Magna Regional Park & Inclusive Playground

About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation created a new inclusive, regional, destination park—Magna Regional Park—located in Magna, Utah. The park provides public green space access, and top-notch recreation and play to the northwest corner of Salt Lake County, in an underserved community. The purpose of this regional park is to provide a destination-inclusive playground and splash pad, pavilions, approximately two miles of multi-use trails, connection to a regional trail system, and much needed multi-use play field/areas. Planners and designers envisioned a play environment where those of all abilities could interact and play while minimizing the stigma of “This is my part of the playground vs. this is your part of the playground.” This type of outdoor recreation facility and investment brings an increased sense of community and value, as well as enhanced trail connectivity and opportunities for active transportation, to the residents and neighborhoods within a northwest area of the county that needed it most.