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Riverton is a superb suburb located on the southwest end of Salt Lake County. This community features many high-end homes, lush green spaces, and thrilling views of the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges. This upscale community is focused on family and the suburban experience.

In his 2024 State of the Union Address, Mayor Trent Staggs highlighted the city’s fiscal achievements, soaring sales tax revenue, and a rising economy that acts as a catalyst to keep city utility fees low.

Mountain View Village is a regional shopping center that offers a mixed-use lifestyle. The project is 25 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City and is part of a 600-acre master development plan to increase residential, office, and retail development to.

As new development plans for historic downtown come to fruition, Riverton residents will have more and more places to shop, dine, and get professional services! All of that means enhanced employment opportunities. This forward-thinking community is working hard to maintain equitable growth for all its residents.

HISTORY

Nicholas T. Silcock was among the first settlers to make his family’s home in what is now known as Riverton. He arrived in about 1865. He purchased land from James Gordon for $2,500, according to the city’s published history online in, The History of Riverton, Utah. Another early settler (some believe the first to settle the area) was Archibald Gardner.

Pioneer members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lived along the river bottoms in crude dugouts. Gardner owned more land than Silcock and the area became known as Gardnersville. Gardner eventually sold his land to families who used it for farming and ranching. The history notes people, “irrigated their farms from a ditch which hugged the base of the bluff west of the river bottoms.”

At first, farming and ranching was a means of becoming self-sufficient. As in most Utah communities, growth was directly correlated with water. Settlers with access to water could feed their crops and water their livestock. There wasn’t much in Riverton so growth was slow.

In time, the community banded together to build a canal to deliver water to the benchlands. The canal eventually became known as the South Jordan Canal. It was completed in 1881. Suddenly, “thousands of acres of tillable land that these canals opened for cultivation added many new residents to Riverton.”

Today, the city’s population is 43,911 as reported by World Population Review online.

HALLMARKS

Riverton is known for its awe-inspiring views of the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges. The city takes great pride in creating and maintaining clean, aesthetically pleasing public spaces like the Riverton City Park. The park sports a nod to its agricultural past with its own rodeo arena. It also features basketball courts, pickleball courts, tennis courts, a splash pad, playgrounds, and a skate park. This flagship park also features a scenic walking path.

The Old Dome Meeting Hall, 1452 W 12600 S Riverton, Utah 84065, is an icon in Riverton. It occupies a prominent space at the entrance of Riverton City Park. The building was completed in 2015. It was built to reflect Riverton’s history and the city’s industrious residents. The Old Dome Church was originally built in the early 1900s. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built it over an entire decade.

“Today, the Old Dome Meeting Hall serves the Riverton community as a public home for historic and cultural displays, a meeting place for civic events, and a gathering place for special occasions. As the most iconic structure in the city, the building’s dome is featured as part of the Riverton City logo,” an article on the city website said. Tour the Old Dome Meeting Hall Monday through Wednesday Noon to 5 p.m.

Riverbend is one of the area’s premier golf courses. The meandering scenic Jordan River is the setting for much of this golf course located on the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. Fairways are meticulously maintained. They feature natural wetlands, stunning overlooks, and towering trees. The course is ranked one of the 10 best in Utah.

This thriving metropolis strives to provide opportunity for people from all walks of life and it holds dear to subtle reminders of its very rural past.

SHOPPING

Mountain View Village is Riverton’s mixed-use lifestyle center. If you’re looking for a full day of shopping fun look no further. Located at 4500 W 13400 S, this development is part of a 600-acre project with residential, commercial, and office space. Shop at anchor stores like Michaels, Old Navy, PetSmart, Ross, TJ Maxx and more! While you’re there, get a treat at Rita’s Ice-Custard-Happiness, 4608 W Partridge Hill Ln Suite B-120, Riverton, UT 84096, or have lunch at Chi Japan Express, 4594 W Partridge Hill Ln B-150, Riverton, UT 84096. Click here for a store directory and plan your visit.

Riverton Plaza, 1784 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065, features multiple stores and eateries with a wide selection of ethnic restaurants and specialty shops. Some go to dine, others go to do yoga and others simply want to shop. This fun and busy business center will have you discovering something new every time you visit!

Located near Salt Lake City and not far from Provo, Riverton is surrounded by shopping of all kinds in huge open-air malls, enclosed malls, strip malls and mom and pop shops where you will find some of your most precious treasures!

RECREATION

At the risk of repeating ourselves, we will tell you again the Riverton City Park and Riverbend Golf Course are great places to stay fit, enjoy the company of friends and family, and commune with nature.

Bowling, Laser Tag & Corn Hole

Delton Lanes, “Riverton’s bowling and family fun center,” is a great place to spend a Saturday night (or any other night you are looking for a great time)! It is located at 3693 W. Meadow Spring Lane, Riverton, Utah 84065. This colorful, exciting location offers fun for people of all ages!

Let’s Roam Riverton is an adventure in scavenger hunts! Enjoy an app-led outdoor scavenger hunt to explore Riverton. The customized app will send you, your friends, and family from one landmark to another where you will discover:

Art
Culture
History

The app will have you searching plaques, statues, and more to solve riddles. Riddle answers can only be found if you get out there and roam! This challenging exercise is a great way to get to know fun and important aspects of the city.

EMPLOYMENT

Zippia, career experts, ranked the best companies to work for in Riverton, UT, using data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity. The winners are:

Divvy
Peterson’s Marketplace
Goal Zero
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
Alpha Warranty Services
Stampin’ Up
M.C. Dean
Intermountain Healthcare
Security Federal Credit Union
Mountain America Credit Union

SCHOOLS

Students attending public schools in Riverton are a part of the Jordan School District, one of Utah’s largest. Private, religious, and public Montessori schools are also available in the city.