Gilgal Sculpture Garden
- Park
- Regional draw
- Salt Lake City
Gilgal Sculpture Garden places Thomas Battersby's unusual symbolic sculptures within a small Salt Lake City park.
Religious ideas, personal imagery, and carved inscriptions give the works a distinctly individual character, including the recognizable sphinx with Joseph Smith's face. The compact setting encourages visitors to compare details rather than simply pass through.
Check current garden access and conduct rules before arriving. Allow time to read inscriptions, keep to designated paths, and respect both the artworks and nearby residents while interpreting the garden as one creator's personal artistic and spiritual expression.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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