Opened: 14 Nov 1998
Trail Length: 1.3 miles
Trail Use: Walking, jogging, bicycling, in-line skating, horseback riding.
ATTRACTION HISTORY & INFO
Around 1991, Lagoon had acquired the old Lagoon Lane which was connected by the present-day 300 North and 200 West streets. Lagoon already owned property on both sides of the street so they approached Farmington City about acquiring the stretch of road so the park could better use the unconnected property. In return for the road, Lagoon would build the Lagoon Trail for public use. Construction began in 1997 and the trail was completed in 1998.
The trail is completely paved and is open all year to the public. It leads you behind Pioneer Village and Rattlesnake Rapids and eventually ends up near the Wasatch and Clearwater Terraces at the north end of the park. It is easily accessed at the end of 200 West or 300 North off of Main Street, on 400 West off of Lagoon Drive or State Street and on the south side of the Campground. There are picnic tables and benches at several points along the trail. You will also find the old bridges used on the old Pioneer Village Railroad. The trail provides several views of Lagoon, picnic terraces, Pioneer Village and the Pioneer Village Bone Yard. The Lagoon Trail is part of a bigger trail system in the Farmington area. It continues from the south end on 400 West over the State Street overpass and ends at the Davis County Fair Park. The Lagoon Trail's north end is connected to the Farmington Creek Trail which goes through the Farmington Pond Recreation Area. That trail also connects to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. You can find more about the Farmington Trail System on the Farmington City website.
PHOTOS
Photo: Braden Miskin
Photo: Braden MiskinParts of the old Water Wars game visible from the trail. The game operated on the South Midway about where the Jacob's Ladder game is now.
Photo: Braden MiskinThis old cement structure is at the south end of the trail. I'm not sure what it used to be, but as you can see, there is a steel beam that looks like it's been cut off. If you know what it is or have an idea, please email me at farmingtonstar@hotmail.com.
Photo: Braden MiskinLagoon cares for several buffalo and their young in large pens visible only from the Lagoon Trail and on the Stagecoach.
Photo: Braden MiskinAn old hollow tree along the trail near the buffalo pens.
Photo: Braden MiskinA gate guards a path that looks like it hasn't been used much recently. In the distance is someone's backyard that borders the property.
Photo: Braden MiskinLagoon's greenhouse and nursery.
Photo: Braden Miskin
Photo: Braden Miskin
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