One of Washington Terrace's former mayors, Mark Allen, had to be elected on the roll of a die when his election resulted in a tie.
Situated in the northern part of Utah, Washington Terrace is located about midway between Salt Lake City and Brigham City
One of Washington Terrace's former mayors, Mark Allen, had to be elected on the roll of a die when his election resulted in a tie.
Situated in the northern part of Utah, Washington Terrace is located about midway between Salt Lake City and Brigham City. Close to Farmington Bay, part of Great Salt Lake, the city lies in Weber County and had a population of over 9,000 inhabitants as of the 2010 census. It was developed as a housing project during World War II and, therefore, you won't be surprised to learn that it's in close proximity to Hill Air Force Base.
If you're moving to this part of Utah, then you'll need to make sure you have a driver's license. The simplest place to do this is at the Salt Lake Driver's License Fairpark Office in Salt Lake City. Bear in mind that you'll need to undergo an optical test before a license is issued to you, so keep an eye out for that. You'll also need to inform the Division of Motor Vehicles of your new address in order to register your car or motorcycle.
This part of Utah sees a very varied climate. In winter, for example, an average of 60 inches of snow will fall. However, the summers are generally hotter than you may be used to -- especially if you're moving from a more northerly state. Most of the rental condos in Washington Terrace are regular properties with front lawns and driveways. They tend to look their best in spring, so late summer and fall are good times to begin looking, when you may face less competition. They also tend to be evenly spaced out all over the city with no particular area of higher density. As such, you won't find an apartment complex on every street corner, to say the least! You can find a two-bedroom apartment for rent here and there, but a one-bedroom apartment is harder to locate. It is usually best to stick to condo rentals when beginning a search in Washington Terrace.
Washington Terrace does not have distinct neighborhoods. The vast majority of it is residential. However, there are several parks in the city, which break up the housing a little. These include Southview Park, which is in a fairly central location, and Rohmer Park to the west. The campus of the Ogden Regional Medical Center makes up a good proportion of the southeast of the city, and its northern boundary is formed by Ogden Golf and Country Club. The long north-south road, US Route 89, creates the boundary that marks Washington Terrace's eastern edge.
Washington Terrace affords a good choice of recreational opportunities. History enthusiasts tend to visit the nearby Ogden Union Station Museum. A little further afield, Fort Buenaventura and Pioneer Village also offer a little history of the region, too, and are great fun for all. Ogden Airport is a short distance away, which means that, if you travel, it's quite easy to get around the country. The much larger Salt Lake City International Airport is under an hour's drive away.
Washington Terrace is not exactly blessed with civic amenities or shopping, but don't let that put you off. Just to the north, Ogden has everything that you might need. There are plenty of bars, eateries and retail outlets situated on Riverdale Road. Indeed, there's a large shopping mall off Wall Avenue, which is only about a mile from the northern part of Washington Terrace. Joe's Pizza Place is located within Washington Terrace, on South 300 West, and it's worth checking out. Other than that, there's not much to speak of in terms of food, except for a Subway at the medical center. There is, however, a good gym located on Adams Avenue Parkway, to the south of Washington Terrace. The city authorities have a recycling program, which they promote. It includes the frequent collection of materials, such as paper, metals, and plastic.
