Forest Dale Golf Course

Forest Dale Golf Course sits in the northeast corner of Salt Lake City, occupying rolling terrain that has served local golfers since the mid-twentieth century. The course was designed by Mick Riley, a regional architect active in the Mountain West during the post-war expansion of public golf. Riley's work in Utah and neighboring states typically emphasized playability for everyday golfers while working within the natural contours of the land. The layout at Forest Dale reflects its urban setting and municipal mission, providing accessible golf within Salt Lake City limits. The routing moves across moderate elevation changes characteristic of the Wasatch Front foothills, with mature trees lining many fairways and framing holes. The course serves as a neighborhood amenity and introduces many residents to the game, maintaining a straightforward design that accommodates players of varying skill levels. As a public facility, Forest Dale functions within Salt Lake City's parks and recreation system. The course has adapted over the decades to changing maintenance practices and player expectations while retaining its fundamental character as a community golf resource. Its location offers views toward the Wasatch Mountains to the east, situating the golf experience within the broader landscape context of the Salt Lake Valley. The facility continues to provide year-round golf when weather permits, serving both regular members and daily-fee players from throughout the metropolitan area.