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Consultants present draft parks and open‑space master plan; open house planned June 7
Summary
MHTN presented a draft preferred scenario for Midvale’s first parks and open‑space master plan, highlighting underserved areas east of State Street, Jordan River connectivity, station‑area opportunities and an open house scheduled for June 7 during the mural festival; the plan is funded by WFRC.
Consultants from MHTN Architects presented a draft preferred scenario for Midvale’s first parks and open‑space master plan and outlined next steps including public outreach and implementation.
Don Ryan, the MHTN presenter, said the study inventories existing parks and open space, maps service gaps and proposes a network of trails and pocket parks to improve access. "We really don't have a lot of programmed or even available park and open space areas, especially as you go East of State Street. You'll see some figures that that area of town from State Street on East is quite underserved," Don Ryan said. He described scenario elements that strengthen trail connections, tie new projects to the Jordan River corridor and identify redevelopment and station‑area parcels that could include open space.
Key points from the presentation: the plan is funded by the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) and includes public engagement led by Horrocks and Alta for mobility; a steering committee includes a WFRC representative; the consultant team will hold an open house on June 7 to coincide with the city’s mural festival and the public survey will remain open through that event. The plan maps existing park coverage and highlights orange “gap areas” outside of standard access radii, particularly east of State Street. The presentation identified potential opportunities near 8600 South and at the Center Street station area plan for new plazas or park space. The Jordan Bluffs project was described as a planned larger regional park that would improve coverage when implemented. The Copperview Recreation Center’s condition and future were noted as a question for the plan to consider.
Commissioners asked about outreach and whether mapping included adjacent cities; the consultant said the analysis includes neighboring jurisdictions for context but focuses recommendations inside Midvale city limits. Staff said a QR code and festival tabling will be used to boost participation. No formal action was required of the commission; the presentation advances the plan into public engagement and implementation preparation.
Speakers on this item included Don Ryan (MHTN), Adam (planning staff), Laura (planning staff contact for outreach), and a WFRC steering‑committee member referenced in the presentation, Matt Ryan (WFRC project manager). Commissioners offered comments and questions during the discussion.
