Key Points Related to Turnover of Oquirrh Lake and Daybreak Parks and Open Space
Written By: Elizabeth Gray
TL;DR (2014 Snapshot)
In short:
- Oquirrh Lake’s design makes full privatization impractical; costs should not fall entirely on residents.
- The 2003 MDA and 2007 Parks & Open Space agreement anticipate potential City ownership of about 200 acres of common area.
- A 2007 Lake Management Plan defines standards and operations.
- Some areas may remain HOA‑maintained resident amenities, while other areas become public City property.
- The 2014 expectation targeted spring 2015 for final descriptions and agreements.
Background & Context
Questions in 2014 centered on the future of Oquirrh Lake and whether portions would transfer to South Jordan City. The history ties back to Daybreak’s Master Development Agreement and a subsequent Parks & Open Space agreement. The bullets below retain the article’s exact sequence, while clarifying language for readability.
Key Points (Original 2014 Order, Facts Preserved)
1) Design & Cost
The design of the lake does not lend itself to be a private amenity exclusively for residents. Therefore, it would be unreasonable to expect the HOA or residents to cover the entire cost.
2) Agreements & Acreage
The potential transfer to the City is part of an ongoing process anticipated in the 2003 Master Development Agreement and the 2007 Parks & Open Space agreement between Kennecott and South Jordan City. The 2007 agreement specifies roughly 200 acres of common area within Daybreak to become City property. By 2014, areas such as Sunrise Mountain Park, Callendar Square, and Hillside Park had already transferred.
3) Homebuyer Disclosures
This information has been included in disclosures to all homeowners at the time of purchase.
4) Management Plan
Kennecott and the City created the 2007 Oquirrh Lake Management Plan to define standards for operation and maintenance. Kennecott has maintained the lake at its expense since inception to set a pattern of operations in line with the Plan—establishing the template for future management so the lake is maintained to at least the current standard.
5) Future Roles
Anticipation in 2014: some areas of the lake would be maintained by the HOA and remain exclusive to residents, while other areas—once City property—would remain open to the public.
6) Next Steps
Define which areas transfer to the City versus the HOA and confirm typical restrictions Kennecott places on parks and open spaces it builds (for example, that they be maintained as designed and not further developed).
7) Timeline
As of October 2014, the expectation was to finalize descriptions and agreements to allow transfers to occur in the spring of 2015.
8) Ongoing Updates
Daybreak indicated it would keep the community informed as conversations progressed.
FAQs (2014 Context)
Who owns the lake today?
This article documents the 2014 understanding and expected timeline. For current ownership or management details, please consult the latest resources from South Jordan City and the Daybreak Community Association.
Will residents still have exclusive amenities?
The 2014 expectation stated that some areas would remain HOA‑maintained for residents only, while others—managed by the City—would be public.
Where can I read more about Daybreak parks?
Explore Daybreak Parks and amenity pages such as Oquirrh Lake.
Related Resources
Historical note: This page preserves the original 2014 facts and order, while improving clarity and site navigation.
