[5] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on October 19, 2019, conducted by Craig C. Christensen, a church general authority.

[11][12] On November 21, 2022, the LDS Church announced that a public open house would be held from April 15 through July 8, 2023, excluding Sundays.

[15] The exterior has a decorative band with a mountain design that wraps around the temple, metal panels with images of Utah Lake wetlands and snowy egrets, and art glass windows.

[15] The design has elements representing the heritage of the Saratoga Springs area, which provide spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function.

[5][15] Symbolism is important to church members and are depicted throughout the temple, including in the interior art glass windows.

[18] These are events where young church members “reenact some of the faith-building experiences of the pioneers who journeyed to the Salt Lake Valley in the mid-1800s.

Youth could be organized into groups or ‘families,’ wear pioneer-era clothing, pull handcarts, and discuss the faith of those who made courageous sacrifices to gather to Zion.”[19] A 5K run took place the day before the temple’s dedication.