Japanese Gardens - International Peace Gardens
N 40° 44.846 W 111° 55.300
12T E 422190 N 4511128
This lovely Japanese garden is located in the Jordan Park Salt Lake City Utah. It is just one part of the International Peace Gardens.
Waymark Code: WMAMRA
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 01/30/2011
Views: 12
The International Peace Gardens, located on the bank of the Jordan River in Salt Lake City, was founded as a citizenship project and as a lesson in peace and understanding between nations. The endeavor is evidence that people from many lands can unite in building a monument to peace.
Part of Utah history, the garden was conceived in 1939 and dedicated in 1952, the International Peace Gardens has welcomed tens of thousands of travelers from every corner of the globe, including exchange partners from Salt Lake's several Sister Cities. The project was brought to fruition by Utah citizen Mrs. Otto (Ruey) Wiesley, working with the Salt Lake City Superintendent of Parks, the mayor, and the Salt Lake Council of Women. Today the garden remains under the direction of the Salt Lake Council of Women Past Presidents Council. Each participating Utah-based nation group is allotted a plot in which to create a garden with native plantings and garden architecture and statues of world peace leaders typical of the homeland and its culture. The Peace Gardens currently represents the cultural diversity of twenty-six nations and encourages pleasant wandering and meditation by visitors.
The Japanese Garden was dedicated in July 11, 1950 in the International Peace Gardens.
Name: International Peace Gardens
Location (specific park it is located within): Jordan Park
City: Salt Lake City
Fees: no
Designer: Japanese community
Date of Creation: July 11, 1950
Garden Website: http://www.internationalpeacegardens.org/
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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