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Bluffdale adopts parks master plan, identifies priorities and $80.9 million high-level cost estimate
Summary
The council adopted the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which sets goals and a prioritized action plan, identifies service gaps and recommends adding parks and trails; the plan includes a high-level implementation estimate of about $80.9 million through 2050.
The Bluffdale City Council on Tuesday adopted the Parks & Recreation Master Plan after a consultant presentation and a public hearing.
Consultant Lisa (Landmark) described a seven-chapter plan that inventories existing parks and amenities, summarizes extensive public engagement (including a statistically valid survey), evaluates level-of-service (LOS) and distribution gaps, and proposes priorities and an implementation framework. The plan finds Bluffdale currently provides about 4.8 park acres per 1,000 residents, and staff and consultants recommended a planning LOS of 4.0 acres per 1,000 to balance park investment with other community priorities. The plan estimates the city’s population at just over 19,000 today and projects growth to about 32,000 by 2050.
Key recommendations include acquiring a mix of new parkland (including a recommended minimum 10-acre community park in the southern end of the city and several neighborhood parks of 3+ acres), improving existing amenities (trees, shade, maintenance), and coordinating with county-owned parks and adjacent jurisdictions to close service gaps. The consultant also recommended a wayfinding and signage master plan and additional trail connections and identified 34.3 miles of proposed new trails (a system buildout of about 42.3 miles). The presentation included a high-level implementation cost estimate of roughly $80,900,000 through 2050, which staff said will be refined and phased by priority and funding source.
Public commenters supported the plan and urged stronger outreach and budget clarity. Council members emphasized the plan is advisory and a tool for prioritizing capital projects and seeking grants. Council Member Astin moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-21 to formalize the plan; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with members present voting yes.
Staff and consultants will post the plan online and return with implementation and funding details as part of future budget discussions.
