As a neighbor of Allen Park, I want to publicly thank Salt Lake City for the work being done to restore this beloved space. It’s easy as a community member to be critical when things don’t move as quickly or exactly the way we envision. For example, I’ve been frustrated by the fences that limit access to Emigration Creek. But recently, I gained a new appreciation for them.

Last week, while visiting the park, I encountered multiple deer — majestic bucks with impressive antlers, each with four points on either side. I don’t often make it to the canyons, so to see wildlife like that, up close, in the middle of the city was breathtaking. And it struck me: without those fences, these animals might not feel safe enough to wander so close. I may not have felt entirely safe either. One even leapt

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