The Fairpark neighborhood is one of the 20+ neighborhoods making up Salt Lake City, Utah.

It is one of the smaller neighborhoods in Salt Lake and is often confused with Rose Park. On the east it is bordered by 500 West and extends west to 1460 West, then following the Jordan River to 700 North, the boundary then curves down to 600 North back to 500 West. On its south, Fairpark is bordered by North Temple which features the iconic restaurant, Red Iguana. This area is rich with diversity, and growing as the city expands west. The neighborhood includes smaller community areas including Guadalupe, Jackson, and Onequa. It has one public school, Mary W. Jackson elementary school. The neighborhood is named after the State Fairpark, which takes up a large portion of the area.*

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From Preservation Utah‘s Fairpark Homes Tour:
Tucked between 600 North and 200 South, Fairpark may be small, but it holds a big place in the city’s past. Known today as the home of the Utah State Fairgrounds, this neighborhood is part of the Salt Lake City Northwest Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. More than 1,100 of the 1,489 buildings in this 28-block area contribute to its historic character, making it one of the city’s most architecturally and culturally intact neighborhoods.

Fairpark homes span styles and eras—from charming Victorian cottages and modest brick bungalows to pioneer-era adobe dwellings and mid-century ranches. As you stroll the wide streets and generous lots laid out in the original 1847 city plat, you’ll discover a neighborhood where the past is preserved and still lived in.

The tour celebrates Fairpark’s layered legacy: its roots in immigrant and working-class communities, its architectural richness, and its enduring sense of place. With many homes built between the 1850s and 1950s—most by individual landowners rather than large-scale developers—Fairpark tells a different, deeply personal story of Salt Lake City’s West Side growth.

Together, these homes and stories remind us that preservation is not just about saving buildings—it’s about honoring the people and communities who shaped them. Fairpark’s history continues to unfold through the care of its residents, the vibrancy of its streets, and the spirit of those who call it home. As you explore, look for not only the craftsmanship of the past, but the living heritage that connects Fairpark’s generations—past, present, and future