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Things to Do & Outdoor Recreation in West Jordan

From the brand-new 160-acre Bingham Creek Regional Park to the historic brick courtyards of Gardner Village and the peaceful Jordan River Parkway.

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Bingham Creek Regional Park

Neighborhood: Bingham Creek

Salt Lake County's crowning regional park project, Bingham Creek is a premier 160-acre outdoor destination. Phase 1 features an expansive destination adventure playground, a natural water play and splash feature, a championship multi-use sports complex, and a dedicated mountain bike skills course and pump track. Miles of paved and natural-surface trails connect throughout the gulch.

4800 W 10200 S, West Jordan, UT 84088
Daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Local Insider Tip: The mountain bike skills course features beginner to advanced jump lines. Pack sunscreen—the young shade trees are still maturing.
Culture & ShoppingFree admission; purchases individual

Gardner Village Historic Mill & Village

Neighborhood: Gardner Village

Built around Archibald Gardner's 1877 flour mill (listed on the National Register of Historic Places), this storybook village is a living piece of Utah history. Stroll brick walkways across wooden footbridges, visit 22 locally owned boutique specialty shops, and enjoy the working water wheel. From September through October, it hosts the internationally famous WitchFest.

1100 W 7800 S, West Jordan, UT 84088
Mon – Sat 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Local Insider Tip: Arrive via the UTA TRAX Red Line (Historic Gardner Station) during WitchFest to avoid parking queues.
Nature & TrailsFree

Jordan River Parkway Trail & Nature Center

Neighborhood: Gardner Village / East Side

West Jordan preserves a generous greenbelt along the Jordan River. The paved parkway trail offers flat, shaded miles with wildlife observation decks, canoe launches, and peaceful rest areas. Migratory pelicans, bald eagles, and great blue herons frequently frequent the river bend preserves.

Multiple trailheads along 7800 S & 9000 S
Dawn to Dusk
Local Insider Tip: Rent a paddle board or kayak and launch at the 7800 South non-motorized boat ramp during spring and early summer.
Botanical & EducationFree

Conservation Garden Park

Neighborhood: Oquirrh Highlands

Operated by Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, this spectacular public demonstration garden showcases over 8 acres of drought-tolerant plants, flowing water features, sunken stone patios, and native wildflower meadows. It is both a serene retreat for an afternoon walk and an invaluable masterclass for new Utah homeowners designing their yards.

8275 S 1300 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
Mon – Sat 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Local Insider Tip: Visit in late spring when the native penstemons, lilacs, and desert blooms are at their vibrant peak.
Sports & FitnessDaily passes $4 – $7; monthly memberships available

Gene Fullmer Recreation Center

Neighborhood: Central West Jordan

Named after West Jordan's hometown middleweight world boxing champion, this Salt Lake County recreation center offers an indoor competition pool with water slide, comprehensive weight room, elevated indoor running track, basketball courts, and extensive youth recreational sports leagues.

8015 S 2200 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
Mon – Fri 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Sat 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Local Insider Tip: The recreation pool offers open family swim sessions every afternoon with water play features.
Family & KidsFree

Sierra Newbold Playground & Ron Wood Park

Neighborhood: West Jordan South

Dedicated to the memory of Sierra Newbold, this state-of-the-art all-abilities playground features adaptive swings, wheelchair-accessible climbing ramps, musical sensory stations, and tactile play panels. The surrounding Ron Wood Park includes a vibrant zero-depth summer splash pad, regulation sports fields, and a fenced dog park.

5900 W 8600 S, West Jordan, UT 84088
Daily 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Local Insider Tip: The splash pad operates Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
Culture & HistoryFree (donations welcome)

West Jordan Historical Museum

Neighborhood: Veterans Memorial Park

Located within the sprawling Veterans Memorial Park complex, this volunteer-run museum preserves pioneer artifacts, farming equipment, antique carriages, and historic photographs depicting West Jordan's transformation from 1849 settlement into a modern economic engine.

2036 W 8400 S, West Jordan, UT 84088
Tue – Thu 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Local Insider Tip: Great quick educational trip for school-age children learning Utah state history.
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