An exciting array of new shopping & dining options in South Jordan
The Southwest corner of Salt Lake County has seen significant and rapid population growth over the past several years. With Daybreak now in it’s 10th year, there are nearly 4,000 households and over 13,000 residents in Daybreak alone, not to mention the growth that has occurred with other new home communities in the surrounding area. As the area begins to mature, we’ve now reached a tipping point where more retailers, restaurateurs, and other commercial developers are starting to take note and accelerate the announcement and completion of several new options for area residents. It might also have something to do with the fact that Money Magazine just ranked South Jordan #18 in the Best Places to Live.
What this means is that moving to Daybreak now comes with a wide variety of options that you may not be aware of. Within a short drive or a leisurely bike ride you’ll have access to an exciting array of new shopping & dining options in South Jordan as well as transportation, health care and schools. Here’s a quick rundown on what’s here already, and what’s coming in the near future.
Shopping & Dining
SoDa Row–Is located in the heart of Daybreak and not your typical shopping experience. Here you have the best of both worlds: a walkable, energetic lifestyle without the stress of city living. The shops, restaurants and services are fresh and, for the most part, locally grown.
In 2014, SoDa Row has added Granato’s Deli, Keller Williams Realty Group, eSpokes and the Painter’s Palette. Combine that with a full-service sports bar–The Break, Zion’s Bank, a gymnastics studio, a CrossFit facility and several specialty medical offices you get a vibrant downtown area.
The District–stretches 3 city blocks or 120 acres and is one of the largest mixed-use developments in Utah. This development is anchored by Target, Harmon’s grocery store, JC Penny, Hobby Lobby, Ross, and a Larry H. Miller Megaplex 20-screen theater. Recently new restaurants have opened including Pizzeria Limone, The Habit Grill, Noodles & Co., Cafe Zupas and many more. If you are running short on time there is also a variety of fast-food options such as Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell & Carl’s Junior.
Costco–Yep, we have a Costco on the doorstep of the Daybreak community located at the intersection of 10400 S. and Bangerter Highway. This gem opened its doors in August of this year.
Schools
Nothing is smarter than a neighborhood school. Daybreak currently has three schools: two K-6 public elementary schools and a K-9 public charter school. The plan for Daybreak includes more schools as the community continues to grow, recently the Jordan School District completed the purchase of land for a new school site in Creekside Village. Middle school and high school students attend schools that are less than a 10 minute drive from Daybreak.
Transportation
With two TRAX light rail stations in the community, Daybreak residents can travel quickly and comfortably to destinations all over the Salt Lake Valley. Are you a family with only one car? Don’t worry. The South Trax station in Daybreak participates in the Enterprise CarShare program where you can rent a car as needed. TRAX schedule.
Health Care
Access to quality health care is key to maintaining a healthy community. Located in Daybreak’s South Station Village is University of Utah Health Care a 225,000-square-foot multi-specialty clinic featuring a 24-hr Emergency Room as well as many specialty clinics, including the Moran Eye Center and Huntsman Cancer.
There is also the Riverton Hospital operated by Intermountain Healthcare within a 10 minute drive of Daybreak.