Living in North Ogden
North Ogden sits at the base of Ben Lomond Peak about three miles north of Ogden on SR-235. Settled in 1850 and incorporated in 1934, it is mostly residential subdivisions with neighborhoods along the foothills. A large flag hangs above Coldwater Canyon each year to honor Mayor Brent R. Taylor and U.S. veterans.
Typical drive times from North Ogden
Logan~50 min
Brigham City~20 min
Ogden~10 min
Hill AFB~25 min
Salt Lake City~45 min
Schools in North Ogden5
District: Weber School District
Elementary
- North Ogden Elementary
- Green Acres Elementary
- A. Parley Bates Elementary
Middle / junior high
- North Ogden Junior High
High school
- Weber High School (Pleasant View)
Parks7
- Barker Park — amphitheater with LED screen, sledding hill and trails
- North Ogden Park — basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, ball fields and skatepark
- Equestrian Park — riding arena and 9-hole disc golf course
- Lomond View Park — four lighted pickleball courts
- Lakeview Park — 24 acres of nature walking trails with canal trail access
- McGriff Park — quarter-mile walking track and sports fields
- Dog Park — fenced off-leash area
Recreation4
- North Shore Aquatic Center — outdoor summer pool with waterslide, lazy river and splash pad
- Bonneville Shoreline Trail and Coldwater Canyon trailhead
- North Ogden Divide trails
- City recreation programs and sports leagues
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors51 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
- Southern Willard Bay access with boat ramp, marina and campground near Willard.
- Ogden county park with ponds, canoe rentals, camping and a reconstructed 1846 fort.
- Pineview Reservoir~7 miOgden Valley's 2,800-acre reservoir for boating, paddleboarding, swimming beaches and ice fishing.
- Popular Pineview day-use beach and boat ramp near Huntsville.
- Sandy Pineview beach and day-use area between Eden and Huntsville.
Ski resorts & nordic
- Nordic Valley~5 miAffordable ski area in Eden with night skiing.
- Groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in Liberty's large county park.
- Snowbasin Resort~8 miMajor ski resort and 2002 Olympic downhill venue with 3,000+ acres of terrain.
- Powder Mountain~10 miVast Eden ski area with limited daily ticket sales and abundant powder.
Rivers & streams for fishing
- Small stream flowing through Liberty and Eden into Pineview Reservoir.
- Canyon tailwater below Pineview Dam with brown and rainbow trout.
- Weber River~9 miMajor river through Ogden and Riverdale with trout fishing and riverside parkway access.
- DWR land near Huntsville with Middle Fork stream access and winter elk viewing.
- South Fork Ogden River~12 miPopular trout stream and tubing river between Causey and Huntsville, lined with campgrounds.
Hiking & biking trails
- Steep route from the North Ogden Divide pass to 9,712-ft Ben Lomond Peak.
- Inspiration Point~5 mi9,422-ft viewpoint above Mantua overlooking Great Salt Lake and four states.
- Classic switchbacking trail from Liberty to Ben Lomond summit; about 16 miles round trip.
- Willard Peak~5 mi9,763-ft high point of the northern Wasatch, reached via Willard Basin road.
- Ogden River Parkway~6 miPaved urban river trail linking parks, gardens and the mouth of Ogden Canyon.
More outdoors
- International Dark Sky Park in Liberty with camping and public star parties.
- Ogden Nature Center~5 mi152-acre nature preserve with trails, raptor exhibits and nature programs.
- Free demonstration gardens along the Ogden River Parkway.
- Narrow, cliff-walled canyon drive along the Ogden River to Pineview and Ogden Valley.
- Summer gondola rides, mountain biking, hiking and concerts at Snowbasin.
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
- McKay-Dee Hospital (Ogden) — nearest major hospital
Library
Weber County Library — North Branch
Yearly events5
July (around July 4)
Cherry Days
Annual celebration with a 5K, parade on Washington Blvd, carnival and fireworks.
Spring
Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt
Free annual egg hunt at North Ogden Park.
Summer
Movies in the Park
Free outdoor movies at dusk.
October
Trunk or Treat
Halloween evening event at the North Shore Aquatic Center lot.
December
Santa and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Holiday tree lighting at Barker Park.
Senior centers & 55+1
- North View Senior Center
Good to know before you buy in North Ogden3
- The city's utility services include fiber installation, plus sewer, storm water and solid/green waste.
- The city charges a Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) for streets.
- Foothill location gives direct access to Ben Lomond-area trails.
