Outdoor Recreation | Layton City Economic Development

Experience the Wild West: The Antelope Island Bison Roundup

Every autumn, one of the most iconic Western traditions unfolds right in Layton City’s backyard at Antelope Island State Park. The annual Bison Roundup is not just an incredible spectacle of thundering hooves and dust; it is a vital conservation event designed to ensure the health and sustainability of one of the nation’s largest and […]

Discover Your Adventurous Side in Layton, Utah

Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Antelope Island State Park, Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, hiking, Layton City Utah, outdoor recreation, RV resorts, trails, Wasatch Front, Wasatch National Forest

Outdoor recreation knows no bounds in Layton. Nestled along the Wasatch Front with direct access to the Wasatch National Forest, Layton is an adventurer’s playground featuring 15 city parks, 24 miles of local scenic trails, two reservoirs, two golf courses, and easy access to Snowbasin ski resort. Whether you enjoy swimming, pickleball, organized sports, or […]

myHometown Service Project: Holmes Creek Reservoir Clean-Up

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | community recreation, Fire Mitigation, Holmes Creek Reservoir, Litter Removal, MyHometown Layton City, neighborhood volunteers

Under the guiding theme of “Listen, Love, and Lift,” the myHometown Layton initiative brings together Layton City, local faith-based organizations, civic groups, businesses, and neighborhood volunteers to strengthen community bonds and revitalize local spaces. By combining municipal resources with grassroots effort, the program focuses on long-term neighborhood improvement, property upkeep, and joint service. While past […]

Community Volunteers Clear Rail Trail: myHometown Day of Service

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation | Days of Service, Denver and Rio Grande Western Rail Trail, myHometown initiative, MyHometown Layton City, volunteers

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, dozens of local volunteers gathered along Layton’s Rio Grande Rail Trail for the latest myHometown Day of Service. The multigenerational team tackled a major trail cleanup, removing overgrown weeds, clearing debris, and trimming back unruly tree branches and bushes. Spanning from Phillips Street at the south end of town to […]

Layton Re-Designated as a Healthy Utah Community

Community Development, Outdoor Recreation | Active Transportation, Employee Wellness, food security, Get Healthy Utah Board of Directors, Healthy Foods, Healthy Utah Community, Healthy Utah Community crystal award, Layton City, Mental Health Support, Utah, Utah League of Cities and Towns 2025 Annual Convention

Layton City, Utah, has been officially re-designated a Healthy Utah Community. The city’s application was recently approved by the Get Healthy Utah Board of Directors, and the award was formally presented at the Utah League of Cities and Towns 2025 Annual Convention awards ceremony in Salt Lake City on October 2, 2025. Recognition and Community […]

Western Sports Park Set to Revolutionize Utah’s Sports Scene

Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | community wellness, Davis County, Economic Development, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, sports facility, ultimate Frisbee, Western Sports Park, youth sports

Western Sports Park (WSP), previously the Legacy Events Center and Davis County Fair Grounds, has transformed from a 2002 Olympic equestrian venue into a $70M sports tourism destination in Davis County, Utah. The park’s grand opening celebration took place on September 17, 2025, marking a new era for the region. More than just a sports […]