Empty‑nesters Rich and Toni Kener made a bold move: they sold their home on the 18th tee at Willow Creek Country Club and chose Garden Park Daybreak 55+ living in South Jordan. After one visit to Daybreak—and especially to Garden Park, the low‑maintenance village for people 55+—they knew it was right.
How They Found Garden Park
Rich spent months touring the valley for a no‑stairs home with less yard work. Then he drove into Daybreak. Block after block, the architecture felt thoughtful and familiar—like the classic Avenues he remembered growing up. As he crossed into Garden Park, he started “serious thinking.”
Less Yard Work, Same Quality
The Keners picked a Patio Home with no stairs and a small, private yard. Now, yard work “averages three weeds a week,” Rich jokes. Yet they didn’t trade away quality to get convenience. Their home’s European styling and architectural detail impressed them from day one.
They also enjoyed building with Ivory Homes, which offers a wide range of Garden Park choices—from condominiums to impressive Estate Homes.
Everyday Perks, Steps from the Door
You don’t give up anything when you move to Garden Park. The private Garden Club—just for Garden Park residents—sits a block and a half from the Keners’ door and will open next summer with a swimming pool, fitness facility, and meeting rooms.
Walk a block and a half the other way to SoDa Row Village Center. Boutiques, restaurants, a salon, a dry cleaner, and everyday services make quick errands—and spur‑of‑the‑moment dinners—easy.
Close to Care and TRAX
The University of Utah Health Center is under construction nearby, and the Mid‑Jordan TRAX line begins service next August. For schedules and maps, visit UTA. If you like to garden, you can even look out on the community garden right from the Keners’ window.
Curious about care options? See the U of U’s South Jordan Health Center page.
What Really Sold Them: Community
The Keners use Daybreak’s extensive trail system daily. They love the scenery; walks feel easy and fun. Grandkids beg to visit, especially to ride the paddle boats on the lake. And as their Eastside friends tour Garden Park, more of them start to imagine the same move.
Learn More About Garden Park
Explore Daybreak’s villages, read about our walkability, or stop by the Info Studio to plan a visit. To browse nearby restaurants and services, head to SoDa Row.
