Utahn’s envision a parkway that contains pleasant natural areas and a healthily functioning river that provides quality habitat for wildlife; is safe, clean, and well-maintained; and offers great recreation, leisure, and educational opportunities in natural and improved settings from lake to lake. Further, they see a parkway that supports physical and mental health and that makes stewards and advocates of its visitors.
This Blueprint for the Jordan River Parkway and its extensive watershed reminds us that Utahns care deeply for this treasured natural resource, and want to see continued progress. Thousands of area residents participated in this vision and strategic planning effort, and it reflects the growing support, recognition and appreciation of the Jordan River and the many community benefits it provides. The Blueprint Jordan River balances improvements to natural wildlife habitat, water quality, enhanced in-stream flows and natural river functions, with expanded outdoor recreation opportunities, public safety, and responsible river oriented development. It recognizes the vital role of the Jordan River Trail in connecting Utah communities to important gathering places, and to transit and trail networks across the region.
Much like a blueprint for a building, this Blueprint ties the concepts of the vision to many details needed to make it happen. This strategic plan is the result of years of work with the Jordan River Commission’s extensive partnerships. It serves as a guide to coordinate and support ongoing investments and improvements as the population of the Wasatch Front continues to grow, and continues to love the Jordan River Parkway.
The Blueprint embraces this vision by outlining seven action plans shown below.
