Summit County to host community-wide clean-up and celebration

It's spring clean up time! Photo: Courtesy of Basin Recreation

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Several clean-ups will be held throughout the month of April, encouraging Summit County residents to come together and provide service in helping clean up their local community.

On April 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT, Basin Recreation will be hosting a spring cleaning at Run A Muk Dog Park. Individuals are encouraged to bring their furry friends while shovels and buckets will be provided.

In addition to the Basin Recreation clean-up, Summit County will host a community-wide clean-up and celebration of National Trails Day and Earth Day on Saturday, April 23 from noon to 5 p.m. MT at the Wanship Trailhead.

Food and beer will be available for purchase amongst other activities which include live music by an artist selected by Mountain Town Music, a kids corner with Earth and trails-themed story time and coloring, horses and a beer garden with local brew options from Offset Bier and Park City Brewery for the 21+ crowd. Participants can bring a lawn chair to listen to the band and seating will be limited. Pit toilets will also be available at the trailhead.

Individuals are encouraged to walk or ride their bike along the Rail Trail to get to the event. If individuals must drive, there is limited parking available at the trailhead itself. Additionally, any questions can be sent to mmcdonough@summitcounty.org.

While registration is not required, Summit County is encouraging interested individuals to sign up here.