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JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT LEGACY NATURE PRESERVE 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.

2100 WEST 500 SOUTH, WOODS CROSS, UT 84087

CHEVRON MILE 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.

1010 RECREATION WAY, NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054

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JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDENS 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.

900 WEST 1000 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104

900 SOUTH STORMWATER WETLAND 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 900 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104

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JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT MEADOWBROOK NATURAL AREA 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.

1100 WEST 3800 SOUTH, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84119

GENERAL HOLM PARK 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.

1050 CARLISLE PARK LANE, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84119

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER 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.

1355 WEST 3100 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

COTTONWOOD POND RESTORATION SITE 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.

1200 WEST 3300 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT LITTLE CONFLUENCE OPEN SPACE 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.

675 WEST 4800 SOUTH, TAYLORSVILLE, UT 84123 MILLRACE PARK 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.

1150 WEST 5400 SOUTH, TAYLORSVILLE, UT 84123

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT KENNECOTT NATURE CENTER 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.

5044 LUCKY CLOVER LANE, MURRAY, UT 84107 WALDEN PARK 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.

5425 MURRAY PARKWAY AVENUE, MURRAY, UT 84107

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT RIVERWALK PARK OPEN SPACE 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.

1013 VILLAGE BEND LN, MIDVALE, UT 84047

RIVERWALK SHOPPING CENTER 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.

700 WEST 7200 SOUTH, MIDVALE, UTAH 84047

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT BIG BEND RESTORATION AREA 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.

850 WEST 9000 SOUTH, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088 GARDNER VILLAGE 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.

1100 WEST 7800 SOUTH, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT SOUTH JORDAN URBAN FISHERY 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.

920 WEST 11200 SOUTH, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095

JORDAN RIVER MIGRATORY BIRD RESERVE 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.

500 WEST 9800 SOUTH, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT SANDY POND URBAN FISHERY The 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.

1000 WEST 9800 SOUTH, SANDY, UT 84070 RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE 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.

9300 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SANDY, UT 84070

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT GALENA SOONKAHNI PRESERVE 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.

800 WEST 12300 SOUTH, DRAPER, UT 84020 RIVERBEND NATURAL AREA 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.

1000 WEST 13000 SOUTH, DRAPER, UT 84020

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT RIVERTON WETLAND PONDS 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.

12400 RIVER VISTA DR, RIVERTON, UT 84065 RIVERBEND GOLF COURSE 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.

1040 WEST 12800 SOUTH, RIVERTON, UTAH 84065

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT SPRING VIEW FARMS OPEN SPACE 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.

1150 WEST 14600 SOUTH, BLUFFDALE, UT 84065 JORDAN RIVER NARROWS 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.

1100 JORDAN NARROWS ROAD, BLUFFDALE, UT 84065

JORDAN RIVER C OMMISSION JORDAN RIVER SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT INLET 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.

222 SARATOGA ROAD, SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT 84045

WILLOW PARK 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.

9800 WEST 300 NORTH, LEHI, UT 84043