Jordan River Parkway Wayfinding Signage Plan Update!
The Jordan River Commission and its project partners are making progress on the Jordan River Trail Wayfinding Signage Plan. This regional effort project is being undertaken in partnership with the Salt Lake County Health Department, Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation, National Parks Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, Wasatch Front Regional Council, West […]
Wildlife Spotlight: Tiger Salamander
Tiger Salamander, Amblystoma triginum nebulosum by Dan Potts, Salt Lake County Fish & Game Association This cute little lizard-like amphibian is six to eight inches long, its coloration can be highly variable, although those in our area are usually grey to brown with yellowish spots and patches on their backs and sides. The coloration of the […]
Jordan River Parkway Urban Rangers
The Jordan River Commission is excited to announce the expansion of the University of Utah Parks, Recreation, & Tourism’s Wasatch Urban Ranger Program to the Jordan River Parkway. Volunteer student Urban Rangers will patrol the Jordan River Parkway from 200 S (Fisher Mansion) to 3900 S (General Holm Park). Patrols will average four hours at […]
Register Now!
Registration is now open for the next installment in our Best Practices for Riverfront Communities Training Series. This workshop is generously supported by the Salt Lake County Watershed and Restoration Program and is presented in conjunction with the 10th Annual Watershed Symposium. Learn more here.
Proposition A – Salt Lake County Recreation Bond
In November 2016, Salt Lake County voters will have the opportunity to approve the Parks & Recreation Bond, which will authorize the county to issue $90 million in bonds to build new parks, trails, recreational amenities and a recreation center, as well as renovate and improve existing facilities. The Parks & Recreation Bond will […]
Wayfinding Signage Plan
The Jordan River Commission is excited to be working with the Salt Lake County Health Department, Wasatch Front Regional Council, the National Park Service, West Jordan and other cities to develop a wayfinding signage plan for the Jordan River Trail. This new plan is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016 and will include standards, […]