Park Tours

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 550 North 500 East

Acreage: 5

Park History: Adams Park is a heavily wooded park with a variety of large deciduous and evergreen trees. Located close to the Utah State University campus and adjacent to Adams Elementary, the park serves students and the surrounding neighborhood. The park serves patrons of all ages with its many amenities and facilities.

The park was surveyed in 1864 as block 51, Plat C, Logan City Survey, by J. H. Mortineau, the Cache County Surveyor. Plat C of Logan City was surveyed to accommodate the increased population of Logan after the construction of the Logan and Hyde Park Canal.

Adams Park used to be called the Fifth Ward Square. And the Fifth Ward meeting house was built along the south side of the park, facing 500 North. In 1907 the City leased the east half of the Fifth Ward Square to Utah State University to use as an athletic field. Wooden bleachers were built to accommodate the spectators. All Utah State University football games and track meets were held here until the late 1920s.

The athletic field was named Adams Field in honor of Jan Q. Adams, a member of the University’s Board of Trustees, and a local resident of the Logan Fifth Ward. The east half of the Square was returned to the City after the University built Romney Stadium. As the City developed the Park, the Adams name was retained.

Adams Park Photo Tour

Sign
Pavilion
Playground
Restroom
Volleyball
Walkway

Park Classification: Greenway

Park Location: 520 East Boulevard

Acreage: 2 

Park History: Boulevard Parkway is part of the Boulevard Trail, which is a multi-purpose walkway. The sidewalk begins, heading west, at 300 North and Canyon Boulevard. The Boulevard parallels Canyon Boulevard, passing historic homes and the LDS Temple, and connects with Center Street Parkway at the 200 East and Center Street intersection, a total of 0.6 miles. The Boulevard Parkway was expanded and re-landscaped in 2009. The scenery along Boulevard Parkway is gorgeous; the Parkway sits above The Island and opposite the Bench.

Boulevard Parkway Photo Tour

Trees

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 1181 North 400 West

Acreage: 2.7

Park History: Bridger Park is located in the northwest area of Logan and sits adjacent to Bridger Elementary. Construction of the park is being done in phases and Phase I was completed in July 2011. Upon completion the park will be a total of seventeen acres.

Bridger Park Photo Tour

Sign
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Entrance
Open Space
Pavilion
Playground
Sand Volleyball

Park Classification: Community

Park Location: 900 North 100 West

Acreage: 7.09

Park History: Bridgerland Park serves a wide variety of users and is primarily an active recreational park. The east half of the park has been designed as a storm water detention basin that also serves as a soccer field. The west half of the park used to hosts a pony league/high school baseball field with a press box/restroom facility. Located just west of Main Street, park patrons find the location a perfect place to have lunch, since it is close to many fast food establishments. A playground serves the children from the surrounding neighborhood.

While Richard Chambers was mayor in 1971, the property was purchased on December 6 from Don J. and Patricia Ann Wilson for $37,600. Half of the purchase price was funded by a grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR). In August of 1973 an additional $5,000 BOR grant funded lighting and fencing at the park, which was known as Valley View Park. In April of 1974, Mayor Desmond Anderson announced that a local radio station was sponsoring a contest to name the park. A prize of $25 was offered. On May 2, 1974 the Logan City Commission officially named the park Bridgerland Park.

Prior to 2011, the baseball field was only large enough for pony league baseball games and was mostly used for neighborhood pick-up softball games. In the fall of 2011 the baseball field was reconstructed to be used for pony leagues and high school teams. In the spring of 2012 new field lighting was installed with the hopes of using this ball field for community pony leagues and high school games.

Bridgerland Park Photo Tour

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Pavilion
Playground

Park Classification: Mini

Park Location: 500 North Brookside

Acreage: .07

Park History: Brookside Park is simply a small corner lot that was transformed to enhance the aesthetics of the neighborhood. The park is situated along the canal and provides a scenic rest stop for those passing by.

Brookside Park Photo Tour

Open Space

Park Classification: Mini

Park Location: 800 North 300 East

Acreage: .22

Park History: Canal Corner was created in an effort to develop an unused portion of land and add green space to the neighborhood. This mini park provides a great location for a low-key picnic.

Canal Corner Photo Tour

Open Space

Park Classification: Special Use Park/Facility

Park Location: US 89 & Canyon Road

Acreage: 5.44

Park History: Canyon Entrance Park is located at the mouth of Logan Canyon, south of Highway 89. The park borders First Dam Reservoir and is used extensively by various members of the community. Activities include picnicking, fishing, swimming, spotting wildlife, and feeding the ducks and geese. This park is one of the most heavily used parks and serves as the trailhead for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

The deed for the property at the mouth of Logan Canyon was transferred from Utah Power to the Logan City Light and Power in 1973. In 1974, park plans and development of the 27.5 acres began. A portion of the dam was dredged in an effort to stop erosion and create a better fishing environment. Additional improvements to the park have been added over the years. The restroom was built in 1990, two fishing piers were added in 1992, and later a parking lot with curb and gutter were added. A pedestrian underpass was added in 2005 as part of the UDOT Highway 89 Bridge Improvement Project. This underpass provides a safe crossing for park patrons wishing to access the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and will provide future access to Ray Hugie Hydro Park. In 2009 a covered pavilion was built to accommodate the of the community.

In December of 1996, Robert Harris deeded an additional three acres on the south side of the reservoir. This portion of the park is undeveloped and will remain in its natural state.

Canyon Entrance Park Photo Tour

Sign
Fishing Dock
Aerial View
Pavilion
Walkway
Wildlife
Water Edge
Fishing

Park Classification: Greenway

Park Location: 955 East Canyon Road

Acreage: 4

Park History: Canyon Road Park was developed in 2015 after funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service made it possible for lots in the vicinity to be purchased by the City as a mitigation measure against future slope failure along Canyon Road.

Canyon Road Park features a public trail connection to the Canyon Road Trail. The park covers 4 acres and retains some of the original trees that were planted by past property owners.  Canyon Road Park also has an open stream that collects spring water that seeps from various locations along the hillside.

On July 11, 2009, a mudslide occurred in the park area destroying several homes and killing three residents.  A memorial will be placed in the park that recognizes the victims of that event.  Additional sitting benches will also be added to the park.

Canyon Road Park Photo Tour

Trail Connection
Open Space

Park Classification: Greenway

Park Location: 231 East Center

Acreage: 0.66

Park History: Center Street Parkway is just west of Lynn and Merle Olsen Park and north of Merlin Olsen Park. The sidewalk that borders the south edge of Center Street Parkway is a connection to the Boulevard Trail.

Center Street Parkway Photo Tour

Trail Connection

Park Classification: Natural Resource Area

Park Location: 800 East 100 South

Acreage: 6.23

Park History: The land for this nature park was donated by Denzil Stewart. The Logan River flows along the northern boundary of this park. With the exception of a small grassed area, the site was left mostly in original from with native vegetation. Stewart Nature Park has received positive recognition for being an environmentally sensitive nature park. The looped trail has numerous signs that provide information about the local environment and history. This looped walkway is one of the few places where dogs are allowed on leash in a Logan City park.

Denzil Stewart Nature Park Photo Tour

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Bridge
Drinking Fountain
Kiosk
Walking Path
Winter

Park Classification: Natural Resource Area

Park Location: Dry Canyon

Acreage: 70

Park History: The land for the Devere and Velda Harris Park and Nature Preserve was donated to Logan City by Robert and Teri Harris. The park covers the mouth of Dry Canyon and some of the foothills east of the Cliffside neighborhood. A portion of this park is used for water detention. Harris Park is one of two parks in Logan City where dogs are permitted off leash.

Devere and Velda Harris Park and Nature Preserve Photo Tour

Trail View Looking East
Wild Flowers
Dogi Pot Station

Park Classification: Special Use Park/Facility

Park Location: 1200 North 400 West

Acreage: 9

Park History: Don Reese Park Baseball Complex is named after the previous owner of the land, Don Reese. The park is located across the street from Bridger Elementary and cater-corner to Bridger Park. The park is made up of three baseball diamonds; two little league and one pony league. There are two practice tunnels situated between the little league fields. Many local and regional baseball teams play here each season.

Don Reese Park Baseball Complex Photo Tour

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Entrance
Ball Fields
Batting Cage
Bronze Statue

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 200 North 500 West

Acreage: 0.46

Park History: Eliason Park was built in 2001 after the City of Logan purchased property from the Eliason family. The park dedication and ribbon cutting was held on May 18, 2001.

This little park is fully enclosed with shrubbery lining the north and west sides and a fence around the remaining perimeter. It’s situated in a residential area and is a great destination for a short walk with young children.

Eliason Park Photo Tour

Entry
Playground
Street View

Park Classification: Special Use Park/Facility

Park Location: 451 South 500 West

Acreage: 6

Park History: Fairview hosts a variety of amenities, one of those being the sole skate part in Logan. The Skate Park boasts .79 acres, eight-foot bowls, and has been featured in several skate park magazines. The Skate Park features bowls and rails designed for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced skater.

Another major amenity related to Fairview park is the Logan Aquatic Center, which sits in between Fairview Park and the Cache County Fairgrounds. The Aquatic Center has a 50 meter lap pool, a diving pool with a low and high dive, a leisure pool for the kids, and two water slides. During the winter of 2011 a covered pavilion was built within the Aquatic Center facility.

Due to the location and amenities within Fairview Park this is a popular place to watch the fireworks on Pioneer Day, host family reunions, and enjoy the many festivities typical of the summer season.

Fairview Park Photo Tour

Sign
Pavilion
Sand Volleyball

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 100 South Main

Acreage: 2.86

Park History:  Garff Wayside Gardens is a hidden treasure just east of Main Street. The walkway through the park is adorned with many trees, flowers, and native vegetation. Adjacent to the rose garden and gazebo sits a reflecting pool. The Rotary Club built the gazebo which has served as a popular location for weddings. Benches and picnic tables throughout the park provide places for park users to rest, picnic, meditate, or relish in the surrounding beauty.

The park was originally named Bicentennial Park when it was developed in 1976. During Mayor Newel Daines’ administration in 1985, the Cache Knitting Mill building was remodeled and part of the park property was needed for a parking lot. The park was then redeveloped and named Garff Wayside Gardens, in memory of Orson A. Garff (1885-1965) who generously shared the sanctuary of his Wayside Garden with all.

Garff Wayside Gardens Photo Tour

Gardens
Gazebo
Spring Time
Fall Time

Park Classification: Natural Resource Area

Park Location: Legrand Street US 89-91

Acreage: 8.26

Park History: The land for Gateway Park was purchased with the intention of protecting valuable wetlands while simultaneously establishing a spot that welcomes “out-of-towners” to Logan. Much of the park remains in its natural state with few improvements including walkways and benches.

Gateway Park Photo Tour

Welcome Sign
Ballard Creek
Foot Bridge
Walking Path

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 900 North 1500 East

Acreage: 5.08

Park History:  The Hillcrest Park property is jointly owned by Logan City and the Logan City School District. This park sits adjacent to Hillcrest Elementary School. Large trees line the perimeter of most of the park, providing several shaded areas. The sheer size of the park allows for all types of athletic activity, Lacrosse being one of the more popular sports played in this park.

Hillcrest Park Photo Tour

Playground
Soccer Field

Park Classification: Community

Park Location: 1400 East 350 South

Acreage: 22

Park History: Located on the southeast bench of Logan City, Hyrum Gibbons Mount Logan Park boasts one of the most breathtaking views of Cache Valley. The park is named for Hyrum Gibbons, the man who farmed the ground before residential development began; and for Mount Logan, the highest peak just east of the park.

The northwest corner of the park, or “The Bowl”, has been designed as a storm water detention basin that also serves as a soccer field. The large amount of open green space throughout the park allows for picnics, team practices, and casual pick-up games with friends and family. The dramatic landscape provides a place for activities like ice blocking, sledding, and rigorous hill workouts. The looped pathway is one of three locations where dogs are allowed on a leash inside a Logan City Park.

Hyrum Gibbons Mt. Logan Park Photo Tour

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Pavilion
Large Playground
Small Playground
Pavilion Restroom
Upper Restroom
Basketball Court
Sledding Hill
View
Walkway

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 850 East 100 North

Acreage: 2.6

Park History: Jens Johansen Park is a popular neighborhood park located in the island area of Logan. The park provides neighborhood families with a place to enjoy outdoor activities. An irrigation canal helps sustain the Cottonwoods and Willows on the north end of the park.

On August 14, 1911, Johanna Christine Simonsen Johansen, wife of Jens Johansen, deeded the land to Niels P. Johnson, Bishop of the Logan Eighth Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In July of 1962, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints granted the land in a Warranty Deed to Logan City for the sum of $1 upon the condition that the land would be used as a public park forever.

Jens Johansen Park Photo Tour

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Pavilion
Playground

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 400 West 625 North

Acreage: 1.25

Park History: Adams The land for Jones Neighborhood Park was specifically selected in the 2005 Master Plan for a future park. The land was purchased from the Jones family in 2000. The construction of this new park has transformed the feel of the neighborhood, giving people of all ages a place to run around and play outside. The sidewalk that borders the east end of the park is currently part of the Westside Trail.

Jones Neighborhood Park Photo Tour

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Playground
Open Space

Park Classification: Pocket

Park Location: 331 South 300 West

Acreage: 1

Park History: Kilowatt Park was donated to the Logan Parks and Recreation Department by the Logan Light and Power Department in 2001. It is a beautifully landscaped park located just south of the natural gas power plant.

This park is equipped with large shade trees and a few picnic tables, creating the perfect spot to enjoy a lunch break. There’s also a short, shaded pathway that borders the west side of the park.

Kilowatt Park Photo Tour

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Open Space

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 350 South 600 West

Acreage: 3.5

Park History: Logan Meadows Park is located in the Logan Meadows subdivision. The park It was created in 1998 with the help of the Bear River Association of Governments.

The playground, picnic benches, and large amount of grassed area provide the perfect location for a play date with young children.

Logan Meadows Park Photo Tour

Open Space
Playground

Park Classification: Special Use Park/Facility

Park Location: 500 South 595 West

Acreage: 0.79

Park History: A trails, parks, and recreation bond election was held on Tuesday, August 3, 1999. Voters passed a proposal for the design and construction of an outdoor inline skate/skateboard park in the Willow Park Sports Complex in the amount of $180,000.

The design work for the proposed skate park was awarded to Architectural Design West, Inc.of Logan, Utah in association with SITE Design Group, Inc. of Tempe, Arizona.

This park is one of the best in the State of Utah. It has been featured in several skate park magazines.

Open daily dawn to dusk and covers over 17,000 square feet. Features include eight foot bowls, rails etc. Designed for the beginner, intermediate, and the advanced skater.

The skate park is a tobacco and smoke free zone. No tobacco or smoking permitted on the premises. Enforced by Municipal Ordinance 12.24.040.

Logan Skate Park Photo Tour

Bowls
Rails
Benches
Drinking Fountain

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 1600 East 1350 North

Acreage: 13.33

Park History: Lundstrom Park is one of the larger parks in Logan and was named for A.G. Lundstrom, an outstanding mayor who served from 1926-1940. He was noted for his work to develop a diesel generating plant and preserve our municipal power system.

In March of 1969, during Mayor Richard A Chambers’ term, a land exchange was negotiated between Utah State University and Logan City. The City acquired 28 acres at 1600 East and 1200 North, the site of the university’s “turkey farm.” The property remained undeveloped until 1976 when Mayor Desmond Anderson took office.

In May of 1976 the mayor reported to the City Council that “the City park at 1600 East 1150 North was under development in conjunction with the church park.” He also explained that the City would develop and sell building lots to the highest bidder. These lots were located on the north side of 1150 North between 1600 and 1700 East.

In 1978, under new administration, the subsequent sale of the last remaining lots and proposed development of an access road east of 1700 East caused a public outcry. Lundstrom Park neighbors banded together to form the Committee for Preservation and Development of Lundstrom Park and demanded a say in park planning. In 1980, a park planning committee was established to answer the concerns of the neighbors and consider their input in the park design. A plan was prepared and approved by the committee and the City. Lundstrom Park was subsequently developed by the City.

1700 East splits the park into two sections. The far east end of the park is bordered by a canal which parallels a frequently used trail. College students are drawn to both sections of this park due to its vast turf area, often used for pick-up games of Ultimate Frisbee. On the far west end of the park, the Cache Valley Youth Baseball program uses the Little League baseball field for regional games and tournaments.

Lundstrom Park Photo Tour

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Baseball Field
Pavilion
Playground
Restroom

Park Classification: Neighborhood

Park Location: 850 West 1230 South

Acreage: 2

Park History: Willard R. Dahle Memorial Park is named in memory of Willard R. Dahle, a Logan City police officer killed in the line of duty in 1929.

Officer Dahle was shot and killed by a bootlegger. Earlier in the day, a man arrested for manufacturing whiskey had written a check for his bail but forgot to sign it. Officer Dahle was sent to the suspect’s home for the purposes of securing a signature. The 53-year-old officer was sitting in a chair in the suspect’s bedroom discussing the matter when he was shot three times with a .380-automatic pistol. The suspect then committed suicide. Officer Dahle was married and the father of three children. He is buried in Logan City Cemetery. Patrolman Dahle had served with the Logan Police Department for 11 years.

Park amenities include a playground, picnic area, basketball court, volleyball court, and open space. A restroom will be installed during the summer of 2018.

Willard R. Dahle Memorial Park Photo Tour

Officer Dahle
Sign
Basketball
Pavilion
Playground
Volleyball