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Show WITHIN ONE MILE 11 CHLOIE DALE A DIFFERENT KIND OF PARK FOR SALT LAKE ClTY CWoie DaU yf Staff Rporter Only in Salt Lake City would there be a park where a Joseph Smith sphinx is the main attraction. Located at 749 E. 500 S., Gilgal Sculpture Garden is home to Thomas Childs artwork. Created in 1945, the garden is home to 12 sculptures and 70 stones engraved with scripture, poem and philosophical text. In addition to the sculpture, other main n, attractions include an ancient sacrificial alter, a birdhouse really) and a cave home to two hands surrounding two hearts. In 2000, the garden became a city park, where visitors were encouraged to come and discover the park for themselves. Child hoped this garden would bring clarity to many and is quoted saying, If you want to be brought down to earth in your thinking and studying, try to make your thoughts express themselves with your hands. However, alumnus Trevor Richardson would not consider the garden as peaceful. I have only been to Gilgal once, but I remember the statues as more creepy than calming, he said. Through September, the garden will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Admission is free, and a walking tour brochure is available. is in order, skip the coffee shop and head Next time a cram-sessistraight to Gilgal. one-of-a-ki- 0 0 nd half-Smit- h, half-sphi- nx (bird-mansio- on CONTACT DALE CPD0720WESTMINSTERCOLLEGE.EDU n ocated at 749 E. 500 S., Gilgal Gardens is an acclaimed park. While a Joseph Smith sphinx is a main attraction, the garden well-hidde- -- is and weird Salt Lake City home to 12 one-of-a-ki- sculptures. Sugar House walkway brought to light Nicole Gamble Staff Reporter s - Whats bright, beautiful and hidden? Heres a hint: its located in Sugar House. During this past year. Sugar House underwent construction on 2100 S. between 1100 E. and McClelland St. to create more sidewalk area. After construction was finished, hanging lights were added to a previously plain walkway. The walkway is located between the Mellow Mushroom and The Annex by Epic Brewing, allowing for people to easily park and walk around. Although this hidden wonder isnt initially recognized, that doesnt mean its gone unnoticed. For instance, ask Megan Nelson and Vivian Bentley, two women found by the walkway one evening. I feel like its a hidden treat for the eye, Nelson said. I actually know friends whove taken pictures in front of it. Before commenting, Bentley spent a minute observing the walkway in front of her. I like lights; theyre just nice, said Bentley, looking at the display. Nelson and Bentley arent the only ones who spent their evening appreciating the view. I drive down here just to come eat and sit outside, said Laurie Peterson, a South Jordan local visiting Sugar House. Peterson stood by as her daughter played in the water next to the walkway. I think Sugar House getting better, Peterson said. After the sun goes down, grab a bite to eat and swing by this hidden treat to discover what people are talking about. CONTACT GAMBLE is NMG0708WESTMINSTERCOLLEGE.EDU |