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Gilgal Sculpture Garden

Hours: Apr–Sep: daily 8 AM–8 PM; Oct–Mar: daily 9 AM–5 PM (Closed on Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving)
Where: 749 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake County)
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors
Good for: outdoor lovers
Phone: +1 801-972-7860

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Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a small city park featuring unique sculptures with symbolic connections to religious heritage. The garden's unusual statuary makes it an interesting stop if you enjoy public art and local cultural landmarks. Hours vary by season, so check before you visit, especially if you're planning to go in fall or winter.

Updated October 22, 2026

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The Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a small public city park, located at 749 East 500 South in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The park, which is filled with unusual symbolic statuary associated with Mormonism—most notably a Sphinx with Joseph Smith's head—was designed and created by LDS businessman Thomas Battersby Child, Jr. (1888-1963) in his spare time.

About Gilgal Sculpture Garden

Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a park or garden in Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Utah. This one is outdoors, open seasonally. 1,442 other parks and gardens are within 30 miles; the closest is Gallacher Park, about 0.4 miles away. It's a good fit for outdoor lovers.