The Jordan River Parkway trail has five incomplete sections and three sections needing improvement or repair. The purpose of this project was to prioritize these sections for completing the trail within Salt Lake County. This report also includes a discussion of issues and recommendations.
The Jordan River Natural Areas Forum (JRNAF) is a voluntary coalition of local municipalities, county, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, local businesses, and individual citizens dedicated to promoting awareness, acquisition, management and restoration of natural areas along the Jordan River — balanced with the human use of the river corridor.
The trail completion prioritization process was conducted by the “Trail Group” — an ad hoc subcommittee of JRNAF — in response to a request from the Salt Lake County Mayor's Office and a resolution passed by JRNAF on July 7 , 2004. The process included gathering of data, public open houses and a web-based comment sheet.
Open Houses to collect public input were held —
• October 26th: South Jordan Community Center 10778 S. Redwood Rd.
• October 27th: Murray NRCS 1030 West 5370 South
• October 28th: Day Riverside Library 1575 West 1000 North
Comment sheets were available for the public to prioritize the unfinished trail sections and to provide other information. The comment sheets were also available on the JRNAF web site.
After gathering information and public input, the Trail Group prepared a draft report. The draft will be posted on the web site and additional comment taken. The final report will be revised and presented to the Salt Lake County Council of Governments for review and action.
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