The International Peace Gardens has welcomed tens of thousands of travelers from a number of countries, including exchange partners from Salt Lake's several sister cities.

They are intended to symbolize democracy and world peace, brotherly love, history, literature, and cultural heritage.

The garden project was halted prior to planting due to the onset of World War II, but was resumed in 1947.

[1] Each of the foreign origin groups is allotted a garden section which they design, create and plant at their own expense.

Sculptures include: A Monument to Peace: Our Hope for the Children, Bauta Stone, the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, The Little Mermaid, Irish Cross, Olmec Head Replica, Peace Cradle, Preaching Buddha, and Spirit Poles.