Bingham Creek Regional Park Grand Opening Celebration

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SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH - June 19, 2023 - Bingham Creek Regional Park is gearing up for an unforgettable grand opening event on June 22, captivating the South Jordan community and Salt Lake County. The media is invited to the ribbon cuttin...

The History Behind Bingham Creek Regional Park

Beginning in 2020, in the heart of Salt Lake County, a remarkable transformation was underway. Once a County gravel quarry, the former Welby Pit was about to become something extraordinary. Now welcome to Bingham Creek Regional Park, where the spirit of c...

SoJo Summerfest Guide 2023

Check out all the fun activities at this year's SoJo Summerfest!

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How Budgeting Works in South Jordan

As the new year begins, City staff along with the City Council begin in earnest to put together the City’s budget for the next fiscal year, which will begin July 1st. For the past eight years, the City has utilized a strategic budgeting methodol...

Property Taxes Fund Public Safety

Did you know that City property taxes fund our Police and Fire Departments? In fact, South Jordan City uses those property taxes to pay for 100% of your Police Department and approximately 19% of your Fire Department. The rest of the Fire Department fundi...

Tax Education 101 - Parks

South Jordan’s parks and trails are beautiful. South Jordan has 35 city parks, more than 9 miles of trails, 3 fishing ponds, 68 acres of natural open space and boasts a variety of recreational fields and courts throughout the city. 

Providing a va...

Increased Fire Risk and Fireworks

Fireworks Discharge Dates & Times

• July 2, 3, 5 - 11 am to 11 pm
• July 22, 23, 25 - 11 am to 11 pm
• July 4th and July 24th - 11 am to Midnight

This holiday season, the South Jordan Fire Department would like to remind our residents to be aware of the increas...

Fire Safety Season

Summer is a time for outdoor activities and enjoying the warm weather, but it’s also when we must be extra cautious about fire safety. Your South Jordan City Fire Department wants to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe while having fun this summer.

It...

Be Prepared for all Emergencies

September marks National Preparedness Month, a timely reminder to ensure readiness for unforeseen disasters or emergencies in homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces. The motto “Be Prepared,” often associated with scouting, resonates stro...

Mayor's Corner: Suicide Prevention Month

As we enter the month of September, we turn our attention to a critical and deeply significant topic: suicide prevention. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, we aim to raise awareness, foster understanding, and provide support to those wh...

National Senior Month in South Jordan

If you’re 60 years or better, or if you have a loved one in that age group, it’s time to level up your senior experience and discover the fantastic opportunities waiting for you at the South Jordan Community Center. Take advantage of t...

Back-to-School Safety Tips

As the summer comes to an end, it’s important for parents to prioritize their children’s safety when traveling to and from school. The South Jordan Police Department wants to help you and your children stay safe this school year by off...

Revitalizing Prospector Park

Prospector Park has been facing ongoing issues due to vandalism disrupting its amenities. Damaged playground equipment, graffiti, and restroom closures have compelled us to take action. We acknowledge the concerns raised by residents, especially from the ...

Guide to Simplifying Utility Payments

The City of South Jordan provides a range of essential services for our residents, including water, secondary water, garbage services, and animal licensing. The City understands that for many residents, your most common interaction with the City is paying...

Mayor's Corner: The Power of Collaboration

When a city, county, and school district join forces to collaborate on a common goal, remarkable things can happen. Over the past few years, South Jordan City, Salt Lake County, and Jordan School District have been working to do just that. We are thrilled...

The Importance of Water Conservation in South Jordan's Future Growth

The City of South Jordan, as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, is faced with the challenge of ensuring a reliable source of water for its residents and businesses, even as demand for water continues to rise.

The city has been a leader in res...

Mayor's Corner: Celebrating our Independence

We hope you enjoyed our SoJo Summerfest! It was wonderful to come together for our parade and fireworks, carnival and concerts, races, car show, chalk art, super heroes, vendors, food trucks, dunk team, golf events, and so much more. 

Now just lik...

City Leadership Changes

Gary Whatcott is Retiring after 44 years of Public Service

Gary Whatcott, the city manager of South Jordan for the last nine years, is retiring after 44 years of dedicated public service. Having started as a volunteer firefighter in West Jordan in 1977, he...

Mayor's Corner: Bingham Creek Regional Park

It is with great excitement that the city council and I invite you to join us on June 22nd for the grand opening of Bingham Creek Regional Park! Phase one is nearly complete, and once all three phases are finished this new park is set to be the largest pa...

Focus Newsletter June 2023

South Jordan Utah Leisure Guide: May 1 - October 31, 2023

Check out all the great programs and event South Jordan City has to offer in the latest edition of the South Jordan Leisure Guide.

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SoJo Summerfest Parade - Join the Tradition

There’s something about a summer parade that invokes feelings of nostalgia and excitement. Perhaps it’s the sight of colorful floats, the sound of a marching band’s horns and drums, or the promise of candy raining down from p...

Mayor's Corner: Summer Safety

As the weather (finally) gets warmer, I encourage everyone driving to be extra watchful and aware of pedestrians and bicyclists on our sidewalks and roads, especially keeping an eye out for children. With all of the snow, we haven’t had as many ...

Beyond Snowmageddon: Why Residents Should Still Conserve

Last year was dry in the State of Utah and the City of South Jordan, with most of the state classified as being in “extreme” or “exceptional” drought for the year. This year has been remarkable regarding the amount ...

Would You Like to Open a City Council Meeting?

The City invites any who are willing to volunteer their time a chance to open our City Council meeting with a thought, prayer, reading or invocation.

The purpose is to allow a wide variety of community members to speak and become involved in our civic proc...

Earthquake Preparedness Month

April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in Utah. As part of the observance, millions of Utahns will participate on April 20, 2023, in an earthquake drill called “The Great Utah Shakeout.” Earthquakes in Utah may be inevitable, but catas...

Sign up for Text Notifications from the City Today

Life in South Jordan is bustling with all the events, activities, construction, and more that happens in the City every day. To stay informed about all that's happening in the city and city programs, South Jordan residents should sign up for Sout...

Focus Newsletter April 2023

9800 South & Bangerter Interchange Update

Bangerter will go under 9800 South similar to the intersections at 10400 South and 11400 South. UDOT will have a construction company under contract by July of 2023. Construction is expected to start late fall of 2023. Closure timing of the east/west traf...

Rio Tinto Kennecott South Jordan Annexation

South Jordan just received the petition from Rio Tinto to annex land into South Jordan for another successful planned community in the southwest part of the valley. There will be many opportunities for the community to be part of a very public process. An...

Snow Plowing - What You Need to Know

View the interactive map of no-parking areas for snow events.

View the interactive snow plow route map.

How does the Public Works Department manage plowing resources?

South Jordan City is split into five zones for crews to plow. Public Works has 12 large tru...

Shop Local During the Holidays

It's the holiday season, and that means giving to your community, those less fortunate than yourself, and the ones you love. A heart for service and giving are qualities we pride ourselves on here in South Jordan. When you choose to shop locally,...

Mayor's Corner - Schools

Many of you know how important our schools are to me, and as mayor I believe they are a critical thread in the fabric of our community. There are great things happening in all of our schools, whether district, charter, or private, and it is an honor to be...

Vehicle Fire, One Deceased Occupant UPDATE

On Monday, February 20th 2023, our Investigations Unit, in conjunction with our Tactical Team (SWAT), made the final arrest related to the November 24^th homicide investigation involving the body found inside a burning vehicle. A total of five related arre...

Daybreak Schools Placed in Lockout

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Suspicious Circumstance/Daybreak School Lockouts

SOUTH JORDAN, UT – February 1, 2023

Tuesday, January 31^st 2023 around 1 PM, several schools in the Daybreak area were asked to place their buildings into a “lockout&a...

The City of South Jordan Transforms City Hall into Water-wise Example

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SOUTH JORDAN, UT – August 2, 2023 – The City of South Jordan recently completed a transformation of the grounds around City Hall to water-wise landscaping.

“We want to be part of the water-wise solution,” said City Manager D...

New Splash Pad to Open in South Jordan on July 1

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SOUTH JORDAN, UT – June, 26, 2022— We are excited to announce the opening of our second splash pad in South Jordan at Heritage Park on July 1. The media is invited to a ribbon cutting event on June 28 at...

The Kickoff to Summer is Here with South Jordan’s SoJo Summerfest

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SOUTH JORDAN, UT – May 30, 2023 – Tonight kicks off South Jordan’s premier annual event – SoJo Summerfest, with our Parade Preview and Kite Festival. SoJo Summerfest features events, food, sho...

South Jordan City's Art on the Towne Event to Gather Feedback on Arts Master Plan

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SOUTH JORDAN, UT – May, 2, 2023 — South Jordan City is excited to announce its Art on the Towne event, taking place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1600 W. Towne Center Drive. The event will in...

South Jordan’s Spring Spectacular: Live Music, Candy Scramble, and Arts Planning

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SOUTH JORDAN, UT – April, 3, 2023 — The City of South Jordan is thrilled to announce its annual Spring Spectacular event on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The event will take place at the South Jordan Softball...

Shooting at house party, victim taken to hospital in stable condition

Around 2:00 AM, we were called to a shooting at 6113 West Arranmore Drive. Officers arrived to find one male victim, age 31, who had been shot once, in both legs. Officers rendered medical aid until the paramedics arrived. The male victim was transported ...

Vehicle fire, deceased occupant found

On Thursday November 24^th, at approximately 7:00 PM, officers and firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the area of 11700 South Bingham Rim Road. The firefighters were able to quickly put the fire out at which point one deceased occupant was d...

Representative Burgess Owens Inspires South Jordan Youth Council

Rachael Van Cleave, Communications Manager/PIODirect: (801) 446-4357, Ext. 1240Cell: (385) 267-5413rvancleave@sjc.utah.gov

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SOUTH JORDAN, UT – October, 4, 2022— U.S. Congressman Burgess Owens met with the C...

South Jordan to Dedicate First Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Salt Lake County

MEDIA INVITED:Dedication EventSeptember 7, 2022 at 6 p.m.South Jordan Public Safety Building Plaza10655 S. Redwood Road, South Jordan, UT 84095

SOUTH JORDAN, UT – September 6, 2022 – The City of South Jordan will dedicate the first ever Gold Star Families ...

City of South Jordan to Hold Community Development Block Grant Hearing

SOUTH JORDAN, UT – Residents and interested parties will get a chance to comment on South Jordan’s use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and community needs at a public hearing on September 6, 2022. 

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Ivory Homes Receives 2022 South Jordan Corporate Citizen Award

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SOUTH JORDAN, UT – South Jordan City is pleased to present the 2022 South Jordan Corporate Citizen Award to Ivory Homes.

South Jordan City presents the Corporate Citizen Award annually to a business that has been a...

Larry H. Miller Real Estate, Daybreak, and South Jordan Work Together on Water Convservation

SOUTH JORDAN, UT – July 11, 2022—Larry H. Miller Real Estate (LHM Real Estate), the master-planned community of Daybreak, and the City of South Jordan are working together to make water conservation easier for Daybreak residents. 

“South Jordan of...

One of Two Juveniles in Accident Passes Away

SOUTH JORDAN, UT – July, 7, 2022 – One of the two 9-year-old juveniles injured in an accident yesterday has passed away. The second juvenile is in stable, but serious condition.

 “We are heartbroken to learn that a child in our community ...

South Jordan Police Respond to Vehicle Accident Involving Juveniles

SOUTH JORDAN, UT – July, 6, 2022 - Members of the South Jordan Police Department were dispatched to an accident involving two 9-year-old juveniles on an electric motor bike and a single vehicle. The accident occurred in the area of 2100 West 1140...

South Jordan Firefighters to Go Door-to-Door in High Wildland Fire Risk Areas

MEDIA ALERT Who: South Jordan Firefighters and residents, media invited What: Door-to-Door Fire Risk Education Campaign Where: Station #62, 4022 S Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095 (Followed by Bingham Creek neighborhood)&...

SoJo Summerfest Kicks Off Summer This Weekend

SOUTH JORDAN, UT – June 2, 2022 --The City of South Jordan is hosting its annual summer festival, SoJo Summerfest, with events, food, shows, and free activities for all ages, starting with Family Night on Thursday, June 2 and ending with a parad...

South Jordan to Break Ground on First Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Salt Lake County

Rachael Van Cleave, Communications Manager/PIODirect: (801) 446-4357, Ext. 1240Cell: (385) 267-5413rvancleave@sjc.utah.gov

 MEDIA INVITED:Groundbreaking EventMay 14, 2022 at 10 a.m.South Jordan Public Safety Building Plaza10655 S. Redwood Road, So...

South Jordan's New Senior Center Project

At a recent luncheon at the South Jordan Community Center, Mayor Dawn Ramsey announced that the city is embarking on a transformative mission to enhance the lives of its senior citizens with the South Jordan Senior Center and Affordable Housing Project. T...

Creating a Safe Sense of Community

South Jordan City promotes a strong safety culture for the entire community and its workforce.

Delivering Reliable Public Infrastructure

South Jordan City plans, constructs, and maintains reliable infrastructure and public facilities that align with community needs.

Balancing the Regulatory Environment

South Jordan City establishes and implements clear, effective, and necessary regulations to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community.

Providing Desirable Amenities & Open Space

South Jordan City promotes a strong sense of place by providing parks, trails, open space, and a variety of art, cultural and recreational opportunities.

Fostering Economic Development

South Jordan City promotes economic development by facilitating efforts with employers and developers to increase the City’s tax base for a sustainable future.

Ensuring Sustainable Growth

South Jordan City promotes a sustainable community by planning for growth while aligning its resources.

Engaging the Community

South Jordan City promotes an engaged and informed community through a variety of effective methods to inform, educate, and connect with its residents.

Representing Responsible Governance

South Jordan City provides fiscally efficient and effective governance through best practices, innovation, program evaluation, competitive pay, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Sustainable Energy Usage in South Jordan

It’s no secret that South Jordan is growing, but did you know that businesses and residents in our community actually used less electricity per account in 2022? Sustainable growth is a key priority for the City. That’s why the City par...