Riverdale, Utah

Riverdale, Utah, is a small but bustling city in south-central Weber County.  Riverdale shares a border with Ogden and South Ogden to the north, Washington Terrace to the east, West Haven and Roy to the west, and Hill Air Force Base to the south.  Though the area was originally called "Jack Thompson's Settlement," the first settlers in the area were James Graham, his sons, and other members of the Graham family.  More families arrived later.  A man named Daniel Burch introduced industry to the area when he built a grist mill in 1853 and a saw mill a couple years later.  Industry and population in Riverdale continued to grow, and the city was officially incorporated in 1946. Today, approximately 8,800 people reside in Riverdale, and with only 4.4 square miles of land, Riverdale is one of the busiest cities in Weber County.  That is due in part to the city's proximity to Hill Air Force Base and Ogden-Hinkley Airport.  In addition, one major railway line and two interstate freeways--I-15 and I-84--run through the city.  Nonetheless, Riverdale remains a peaceful community with much to offer to its residents.  The city offers three beautiful parks, a riverside walking trail, a community center, recreational activities for youth, a senior center and senior apartments, and a youth city council.  In addition, Riverdale is home to one of the few drive-in theaters left in Utah, and it is a staple among locals on warm summer nights.  The drive-in also hosts swap meetings on Sunday mornings.

Riverdale mainly offers residential and suburban living. Even subdivisions within minutes of the city center have an unexpected quiet to them. A well established city, you can expect to see neighborhoods with tree lined streets and old growth landscaping in the older neighborhoods and parks. Though a bustling area, new businesses and developments are still popping up in the community.