In Phase 3, join us to create the roadmap for a more vibrant future for the Emerald Ribbon.
Priority Survey
We’ve heard all your ideas and dreams for the Jordan River! The community wants to see:
Care for nature to promote enjoyment for humans while preserving habitat
An enhanced trail system with better connectivity and safety
Activation of the river and celebration of diverse neighborhoods in a thoughtful and sustainable way
Action to address physical conditions and other aspects that make the corridor feel unsafe
Salt Lake City is creating a timeline for upcoming work on the river, and we want to know what types of projects the city wants to see first. The final survey outlined draft ideas for specific places along the river and vote on what is most important to you.
Draft Site Designs
Five sites along the Jordan River were selected for focused planning. These sites were selected by technical experts and the community as areas of high concern and high opportunity for positive change. See a sneak peak of the draft site plans below and join our open houses July 10th and 11th to give your input!
Rose Park Nature Area
This concept reflects ongoing discussion to transition the underutilized driving range at Rose Park Golf Course into a publicly accessible park and nature area. We will add a new gathering space and a nature playground. A large nature preserve will include scenic overlooks and educational signage.
Cottonwood Park
This concept will better connect Cottonwood Park and the river. Recreation amenities will be focused on the south end to create a welcoming “community porch”. The existing dirt parking lot off on Redwood Road will become a trailhead for the river, including artwork, signage, new restrooms, and a boat ramp.
Fairpark Urban Core
The Urban Core area will focus on providing safe and comfortable connections. This concept focuses on improvements and activation at the Fisher Mansion and the Gadsby Trailhead. These areas have the potential to become hubs for community events, water recreation, and nature education for the river.
Bend in the River & Modesto Park
This concept will remove safety concerns and add a new “community porch” for the neighborhood. The porch could include shaded seating, an open lawn, cooking areas, a nature playground, an outdoor classroom or amphitheater, fishing overlooks, and art. Enhanced pathways on both sides of the river and new access will ensure the park is connected and active.
Glendale Oxbow
This underused site is a great place to give space back to nature along the river. The proposal includes a new trailhead with parking on 2100 S. To the west of the river, a new trail with be added along with natural landscaping and new trees. New wetland areas and expanded floodplain will provide better habitat for birds and other animals.
Community Open House
July 10th, 2024
4 - 8pm
Sorenson Unity Center
1383 S 900 W, SLC 84116
Community Open House
July 11th, 2024
4 - 8 pm
Mestizo Coffee House
631 North Temple, SLC 84116
“My dream is to preserve the river for as long as possible for future generations to enjoy.”