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Scott M. Matheson Nature Preserve
- Where
- 2401 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake County)
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
Updated October 22, 2026
About Scott M. Matheson Nature Preserve
Scott M. Matheson Nature Preserve is a nature area or viewpoint in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other nature area or viewpoint is Pioneer Monument State Park, about 0.6 miles away, with 181 more within 30 miles. It's a good fit for outdoor lovers.
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Make a day of it
Eat nearby
- Oasis Cafe · Restaurant · 0.3 mi
- Slice House · Pizza · 0.9 mi
- Flower Child · American · 0.9 mi
Places to stay
- Salt Lake City Marriott University Park · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 0.6 mi
- Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 0.8 mi
More to do nearby
- Hogle Zoo · Zoo & Aquarium · 0.4 mi
- This is the Place Heritage Park · Park & Garden · 0.3 mi
- Natural History Museum Of Utah · Museum · 0.8 mi
- This is the Place Monument · Historic Site · 0.3 mi
Common questions
Where is it?
2401 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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