improve safety and attractiveness, addressing low ratings and safety concerns.
- Construction may start in September 2025, impacting the location of the farmers market temporarily.
SALT LAKE CITY — Pioneer Park often becomes Salt Lake City’s busiest open space every Saturday morning during the summertime, as the Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market attracts thousands of visitors every weekend.
However, it struggles during other times of the year to bring in a regular audience.
It’s currently rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews, making it one of the city’s lowest-rated parks among 13 comparable open spaces, largely bogged down over safety concerns and complaints about lack of activities. The others carry an average of 4.4 stars…