Small public city park filled with unusual symbolic statuary associated with Mormonism
General Information
Hours:
April – September: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
October – March: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
October – March: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Fees:
Free admission
Walking tour brochures available on-site
Walking tour brochures available on-site
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed in the garden
Closest cities with hotels:
Salt Lake City, UT (Downtown)
Seasons:
All year
- Spring/Summer: Best for exploring sculptures and gardens
- Fall: Pleasant weather and colorful foliage
- Winter: Limited hours but still accessible
- Spring/Summer: Best for exploring sculptures and gardens
- Fall: Pleasant weather and colorful foliage
- Winter: Limited hours but still accessible
Location:
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Overview
Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a small, quirky garden in Salt Lake City, created by Thomas Child, a mason and LDS bishop, from about 1945 until his death in 1963, with 12 original sculptures and more than 70 stones inscribed with scripture, poems, and quotations. Odd, eccentric pieces include a sphinx with the face of Joseph Smith, a shrine to his wife Bertha, and a sacrificial altar. The sculptures show Latter-day Saint themes. It is free and open daily, and is tucked behind a house on 500 East.
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