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Central Jordan River

In some areas, reaching the Jordan River is as simple as walking, biking, or taking a tram. However, other locations pose challenges, including physical barriers, limited public transit options, private property, and difficult road crossings. While the Jordan River Trail offers a continuous multi-use path, many neighborhoods still lack public access to the river front and opportunities for interaction with the water. Recent additions of trailheads, pedestrian bridges, and boat launches have enhanced access, but significant barriers remain, limiting the full enjoyment of this vital natural resource.


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Multi-Modal Transit
Public transit near the central Jordan River includes the Trax Green, Red and Blue Lines, the Frontrunner, and numerous bus routes. However, getting to the river via public transit can still be challenging. Often, stops are located more than a 15 minute walk away from the river, with the exception of the River Trail Station in West Valley.
Barriers & Access
In some areas of the central Jordan River it's easy to access the trail from adjacent neighborhoods and local roads. However in other stretches development, including residential and industrial) have cut off direct access. Most of the trailheads are located at major roads, however, getting to these trailheads can be difficult for pedestrians and bikers.
Water Access
Along the length of the central Jordan River there are numerous places to get down to the water. However, in many segments steeply eroded banks prevent getting near the water. Boat access points at Millrace Park, Little Confluence, General Holm Park, and Pioneer Crossing Park allow access for kayaks and canoes.
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Logo for the Central Jordan River Reconnect: 7 miles, 5 cities, 3 creeks, 1 river. The logo is a J and R with white waves inside of it.

The Central Jordan River Reconnect is a 14-month public engagement and planning process to develop a framework plan for a new regional park along the Jordan River between SR201 and 5400S.

with:
Rio ASE
PROS Consulting
Ecosystem Services, LLC
PSOMAS
Horrocks Engineers
Zions Pubic Finance