The annual Get Into the River Festival is a great opportunity to explore the Jordan River Parkway, a unique 45-mile trail system that gives Wasatch Front residents a place to run, bike, fish, canoe and observe wetland wildlife.

This year’s Get Into the River festivities will take place on Saturday, May 30, at 11 locations in Utah, Salt Lake and Davis counties. Parking is limited and visitors are encouraged to walk, bike or ride UTA if possible. We’ve listed festival sites that are easily accessible from UTA. For more information, visit www.getintotheriver.org.

KRCL Volunteer Cleanup

9 to 11 a.m. at 155 N. 1000 West, Salt Lake City

Ride the Green Line to this restoration effort, which includes a garbage cleanup and invasive species removal.

South Salt Lake Festival 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1050 W. Carlisle Park Lane, South Salt Lake City

Ride bus route 41 to South Salt Lake’s celebration, which includes nature tours, yoga, children’s activities and free ice cream.

Taylorsville Festival

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1150 W. 5400 South, Taylorsville

You can ride route 54 to Taylorsville’s celebration and enjoy free treats, bike repairs and pet-themed activities like a dog obstacle course and dog park. Please note that only service animals and animals in carriers are allowed on UTA buses and trains.

West Jordan and Sandy Festival

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan

Ride the Red Line to West Jordan and Sandy’s festivities, which include chalk art displays, a scavenger hunt and more.

Night on the River

7 to 9 p.m. at 155 N. 1000 West, Salt Lake City

Ride the Green Line to party under the stars with the Jordan River Commission, NeighborWorks, and the River District Business Alliance. Festivities include live music, food trucks, canoe rides and free dessert.