South Salt Lake is home to a growing and diverse community with an eclectic dining and shopping scene and a changing cityscape. Located almost directly 3 miles south of the capital city’s downtown, South Salt Lake is a combination of industrial and commercial businesses to the west and a mix of residential and commercial districts to the east. Despite its ties to industry, the city has made efforts to embrace change, as seen through its adopted tagline “City on the Move.” Some of those changes have included the building of a downtown and streetcar neighborhood and growth in local businesses. “In addition to being another great family [community], South Salt Lake is home to several award-winning breweries and distilleries, including Shades Brewing, Level Crossing and Grid City Beer Works,” says Ryan Mack, director of media and communications for the Visit Salt Lake group. Adding to the local scene are places like the Chinatown Market with its dozen restaurants and giant specialty Asian foods supermarket on a nearly 6-acre property.
The Urban Flea Market is held on the second Sunday of each month.
Utah’s ski culture and cowboy roots come together in skijoring at Winter Roundup in Central City.
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Ranch-style, bungalows and condos
Like in many other places across the Salt Lake City area, the residential areas here are comprised of many ranch-style homes, houses with bungalow and Craftsman features, traditional houses and some mid-rise condominiums and townhouses. While they can feature some wide streets, the tree-lined blocks here are otherwise walkable and feature many lots with neatly manicured and decorated front yards separated by fences. With more than half of residents being renters, there is also a mix of duplexes and urban apartment buildings. Price points here can range from the lower $300,000s for two-bedroom condos to the low to mid-$500,000s for bungalows and traditional styles. Then some Craftsmen can run in the mid $400,000s, while some of the newer traditional styles can exceed $700,000.
The homes in South Salt Lake, UT, vary in style and hue.
A vibrant home in the heart of South Salt Lake, UT.
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Salt Lake Chinatown
One of the destinations here is Salt Lake Chinatown, located on the southern end of South Salt Lake and anchored by the Chinatown Supermarket. Many buildings in this nearly 6-acre shopping and business community feature traditional East Asian stylistic touches, as seen by a stately welcome pavilion in front of one parking lot. Those seeking a mix of Korean and Chinese fare will some at the Baek Ri Hyang. Then, there’s Cantonese cuisine a the family-owned Chinatown Eatery, which also serves pastries. The Moon Bakery, Utah’s first Korean bakery, offers fresh baked pastries and breads like milk bread, mochi and chocolate cornets. For some different fare, there’s flame-broiled burgers at the Apollo Burger on 3300 South. And teh WinCo Foods just west of State Street offers some more grocery shopping options.
Visit Chinatown in South Salt Lake, UT.
Retailers can be found in South Salt Lake's China Town.
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South Salt Lake Lions Park
For some outdoor down time, dog owners can let their pets roam off the leash at the South Salt Lake Lions Park, which is located next to I-80 but buffered by a noise wall. Fitts Park on 500 East is near Mill Creek, where goers can watch frogs and fish or take their children to the playground. The park is also close to a small network of trails.
South Salt Lake Lions Park was built by the Lions Club and community volunteers.
Dogs will get a thrill from the tunnels at the local dog park in South Salt Lake, UT.
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The Mural Fest
Among the major events here is the annual Mural Fest, where local artists usually five to 10 new large scale murals on various properties in South Salt Lake. The event intends to add to the character of the city’s Creative Industries Zone. With the help of this event, there are now 52 murals in these zones.
International charter school
Schools serving the city include Lincoln Elementary School, Granite Park Junior High School and Utah International Charter School, all of which received grades of C from ratings site Niche. The charter school serves 6th to 12th graders and offers a small school setting with an emphasis on English learners. Otherwise, high school students here attend several different campuses outside city boundaries. Cottonwood High School, which received a B from Niche, is located in Murray to the south. Cottonwood High students with high GPAs are eligible for a distinction called the Diploma of Merit.
A simple, white sign marks the entrance at Utah International Charter School.
Lincoln Elementary serves children in South Salt Lake, UT.
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Connections to Salt Lake City
While both interstates 80 and 15 cut through the community, U.S. Highway 89 provides a nearly straight connection to Salt Lake City. The Millcreek station, part of the TRAX light rail, is in South Salt Lake just north of 3300 South. For medical care, there’s St. Mark’s Hospital just to the east of South Salt Lake.
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