Parks, Arts, & Recreation (PAR)

Updated on November 8, 2022

2022 PAR INFORMATION BROCHURE(.pdf)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF TOOELE CITY PAR!

Tooele City voters first authorized the Tooele City PAR in the November 2004 election and reauthorized the funding in the November 2012 and November 2022 elections.

PAR Information

Every time you spend money in Tooele City you are contributing to the Parks, Arts, & Recreation (PAR) funding that is used to fund cultural facilities, cultural organizations, and recreational facilities in Tooele City.

What are the Benefits of PAR?

PAR FUNDING HAS BEEN USED FOR:

Skyline Park
Pavilions at the Aquatic Center Park, Glen Eagles Park, Elton Park, Linear Park, Oquirrh Hills Golf Course, and Red Del Papa Park
Tables and BBQ grills to upgrade parks
Dock replacement at Tooele Valley Museum
Playground equipment at Linear Park, Glen Eagles, Parkers Park, and Rancho Park
Ballfield lighting at Red Del Papa Park
Restoration of the brick on Carnegie Library
Automated irrigation systems at Elton Park and Aquatic Center Park
Walking path at Elton Park
12 Pickleball Courts and lighting at Elton Park
New restrooms at the Aquatic Center Park and Oquirrh Hills Golf Course
Dow James Building and Youth Center upgrades
Tooele City Arts Council:
Fridays on Vine, 4th of July, and holiday concerts
Community art classes for adults and children
Funding to organizations such as Tooele Arts Festival, Tooele Valley Academy of Dance and Tooele Theatre Company
“Seek On” statue at Veteran’s Memorial Park

What Is PAR? PAR is the Tooele City Parks, Arts, and Recreation program that develops and maintains cultural, artistic, and recreational opportunities in Tooele City.

How Is PAR Funded? PAR is a 1/10th of 1% sales and use tax. This means if you purchase a $10 pizza, only one penny goes towards PAR; or if you purchase $100 worth of groceries, only 10 cents goes towards PAR.

Every time someone spends money in Tooele City they are contributing to the Parks, Arts & Recreation (PAR) funding that is used to fund cultural facilities, cultural organizations, and parks and recreational facilities in Tooele City.

PAR is not a property tax!

Is PAR a new tax? No! Tooele City citizens first voted to approve the Tooele City PAR tax in the November 2004 election and reauthorized the funding in the November 2012 and November 2022 elections. State Law requires this tax be voted on every 10 years.

How will PAR appear on the Ballot? This is the language that was on the ballot on November 8, 2022:

How do I learn more about PAR?

We held a “Monday with the Mayor” Public Information Meeting about PAR on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (90 North Main Street, Tooele). You can watch the recording of that meeting on our YouTube Channel or view the PowerPoint presentation (.pdf) from that meeting.

You can also call 435.843.2104 or email shilob@tooelecity.gov.

Photo Gallery of PAR projects: