What is the Dimple Dell Preservation Community?
The Dimple Dell Preservation Community was created as a grass roots community group to stop the paving of the North Rim Trail in Dimple Dell. It continues to serve as a voice for community preservation, protection, and education. Currently, we work with residents, county officials, and surrounding cities to make them aware of educational events and threats to preservation.
The Dimple Dell Preservation Community is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group dedicated to preserving the natural environment and local history of Dimple Dell Regional Park. Our Executive Board of Directors includes the following volunteers:
The Dimple Dell Preservation Community is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group dedicated to preserving the natural environment and local history of Dimple Dell Regional Park. Our Executive Board of Directors includes the following volunteers:
- President, Joyce P Walker
- Vice President, Lisa Caddy
- Secretary, Danielle Finger
- Treasurer, Sandra Haak
- At-Large Board Member, Chip & Coby Broyles
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Master Plans and Trail Maps
East West Recreational Trails Master Plan - The paving of the North Rim Trail is part of corridor D. To understand what the County plans to do, read page 12: Trail Standards and Typical Paved Multi-Purpose Trail Section SLCO 2015 Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan - Read Regional Open Space on pages 35 – 37 to understand the original intent for Dimple Dell Regional Park. It is intended for open space, to remain pristine, natural, and unaltered by development. Dimple Dell Regional Park - Salt Lake County information about the park. |
In the news!
2020
2019
Granite neighborhood joins to save historic house and keep Dimple Dell wild, by Heather Lawrence, Sandy Journal
Dimple Dell Earth Day Cleanup returns for third year, by Justin Adams, Sandy Journal
Dimple Dell Earth Day Cleanup returns for third year, by Justin Adams, Sandy Journal
2018
Historic house vandalized in Dimple Dell, Erin Cox - Fox 13
Dimple Dell cleanup operation seeking volunteers by Justin Adams, City Journals
Dimple Dell Preservation Community hoping to restore Poulsen house, By Justin Adams - Sandy Journal
Preservationists ask for public’s help after historic house damaged in Dimple Dell park, By Sean Moody
Dimple Dell cleanup operation seeking volunteers by Justin Adams, City Journals
Dimple Dell Preservation Community hoping to restore Poulsen house, By Justin Adams - Sandy Journal
Preservationists ask for public’s help after historic house damaged in Dimple Dell park, By Sean Moody
2017
Utah leaders give up on plans to pave trail at regional park - Associated Press
Residents Working to Prevent Trail Paving at Dimple Dell Park, By Kelly Cannon| Sandy Journal
Advisory Board Votes to Oppose Proposal to Pave Parts of Dimple Dell, By Lisa Nico
Residents opposing paved Dimple Dell trail deliver over 6,000 signatures, By Taylor W. Anderson | Salt Lake Tribune
Pave Paradise? Dimple Dell Development, By Staff | Catalyst Magazine
Preserve Dimple Dell Park, By Lisa Nico
Keep Dimple Dell Regional Park 'wild,' marchers urge government officials, By Marjorie Cortez | KSL
Keep Dimple Dell Regional Park 'wild,' marchers urge S.L. County, Sandy officials, By Marjorie Cortez | Deseret News
March in Dimple Dell Park protests proposal to pave 3-miles of trail, By Aubrey McKay | Fox 13
Sandy Residents March in Protest of Paving Popular Hiking Trail, By Jenn Gardiner | ABC 4/Good4Utah.com
Dimple Dell Regional Park users denounce plan to pave trail, By Alex Stuckey | The Salt Lake Tribune
Residents mobilize to stop paving of Sandy trail, By Nick McGurk | ABC 4/Good4Utah.com
Group rallies to stop county from paving popular trail, By Alex Cabrero | KSL Channel 5
In our opinion: Local decisions need local involvement | Deseret News editorial
Residents concerned trail improvement will remove natural traits of Sandy park, By Alex Cabrero and Xoel Cardenas | KSL Channel 5
Residents Working to Prevent Trail Paving at Dimple Dell Park, By Kelly Cannon| Sandy Journal
Advisory Board Votes to Oppose Proposal to Pave Parts of Dimple Dell, By Lisa Nico
Residents opposing paved Dimple Dell trail deliver over 6,000 signatures, By Taylor W. Anderson | Salt Lake Tribune
Pave Paradise? Dimple Dell Development, By Staff | Catalyst Magazine
Preserve Dimple Dell Park, By Lisa Nico
Keep Dimple Dell Regional Park 'wild,' marchers urge government officials, By Marjorie Cortez | KSL
Keep Dimple Dell Regional Park 'wild,' marchers urge S.L. County, Sandy officials, By Marjorie Cortez | Deseret News
March in Dimple Dell Park protests proposal to pave 3-miles of trail, By Aubrey McKay | Fox 13
Sandy Residents March in Protest of Paving Popular Hiking Trail, By Jenn Gardiner | ABC 4/Good4Utah.com
Dimple Dell Regional Park users denounce plan to pave trail, By Alex Stuckey | The Salt Lake Tribune
Residents mobilize to stop paving of Sandy trail, By Nick McGurk | ABC 4/Good4Utah.com
Group rallies to stop county from paving popular trail, By Alex Cabrero | KSL Channel 5
In our opinion: Local decisions need local involvement | Deseret News editorial
Residents concerned trail improvement will remove natural traits of Sandy park, By Alex Cabrero and Xoel Cardenas | KSL Channel 5
Preventing the Pavement
In 2017, our community united around the goal of preventing the North Rim Trail from being paved. We did this through the tireless efforts of people who care about the preservation of this precious park. Below are some of the many voices that continue to help us continue to care for our park.
See something? Say Something!
Please report questionable activity immediately by contacting the Sandy City Police at 801-568-7200. If you see an illegal activity (vandalism, arson, destruction of property, etc.) please report to the dispatch at 801-799-3000. Any emergencies situations should be reported to 911.
You can also contact the Dimple Dell Preservation Community Facebook or Instagram page.
You can also contact the Dimple Dell Preservation Community Facebook or Instagram page.
