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A recreational Salt Lake suburban area
East Bench is a suburban Salt Lake Valley neighborhood known for its recreation since it’s near the Wasatch Mountains, popular golf courses and Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Although it’s 5 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City, it has a similar lively feel, with walkable streets shaded by maple and pine trees. “East Bench is a super well-established neighborhood,” says Brian Babb, a Realtor with Equity Real Estate who has been selling homes in the area for nearly a decade. “But you’re going to hear lions roaring in the morning and evening since you’re so close to the zoo.” About 80 percent of residents are homeowners in the area; East Bench attracts families because it's filled with single-family homes, part of a well-regarded school district and close to the University of Utah. Families tend to stay put, which has caused the area to become a generational neighborhood.
Enjoy an abundance of recreational activities in Foothill Sunnyside.
Spacious homes have fantastic mountain views in Foothill Sunnyside.
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1970s ramblers starting at $900,000
East Bench sits at an elevation, so residents can see the surrounding mountains. Residences include a mix of condos, ranch-style homes and newly constructed contemporary houses. Condos cost between $400,000 to $1 million, depending on square footage, and 20th-century homes are priced between $900,000 and $3 million, depending on renovations and size. Newer builds range from $2 million to $5 million. Most homes have small porches, and lush, manicured lawns typically have space for personal gardens. Streets are lined with sidewalks, and people can park their vehicles on the paved driveways or in one-car garages.
Ranch style home in East Bench neighborhood.
Row of homes in East Bench with mountain background.
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Indian Hills Elementary or Rowland Hall
The Salt Lake School District serves the area and receives an A-minus from Niche. Children can attend Indian Hills Elementary School, which receives an A, before transitioning to B-plus-rated Hillside Middle. Kids may advance to East High School, which has a B rating and was the filming location of the 2006 Disney Channel movie “High School Musical.” The school offers district employees a childcare program, the Little Leopard Preschool.
Several private school options are available in and around East Bench, including Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake, which teaches preschool through grade eight. It sits near the western corner of East Bench and is three blocks away from J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, which serves preschool through middle school. Private school students can also attend Rowland Hall, a K-12 school that’s about a mile away. The public University of Utah is 1 mile away, while Westminster University is a private college 2 miles away. Nearby churches include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and Courageous Church, a Christian place of worship.
Indian Hills Elementary School serves grades K-6 in the East Bench neighborhood.
Students enjoy great teachers and facilities at Hillside Middle School.
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Hiking to the Living Room trail
East Bench is near the mountains, so neighbors have plenty of outdoor recreation options. Popular hiking destinations include Jack’s Peak Trailhead, located in the southeastern corner of East Bench, and the Living Room Hiking Trail, a path 2 miles north that leads hikers to an open area full of rocks resembling couches. Jack’s Peak trail leads people to Jack’s Mountain Mailbox at the top, a memorial mailbox dedicated to a young boy named Jack, who lost his battle with leukemia in 1995. "A major plus of East Bench is its proximity to the mountains and the recreational opportunities and views that come along with that," says Wendy Wheeler, a Realtor with Summit Sotheby's International Realty, who's sold homes in Salt Lake City for more than two decades. Donner Trail Park is next to the local zoo, offering sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley. Visitors can enjoy sunset while eating at picnic tables or playing on the playground. People also visit the park every Fourth of July for fireworks. Nearby Rotary Glen Park has trails, picnic tables and a dog park. The public Bonneville Golf Course is right outside the neighborhood; it has a nine and 18-hole layout, tennis courts and baseball fields. The Country Club has a private, 18-hole championship course 2 miles south. The University of Utah’s men's golf team competes here.
Women hike in the snow in the East Bench neighborhood.
Rotary Glen Dog Park located in the East Bench neighborhood.
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Dinners and desserts at well-regarded spots
Harbor Seafood & Steak Co., a surf and turf spot with outdoor and indoor seating, is 2 miles south on Parley’s Way. Mumbai House is a popular Indian restaurant on the same street that serves classic dishes like butter chicken mushroom makhani. Here, meals are served on a trolley rather than trays. Foothill Village shopping center is within the neighborhood; it has Dan’s Market, the main local grocer. It also includes salons, a Starbucks and a yoga studio.
Experience the authentic flavors of India at Mumbai House in Acadia Heights.
Enjoy great coffee in a friendly environment at Sugarhouse Coffee in Sugarhouse.
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Annual events at the Utah Hogle Zoo
People visit Utah’s Hogle Zoo for its animals, amusement rides and water park, Lighthouse Point Splash Zone. During the holidays, the zoo hosts an evening Christmas show called ZooLights where people can walk through animal-themed lighting displays. For concerts at the Union Event Center or games at the Delta Center, neighbors head into downtown Salt Lake City.
Hogle Zoo is located a short distance from the East Bench neighborhood.
ACE Holiday Market is held at Our Lady of the Snows.
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Commuting on Foothill Drive
Foothill Drive forms the western border of East Bench; it connects to Interstates 80 and 215, which lead to downtown Salt Lake City and the south Salt Lake area. The Utah Transit Authority's bus line 4 has stops along Foothill Drive. There aren’t many bike lanes in East Bench; Instead, that space is used for street parking. Salt Lake City International Airport is 12 miles away, and the University of Utah Hospital is 1 mile north.
Environmental concerns in East Bench
Because of the area’s arid climate and topography, it experiences wildfires and poor air quality. Wildfire season occurs from July to October, while polluted air can get trapped in the air at any time. The Utah Department of Air Quality constantly monitors the area’s inversion.
A couple enjoys a walk in the mountains in the East Bench.
Rotary Glen Park with views of Salt Lake City on the horizon.
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