Parks & Nature

You can’t talk about Draper without mentioning Draper City Park — the main park within the city that includes numerous features and amenities including a baseball diamond, basketball courts, a natural river, playgrounds, paved multi-purpose pathways, and acres of open green space.

The Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge is also a very popular Draper destination, offering breathtaking views of the valley below.

Don’t miss out on the Draper Dayland Dog Park if you’re keen on canines, or the 64-acre Wheadon Farm Regional Park for a fun day out for the whole family.

Wherever you are in Draper, you’re sure to have seemingly unlimited access to hiking and biking trails and plentiful open green space.

Arts & Culture

When in Draper, you’ve got to check out the Draper Historic Theatre, the thriving centre for performing arts in the city. Originally built in 1938, the local Draper community has lots of love for this historic local building.

For music lovers, the Draper Amphitheatre is the city’s hub for live musical performances. When shows and concerts aren’t being hosted at the amphitheatre, catch a film projected onto the big screen for your next family movie night.

Schools

When it comes to schools, Draper is primarily served by the well-regarded Canyons School District, which includes some of the most high-ranking schools in the entire Salt Lake County, including Alta High School and Corner Canyon High School.

Draper also has some extensive private school options as well, with the most high-performance institutions including Juan Diego Catholic High School, several Challenger Schools, and Montessori options as well.

Shopping

You can find literally anything you could ever need in Draper, from the numerous big-box retailers and furniture stores like IKEA to car lots, large shopping malls, trampoline parks, water parks, and more — there’s no shortage of places to spend your time and money in here.

Most of Draper’s commercial businesses are located on 12300 South (or 123rd as the locals call it), a major road that runs right through the city’s core.

Dining

Draper’s vibrant food scene is about as diverse as its shopping options. Everything from fast food to casual restaurants to fine dining is on show in Draper. No matter what your favorite cuisine or restaurant preferences are, there’s a great chance you’ll find exactly what you’re craving here.

Getting Around

The best way to get around in Draper is definitely via car — essentially everyone here has one. With quickfire access to the main I-15 Freeway that will take you south to Silicon Slopes or north to Salt Lake City, Draper’s easy commute is one of its most valued attributes.

However, there are other ways to get around too. In terms of public transit, there are two Trax Stations in Draper that will take you Downtown or to the University of Utah campus. Additionally, there’s the UTA’s FrontRunner Station, which will take you north to Ogden or south to Provo.

Alternatively, Draper also has many bike paths through the city. Road biking is also a popular method of transport for those who like to ride on two wheels, but the sparse suburban layout of the city means you certainly need the legs for it.