June 2026 paint-out

Come paint with us on June 27th, 2026!

UPDATE: This event is still ON, but watch this space for changes due to FIRE in the area. Should be fine by Saturday.

Paint out, Saturday June 27 8am-11am. Memory Grove (below the state capitol) 300 N Canyon Rd. Lunch right after at Avenues Proper (beat the rush) 376 8th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Co-sponsored by Intermountain Society of Artists and Utah Watercolor Society. New artists and visitors welcome.

DETAILS and STATUS as of Monday 6/22

Fire Update & Park Status

• Status: Memory Grove Park is 100% open and safe to visit.

• The Damage: A minor 0.5-acre fire on Friday, June 19, affected only 15 trees on the lower east hillside.

• Impact: The main scenic features (lawn, creek, chapel, fountain) were completely untouched. Expect minor charred areas or faint smoke odors on the far east side.

Top Painting Spots (Wagon-Friendly)

• The South Lawn & Memorial House: Best for zero walking. Located right next to the parking area. Deep morning tree shade and historic brick architecture.

• Peredra Fountain (Sunken Garden): A flat 2-minute walk up the central paved path. Features stone tiers, ivy, and deep cliffside shadows.

• Meditation Chapel Pond & Creek: A flat 5-minute walk up the paved path. Ideal for those wanting to walk further. Features weeping willows, still pond reflections, and rushing water.

Parking & Logistics

• Target Arrival Time: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM this Saturday. Space fills up rapidly by 8:30 AM.

• Primary Parking: Parallel street parking along Canyon Road or the small turnaround loop at the park gate.

• Wagon Route: Stick to the main Canyon Road entrance. The asphalt paths are wide, smooth, and perfectly flat for pulling gear carts.

• Late Arrival Overflow: Latecomers can park in the neighborhoods off 3rd Avenue/Spencer Court or the east lots of the Utah State Capitol.

• Warning: The trails down from the State Capitol are steep and difficult for anyone hauling a gear wagon.

Restrooms

• Location: The public, wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located near the Memorial House at the lower end of the park.

• Tip: If you set up further up-canyon at the Chapel Pond, it is a flat 3-to-4-minute walk back down to use these facilities.​​