Discover Murray: Trails, Parks and History

Murray combines nature experiences, park landscapes and local history with a wide range of options for active and relaxing days on holiday. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can plan their trip around whether walking trails, culture, swimming, golf or historic sites should be the main focus. This combination is precisely what makes Murray a versatile base for travellers with different interests.

Trails, Green Spaces and Special Landscapes

The Murray section of the Jordan River Parkway runs from 6625 S. Murray Bluffs Drive (1200 West) to 593 W. 4800 S. Between these points is a paved trail approximately five miles long, with markers at 0.1-mile intervals to provide orientation. A bridle trail also runs perpendicular to the paved trail. This allows you to choose between a walk on the paved trail and the distinctive experience of a trail for horseback riders when planning your day, without conflating the two options.

Murray Park covers 63 acres of green space. Its facilities include walking trails, sports fields, pickleball courts, picnic areas, an arboretum and a rose garden. The park’s outdoor amphitheatre is intended for seasonal concerts. Plants from around the world grow in the Murray City Arboretum; tree species and varieties are also evaluated there to see how well they adapt to Murray’s soil and climate. This makes it possible to combine an active day in the park with botanical discoveries and a peaceful break.

Culture and History in Murray

The Murray Museum is housed in the historic Cahoon Mansion at 4872 S. Poplar Street in Murray. It documents, preserves, researches and shares Murray’s history through exhibitions, collections, public programmes and research. Anyone wishing to learn more about the community’s development will find a specific cultural focus for their trip here.

The Murray Downtown Residential Historic District also illustrates the historical development of Murray’s central residential area. Another historic trace leads to Murray City Park: the Pony Express Trail ran through it. The Arts in the Park series also has a regular place in the events calendar. It comprises free lunchtime concerts held every Tuesday from June through July—except during the week of July 4—in Murray Park Pavilion No. 5.

Sports, Water and Excursions at Different Paces

Golf enthusiasts will find an 18-hole, par-72 course at Murray Parkway Golf Course. From the back tees, it measures 6,900 yards. Murray Parkway also has accessible areas and is fully accessible to people with disabilities. When choosing accommodation, it may be helpful to divide your desired holiday days in advance between sports, park trails and cultural destinations.

The Park Center has a 25-yard competition pool with eight lanes. The Murray Outdoor Pool features a large, four-story waterslide, two one-metre diving boards, a beach-like area with level entry and water-play features. Travelling families with children can plan these water activities as a separate part of their itinerary, while dedicating other days to the museum, parks or golf course.

Wheeler Historic Farm is a working farm and also a public park with 75 acres of natural landscape, trails and a natural area at the back. Wheelchair-accessible, tractor-drawn wagon rides are offered there along the outer edge of the farm. This complements the urban parks with a rural experience.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Murray, it is worth first deciding on the main focus of your trip: green spaces, culture and history, sports and swimming, or a combination of several of these themes. Accommodation in Murray can provide the setting for a variety of daily itineraries. When making your choice, consider which of the experiences mentioned should take up the greatest part of your stay.

Discover More Places

For further travel planning, you can also explore West Jordan, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, South Jordan, Holladay, Riverton, Draper and Sandy.

For the higher-level travel overview: Salt Lake.