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Show Entertainment - Page Eleven Openings 1988 OUTDOOR RECREATION Pairks,;'campgiroiundS; offferweekend dnveirsiomis fishing license is required. For more information about recreation Opportunities in S.L area abound W I (f A in the mountains or to make reservations, call the Salt Lake Ranger District at in By Darren Tucker Chronicle staff writer For a lot of students, especially those who come from out of state, something to do on a long, boring weekend can sometimes be hard to find. But have heart. The Salt Lake area offers all sorts of opportunities for the the or those who are just plain old sports-minde- fon-minde- d, t m w Retime.! Many students either cannot afford a trip to the mountains or just plain don't want to go. There are plenty of chances for these students to get to the great outdoors as well. Salt Lake City offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are 62 parks in the city, ranging from small neighborhood "green spaces" to parks such as Liberty Park and Sugarhouse Park Patty Price, an assistant recreation coordinator for Salt Lake City, said reservations are taken for groups in 10 of the city's parks. reserva'The average cost for an y tion in a park is $30. This is for a pavilion, which will be cleaned and prepared before you arrive," Price said. She said many of the areas also include volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and barbecues. The reservations are available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. All city parks close at 11 p.m. Many of the city's parks have playfull-siz- e, full-servi- d, One of the most spectacular opportunities in the area is the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. ce all-da- These mountains are full of nearby campgrounds, trails, lakes and picnic areas where you can loosen up and - a. 4. unwind. Rella Williams, a resource clerk for the Salt Lake Ranger District, said there are 33 picnic areas and campgrounds in the district. The Salt Lake district includes Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, and MUlcreek canyons. "The campgrounds are priced from $5 to $7" Williams said. "Reservations can be made for groups of 50 or more, but the single family units are on a . Chronicle photo by Avon Aahcraft Big Cottonwood Canyon is among the recreation spots scattered across the Salt Lake area. take the trail from the Albion Cottonwood Canyon above Alta. The campgrounds and picnic areas are Campground in Little Cottonwood usually open from the first week of June to Canyon clear over' the top to Brighton in the first week of October, Williams said. Big Cottonwood. Williams said mountain bikes are For those seeking a little more physical trails allowed as on all trails outside wilderness area the in are there exertion, many well. Most of these trails leave from parking areas, but wilderness areas are closed to all wheeled traffic. areas near the roads and are well marked. The roads in the canyons are also open Some of the easier hikes include short d Falls if a beautiful drive is more walks to Hidden Falls and Doughnut in Big Cottonwood Canyon. More strenuous your speed. But remember, snow tires or hikes include the trail to Late Blanch in Big chains will be required on your vehicle 1. . Cottonwood and to White Pines and Red Nov. , Pines in Litde Cottonwood. Fishing is also available in the streams all-oAnd for an hike, you can and lakes of the area. Of course, a Utah The Redman Campground near Solitude in first-com- e, first-serv- ed 524-504- 2. basis." Williams said next year reservations may be needed for the the single family units as well. Many of the campgrounds are less popular than others and usually have spots open for a weekend trip. Among these are Redman Campground just above Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Albion Campground at the top of Little year-roun- ay all-da- y, ut ground equipment and picnic taoles, Price said. Salt Lake City also offers two tennis centers and several swimming pools. And for the kids, there is the children's garden ' in Liberty Park. There are also many organized activities in the city to choose from, Price said. "We offer the Salt Lake Classic (a ten kilometer run) and the Salt Lake Corporate Games, as well as kids' arts in parks, kite flights and lots of sporting leagues," she said. For more information on city recreation or to make reservations, call the Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation Department at 972-780- 0. in Holladay Salt Lake's Two Finest Resale Boutiques Mitzi Cassandra's Closet Mass Two-geth- er o 4227 South Highland , 278-544- 4000 South Highland 6 Hours: Monday, Friday Tues., Wed. and Sat. Thursday o o 278-881- 9 , 12-- 5 11-- 5 11-- 7 Consignment Tuesday & Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm or by appointment Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 am - 6 pm Consignment by appointment Shoo both stores for: ' ' "New' and Label Finer Apparel and Accessories, and "Experienced'1 Designer Furs and Jewety Resale savings to 80 off department and discount store prices. Additional 10 - 20 off with student ID - expires 10888 ' . |
