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Salt Lake City Utah Parks
Welcome to First Encampment Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, the state capitol and world headquarters to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This park marks the site where the first Mormons camped when they arrived in Salt Lake City on July 22, 1847. Surprisingly however this place has only been a public park since 1997.
To contact the park office please call 801-535-7800.
Salt Lake City Park Ordinances
*Unless otherwise posted most parks close between 10-11 p.m. and open at 5 a.m.
*The following require special permits; sales, solicitations, advertising, overnight camping, organized assembly.
*The following are prohibited; harrassing wildlife, alcoholic beverages, gambling, fireworks, weapons, hunting, fishing, littering, defacing public property.
*All dogs must be leashed no longer than six feet.
*Please use all athletic facilities for their designated purpose.
*All children ages 8 and up must use restrooms of their designated sex.
Please respect these and all local, State of Utah, and United States statutes.
First Encampment Park
1704 S 500 E
Salt Lake City, Utah
84115
United States
40.733274, -111.877316
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