Taylorsville: River Trails, History and Recreation

Taylorsville combines nature experiences, regional history and a wide range of recreational activities. The Jordan River runs through the city and, with biking and hiking trails as well as natural habitat, creates a distinctive landscape. Cultural sites and facilities for active days add to the mix, allowing you to plan your trip around a wide variety of interests.

Exploring the Jordan River

The Jordan River Trail is a 45-mile multi-use trail along the Jordan River. Those who want to incorporate exercise into their stay will find a clear reference point for planning their day. The Jordan River Trail System also includes a paved trail. This distinction is important when choosing your route: the length of 45 miles refers to the Jordan River Trail; the paved trail is part of the trail system.

For planning your schedule, it is important to note that the Jordan River Trail is open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in most sections. If you are planning an early walk or a later outing, check which section is suitable for your plans. The Jordan River itself, the trails and the natural habitat give Taylorsville a distinctly scenic character without limiting your stay to a single activity.

Discover History and Culture

The Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center presents the history of the Taylorsville and Bennion communities during their first 100 years, from 1848 to 1948. This period makes a visit an opportunity to engage specifically with the development of these communities. For travelers seeking historical context in addition to walks, the Heritage Center complements the nature experiences along the Jordan River with a cultural perspective.

The Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center provides spaces for performances and rehearsals in Taylorsville. A comprehensive ticket service is also available through ArtTix. If you would like to combine your stay with a performance, you can find out about the respective offerings and available dates in advance. This creates a different way to structure your day than a stay focused primarily on trails and physical activity.

Combine Active and Relaxing Days

Taylorsville also offers specific destinations for varied recreational days. The Taylorsville Recreation Center provides supervised climbing for all ages and abilities. The Outdoor Swimming Pool features a swimming pool with level entry, water toys and a water slide. It also includes a lap pool and a diving area. This accommodates different preferences: while climbing provides a supervised activity, the swimming pool offers several clearly designated areas for spending time in the water.

When looking for a vacation rental or vacation home, it makes sense to first determine your preferred focus. Someone who wants to use the Jordan River Trail will plan differently from someone who wants to center their trip on the Heritage Center's historical period or an event at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. Climbing and swimming can also determine the structure of your day. Choose your accommodation based on the itinerary you envision for Taylorsville, and then compare the suitable options.

More Destinations for Your Planning

If you would like to research additional places besides Taylorsville, you can then view Draper, Holladay, Murray, Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Midvale and South Jordan. For Taylorsville itself, the combination of river trails, history, culture and recreation makes it a versatile starting point for further vacation planning.

For the overview of the broader trip: Salt Lake.