MILLCREEK, Utah — In a joyful and symbolic twist on the traditional groundbreaking ceremony, Millcreek city leaders traded in shovels for putters yesterday, teeing off the next phase of Millcreek Common with a ceremonial mini golf stroke. The gesture perfectly previewed what’s to come—an imaginative, nature-connected expansion of one of the region’s most popular gathering spaces.
Phase II of Millcreek Common will introduce several vibrant new features, including:
• Splash Creek, a water feature for summer play
• Skate Canyon, a dramatic new addition to the city’s skating offerings • A 19-hole Mini Golf Course, the only one in northern Salt Lake County • Milo the Moose Play Area, a whimsical playground for children
• More trees, shade structures, and green space—reflecting the city’s “Connected by Nature” vision
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“When we planned this, we planned for a greener area to honor the ‘Connected by Nature’ theme,” said Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. “It will have hundreds of trees and a lot more shade structures. It will also be a fun place for Millcreek residents—we will have the only mini-golf course in the northern half of Salt Lake County. We will have a water feature, playground structure, and a skateboard park.”
“Millcreek hit this out of the park—or I think a better analogy is, they hit a hole-in-one!” said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. “If you are a Millcreek resident or will soon be, you have this amenity, which is incredible.”
The ceremony was attended by city, county, state and federal officials, residents, and development partners, all celebrating the continued transformation of Millcreek Common. The project showcases strong public-private partnerships and successful multi-level collaboration, with over $13 million in funding secured from various sources:
• $2.5 million from the National Park Service
• $2.5 million in Utah COVID open-space funds
• $1.5 million in Salt Lake County TRCC funds
• $1 million in Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant
• Nearly $900,000 in developer park impact fees
• Previous grants supporting the Skate Loop and Climbing Wall
About Millcreek Common:
Millcreek Common is a dynamic public space with an outdoor Skate Loop, a 65’ climbing wall, a Splash Pad, an indoor Public Market, local restaurants, and event spaces. Active with year-round public events, Millcreek Common invites all community members to play, experience, and make memories in the heart of Millcreek. Millcreek Common (1354 E Chambers Avenue) is in Millcreek’s city center, between Highland Drive and 1300 East on 3300 South. Parking access is via Chambers Avenue. You can also access parking via Woodland Avenue.
Media Contact:
Troy Hartpence
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thartpence@millcreekut.gov
Phone: 619-851-8768