Copper Creek Senior Living Community is more than just an award-winning Stellar Senior Living Community. Copper Creek is located in the heart of beautiful South Jordan, Utah. South Jordan is home to incredible views of the Rocky Mountains, as well as plenty of shopping and entertainment options. Located about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, South Jordan is a rapidly growing suburban area that is popular with families. You’ll experience all four seasons in South Jordan, which gives you a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and golf. And don’t miss out on plenty of shopping destinations and community events! Keep reading to find out about 10 of the many fun things to do near Stellar’s South Jordan Senior Living Community.
Outdoor Activities Near Stellar’s South Jordan Senior Living Community
South Jordan has all the seasons, with cold, snowy winters, hot, dry summers, and stunning spring and fall displays of color. This means the outdoor activities change with the seasons, which ensures you’ll never get bored! Here are a few outdoor activities for seniors in South Jordan.
- Walking and biking trails. South Jordan has plenty of walking and biking trails, many of which are paved and perfect for senior citizens. You can choose from trails of all lengths and difficulty levels, from the quarter-mile loop Prospector Park Trail to the 2.5 mile out-and-back Bingham Creek Trail with great mountain views.
- Hiking. The popular Jordan River Parkway extends for over 60 miles along the Jordan River, making it the longest paved urban trail in the United States. About 3.5 miles of this senior-friendly trail meanders around South Jordan, offering great views and accessible hiking.
- Fishing. You can fish for rainbow trout, channel catfish, bluegill, and the occasional largemouth bass in the Jordan River. The East Riverfront Fishing Ponds are easy to access and a great place to fish.
- Tour a historic farmstead at Samuel E Holt Farmstead Park. Educational markers around the park give you some of the history of South Jordan.
- Golf. Mulligan’s Golf & Games features two nine-hole golf courses, mini golf, a driving range, and batting cages. There’s something for everyone!
Community Events
South Jordan is a thriving community with tons of events and activities. Enjoy the weekly Farmer’s Market from May to October, seasonal events like pumpkin patches and Christmas light shows, art shows, community theater productions, and more.
South Jordan Community Center
The South Jordan Community Center offers tons of senior programs, like fitness classes, clubs and games, and arts & crafts classes (watercolor, ceramics, woodcarving, and more).
Daybreak Community
South Jordan is known for its unique Daybreak Community, a master-planned neighborhood of over 4,000 acres with sustainably built homes, a community center, gym, pools, man-made recreational lake, trails, and more. This area is rapidly growing, and the Salt Lake Bees, a minor-league baseball team, is expected to move into a brand-new stadium within the Daybreak Community. The Bees plan to take up residence in 2025. Many more shopping, dining and entertainment venues are under way at the coming-soon Downtown Daybreak entertainment district.
Gale Center of History and Culture
The Gale Center Museum has lots of interactive exhibits, art, historical exhibits, and more. Best of all, admission is free!
The District
The District Shopping Center in South Jordan hosts tons of shopping and entertainment options. It includes a movie theater, a large variety of food venues, both boutique and chain retail stores, and more.
We hope you enjoyed this list of things to do near Stellar’s South Jordan Senior Living Community. Copper Creek Senior Living offers private transportation services to any destinations you don’t want to miss, and South Jordan has great public transportation options, so plan your trip today! If you’re not in the area, don’t worry–Stellar has great senior living communities all over the United States. Call us now to tour a community near you.
