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LEGACY NATURE PRESERVE

CHEVRON MILE TRAIL

The Legacy Nature Preserve contains 2,100 acres of bare mudflats, seasonal wet meadow, deep emergent marshes, and meandering open water channels. The preserve links the Great Salt Lake ecosystem to the Wasatch Mountain ecosystems. The preserve is not open to the public, however, it can be viewed from the Legacy Parkway trail.

The Chevron Mile Trail connects the southern end of the Legacy Parkway trail to the northern end of the Jordan River Parkway trail. The first mile was constructed in Davis County in 2010. It received it’s name due to a generous contribution from the Chevron Corporation towards the completion of this trail section.

2100 WEST 500 SOUTH, WOODS CROSS, UT 84087

1010 RECREATION WAY, NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054


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LAKE CITY

INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDENS

900 SOUTH STORMWATER WETLAND

The 11-acre International Peace Gardens is located adjacent to the Jordan River. The cultural monuments and gardens symbolize the true spirit of democracy and world peace, brotherly love, history, literature, and the cultural heritage of many lands. Currently, 28 countries are represented in the gardens.

The 900 South Stormwater Wetland is an enhanced 1.5-acre riparian corridor and wetlands, featuring deep water habitat, marshes, and interpretative signage and boardwalks. This demonstration project filters polluted urban runoff and storm water from the 900 South storm drain outfall before it flows into the Jordan River.

900 WEST 1000 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104

900 WEST 900 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104


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SALT LAKE

MEADOWBROOK NATURAL AREA

GENERAL HOLM PARK

The Meadowbrook Natural Area, a protected natural open space area, was originally established to mitigate the impacts to wetlands from the Little Dell Reservoir in East Canyon. This area highlights a cottonwood forest established from flooding in 1984 and picturesque views of the Oquirrh Mountains in the distance.

General Holm Park is a 3.75-acre regional, trailhead park to the Jordan River Parkway commerating MG Holm WWII Veterans. The park features a reservable pavilion, playground, picnic tables, and plenty of grassy open space for activities. The nearby Meadowbrook Natural Area can be accessed from the park.

1100 WEST 3800 SOUTH, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84119

1050 CARLISLE PARK LANE, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84119


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EST VALLEY

UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER

COTTONWOOD POND RESTORATION SITE

The Utah Cultural Celebration Center is a beautiful facility designed to strengthen a sense of unity among the people of the Wasatch Front. The Center highlights cultural wealth and creativity, and offers a forum to celebrate the community’s talents in music, dance, performance and visual arts.

Once a neglected storm water detention pond, the Cottonwood Pond is undergoing a restoration process, in conjunction with local high school students and residents. The pond is becoming a site that welcomes the public to learn about the river, while also purifying polluted storm water before it enters the Jordan River.

1355 WEST 3100 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

1200 WEST 3300 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119


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LITTLE CONFLUENCE OPEN SPACE

MILLRACE PARK

The 9-acre Little Confluence Open Space marks the junction of Little Cottonwood Creek and the Jordan River. Hundreds of cottonwoods and willows have been planted by Salt Lake County’s Million Trees Program, in conjunction with Tree Utah. The site features a nature trail, boat ramp, and picnic pavillion, perfect for wildlife viewing.

Millrace Park is a nearly 20-acre regional park. This park features a fenced off-leash dog park, complete with shade and benches. The Millrace Park Pond offers an urban fishery stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, black bullhead and channel catfish. The park also offers pavilions, restrooms, and a playground.

675 WEST 4800 SOUTH, TAYLORSVILLE, UT 84123

1150 WEST 5400 SOUTH, TAYLORSVILLE, UT 84123


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MURRAY

KENNECOTT NATURE CENTER

WALDEN PARK

The Kennecott Nature Center provides opportunities for children from Murray School District and selected Granite School District fourth-grade classes to enjoy observing and learning about nature through hands-on experiences and observations. The 1600 square foot classroom is nestled on the second largest wetland site of the Jordan River.

Walden Park, adajacent to the Jordan River, features a playground, pavilions, walking trails, sand volleyball, and barbacue pits. In 2009, the park underwent a restoration that repaired, enhanced, and stabalized the steep and poorly vegetated banks. The banks were regraded and revegetated with native, riparian vegetation.

5044 LUCKY CLOVER LANE, MURRAY, UT 84107

5425 MURRAY PARKWAY AVENUE, MURRAY, UT 84107


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MIDVALE

RIVERWALK PARK OPEN SPACE

RIVERWALK SHOPPING CENTER

Riverwalk Park Open Space is a 20-acre site, which includes a wetland area, featuring an open water pond. Walking trails, throughout the site, connect the Jordan River Parkway to the mixed-use development and TRAX station at Bingham Junction. The nearby Riverwalk Park offers 18 acres of grassy open space and a playground.

Less than half a mile away from the Jordan River and the Bingham Junction TRAX station, the Riverwalk Shopping Center, presents an opportunity just off the Jordan River Parkway to grab a bite to eat, an ice cream cone, or do some shopping. Currently undergoing redevelopment, the shopping center will become a prime shopping destination along the river.

1013 VILLAGE BEND LN, MIDVALE, UT 84047

700 WEST 7200 SOUTH, MIDVALE, UTAH 84047


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BIG BEND RESTORATION AREA

GARDNER VILLAGE

The Big Bend Restoration Area is an 70-acre natural area, providing habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Restoration is currently being plannel and, when completed, the project will provide one mile of restored river channel, wetlands, and riparian habitat, along with an urban fishery and iconic structure and viewing area.

Stroll brick-lined paths and discover 22 boutique-style shops surrounding the historic Gardner Mill. With the ambiance and charm of an early Utah Village, you’ll enjoy shopping and dining at Gardner Village. Spend the afternoon or day milling around Utah’s favorite shopping, dining and historic experience.

850 WEST 9000 SOUTH, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088

1100 WEST 7800 SOUTH, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088


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SOUTH JORDAN URBAN FISHERY

JORDAN RIVER MIGRATORY BIRD RESERVE

The South Jordan Urban Fishery provides 2.2 acres of open water, in three seperate ponds, to cast a rod. Likely catches include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, black bullhead or channel catfish. The park space also includes walking trails and pavilions, perfect for relaxing in the shade after fishing.

The Jordan River Migratory Bird Reserve, created in 1997, includes 120 acres of restored riparian habitat. The reserve provides necessary habitat for neotropical migratory songbirds. These birds breed at the reserve and elsewhere in the U.S. and Canada in the summer, and then return to Mexico and Central and South America each winter.

920 WEST 11200 SOUTH, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095

500 WEST 9800 SOUTH, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095


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SANDY

SANDY POND URBAN FISHERYThe Sandy Pond is a 3-acre pond that allows for an urban fishing and boating. Likely catches include bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish and rainbow trout. The site amenities include a fishing pier and cleaning station, trails, playground, and pavilion. The daily bag and possesion limit is two fish.

Surrounded by wetlands, the River Oaks Golf Course, is one of the most enjoyable courses in the valley for all levels of players. Featuring excellent views of the Jordan River and adajacent wetland areas, this golf course offers the best of both worlds between developed recreation and passive wildlife viewing.

1000 WEST 9800 SOUTH, SANDY, UT 84070

9300 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SANDY, UT 84070

RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE


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DRAPER

GALENA SOONKAHNI PRESERVE

RIVERBEND NATURAL AREA

The Galena/Soónkahni Preserve is 250 acres, the largest Jordan River preserve in Salt Lake County. The site features the Jordan River meanders, sand bars, and oxbows; riparian and wetland habitat; and drier upland habitat. The property includes an archaeological site with dwellings and artifacts ranking among the oldest known in Utah.

In 2002, Salt Lake County constructed an emergent bench along a half mile eroding section of Jordan River. This and the surronding 100 acres, became the Riverbend Natural Area. The site was regraded and riverbank stabilization techniques were used to restore the bank. Improvements included $80,000 in native trees, shrubs and hydroseeding.

800 WEST 12300 SOUTH, DRAPER, UT 84020

1000 WEST 13000 SOUTH, DRAPER, UT 84020


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RIVERTON

RIVERTON WETLAND PONDS

RIVERBEND GOLF COURSE

The Riverton Wetland Ponds features seven acres of emergent wetlands and two ponds. These ponds each feature a raised platform and gazebo perfect for wildlife viewing or relaxing in the shade. Nearby, the Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park features a parking area, playground, pavilion, and walking trails.

Riverbend Golf Course follows the banks of the scenic Jordan River as it winds its way through the center of the Salt Lake Valley. Ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state of Utah, Riverbend presents elevated tees and overlooks. The Jordan River natural wetlands and riparian habitat give this course its own identity.

12400 RIVER VISTA DR, RIVERTON, UT 84065

1040 WEST 12800 SOUTH, RIVERTON, UTAH 84065


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BLUFFDALE

SPRING VIEW FARMS OPEN SPACE

JORDAN RIVER NARROWS

Spring View Farms Open Space includes 4.5 miles of paved trails and 21 acres of natural open space between Bangerter Highway and 14600 South. The Spring View Farms Open Space features community parks, a major trailhead at 14600 South, natural features, such as ponds, streams, and wetlands, and picnic areas.

The Jordan River Narrows is the stretch of the river that flows below Point of the Mountain. The Jordan Narrows Regional Trailhead, located in Bluffdale, connects the Jordan River Parkway to the Jordan Narrows Trail. Nearby is Camp Williams, a National Guard training site, and Turner Dam, the first of two dams on the river.

1150 WEST 14600 SOUTH, BLUFFDALE, UT 84065

1100 JORDAN NARROWS ROAD, BLUFFDALE, UT 84065


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INLET PARK

WILLOW PARK

Inlet Park, a 4-acre site, features fishing spots, walking trails, a pavilion for a shaded lunch, a playground, and the Jordan River Radio Control Airplane Park. The nearby Inlet Park Hot Springs offers three different pools heated to roughly 109 degrees, year round. Inlet Park also offers popular access to Utah Lake for fishing and recreation.

Featuring 50 acres of willow trees and open grassy areas, Willow Park offers a number of options when it comes to recreation and relaxation. Nestled within the trees, features include camping sites complete with fire rings, RV and trailer parking, grassy open space for activities, a canoe launch, and a playground.

222 SARATOGA ROAD, SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT 84045

9800 WEST 300 NORTH, LEHI, UT 84043

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