Overview Raging Waters which has changed names to Raging Waters and later Seven Peaks is in a state of serious disrepair. Closed since 2018, the pools leak, much of the equipment is broken and unsafe, or no longer meet engineering codes. Vandalism and operator abandonment have created additional problems, such as fires, stripped electrical wiring, and equipment theft. The park’s condition leaves Salt Lake City wrestling with the difficult question of what to do next. The Glendale Community Council hosted an onsite visioning conversation on October 31, 2020. For those who missed the meeting, you can still participate. Here's how you can participate. Step 1: Review Our Draft Scenarios We've created some draft scenarios to illustrate all of the possibilities for the site. Please note, these are not fully formed ideas nor are they reflective of any solid plan for the site. Rather, we created them as a way of showcasing the many ideas that have been floated for the Raging Waters property. As you review them, we recommend that you ask yourself four questions: 1) Which of the scenarios is most cost-effective and financially feasible? You may define this in any way that you like. 2) Which of the scenarios is best for the many children and families in our neighborhood? 3) Which of the scenarios is most accessible to people with disabilities, seniors, and others who may have mobility challenges? 4) How can we preserve the history of the waterpark and build community identity? Step 2: Create Your Own Vision Now that you've considered the possibilities. We want to see your vision for the site! Download the visioning canvas linked below and draw your vision for the site. After you've drawn it, we would love to hear from you. Please send a picture of your site plan to Turner Bitton at chair@glendaleutah.org or text it to (801) 564-3860. As always, you can comment below with your ideas and vision as well. We're so grateful for your feedback and excited to see your ideas! ![]()
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Jeremy King
11/18/2020 07:33:53 pm
I want to see a kayak park developed in the space which complies with the open space and recreation requirement.
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Amy O'Connor
11/20/2020 10:07:32 pm
Thanks for all your work on this! Option 2 comes closest to what I would envision for the site.
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Christine Schulz
11/29/2020 05:40:35 pm
I chose between the various plans based on cost and what kind of recreation activities are lacking in the area. I have also combined ideas from various plans. My recommendation is a combination of a few of the elements from plans 2-5. I recommend the creation of a regional park connection, combining the site with the golf course and 17 S. River park, similar to Liberty park or Sugarhouse park. I think the area of the park that used to be raging waters should have a splash pad, open space, perimeter trail for walking/running, community meeting spaces, nostalgia related art pieces, and sports courts, specifically basketball courts.
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Sarah Wolfe
1/4/2021 07:47:32 am
I love some of the ideas mentioned, both in the proposal and in these comments. I think it's important to have this in Spanish as well, and to actively engage the Mexican-American constituency of the west side, as well as other large minority groups. Culturally, they may be interested in different elements. I'd also like to see something unique, rather than trying to re-create Liberty Park and Sugarhouse Park. We are a unique area. One re-creation I'd love to see, however, is a trail around and through the park that can accommodate walkers, roller bladers, runners, and cyclists, like at Liberty Park.
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