Living in Farr West

Smith Family Park (2441 W 4000 N) is the big one, and the heart of summer in Farr West. Kids head straight for the zip line playground, swings and climbing structures. There's a fishing pond ringed by small pavilions, a walking and biking path, pickleball and basketball courts, and a riding arena. Two large pavilions (8 tables each) and a smaller one (4 tables) make it the go-to spot for family reunions and birthday parties, and it's home base for much of the July 4th Freedom Festival.

Mountain View Park (1500 N 1700 W) has a big open grass field, a playground, a large pavilion and a walking path. The city holds its spring Easter Egg Hunt here, and the Freedom Festival's Park 2 Park bike ride starts here.

Farr West Park (2090 N 2000 W) is a neighborhood park with a large pavilion, a playground and a baseball diamond.

Civic Center Park (1896 N 1800 W) sits right next to City Hall and the Recreation Center, with a large pavilion and a playground.

North (Jackson) Park (2565 W 3300 N) is a quieter park in the north end of town with a large pavilion and a playground.

Pavilions at the city parks can be reserved through the Farr West City website. Farr West doesn't have a splash pad of its own; families usually head to neighboring Harrisville for that.

The city's rec center has an exercise room, a basketball court, pickleball courts and a kids' area, and it runs the city's youth sports programs. Resident memberships are $15 a month for an individual or $55 for a family, and seniors can get a free lifetime membership with an $8 key card. There's senior pickleball (55+) on Friday mornings.

Farr West has its own public course. Remuda is an 18-hole, par-72 course that opened in 2005, with a 300+ yard driving range (grass and covered mat stations), a practice green, cart and club rentals, and discounts for golfers 55 and older. The homes around the course are one of Farr West's most established neighborhoods.

Inside the city, the paved paths at Smith Family Park and Mountain View Park are the best places for a daily walk, and Farr West's quiet farm roads are popular with road cyclists. For real elevation, Ben Lomond Peak (9,712 ft) towers over the north end of the valley. The Ben Lomond Trail starts at North Fork Park in Liberty and climbs about 6 miles to the summit, with a waterfall around mile 1.6, and it's open to hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. Many locals take the North Skyline Trail up from North Ogden instead.

Willard Bay State Park is a 9,900-acre freshwater reservoir just north of Farr West. The South Marina is at I-15 Exit 351, two exits up from Farr West's exit, and the North Marina is at Exit 357. Expect boating, fishing, beaches, campgrounds, and bald eagle viewing in the winter.

Pineview Reservoir in Ogden Valley, east of Ogden, is the summer spot for paddleboarding, boating and fishing. Heads up: the Port boat ramp and Windsurfer Beach are closed through 2026 for Forest Service construction, but Cemetery Point, Anderson Cove, Middle Inlet and Pelican/Quist Beach are open.

The Harold S. Crane Waterfowl Management Area, west of Plain City on the Great Salt Lake wetlands, is a favorite for birdwatchers and waterfowl hunters. And in winter, Nordic Valley, Snowbasin and Powder Mountain in Ogden Valley are all an easy day trip for skiing.

Bella's Fresh Mexican Grill (2651 N 1850 W) is my go-to for Mexican food in Farr West.

Jumbo Burgers (1775 W 2700 N) has great burgers, but the gyros are the best thing on the menu.

Costa Vida, fresh Mexican (burritos, salads and sweet pork): 1655 W 2700 N

Del Taco, Mexican fast food, open 24 hours: 2618 N 1850 W

Taco Bell: 1797 W 2700 N

McDonald's: 1838 W 2700 N

Arby's, roast beef sandwiches: 1814 W 2700 N

Wendy's: 1750 W 2700 N

Subway, sandwiches: 1800 W 2700 N

Domino's Pizza, takeout and delivery: 2686 N 1850 W

Chick-fil-A (closed Sundays): 1496 W 2700 N

Dutch Bros Coffee, drive-thru coffee: 1680 W 2700 N

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Jimmy John's: 1738 W 2700 N

Lost Texan BBQ, Texas-style barbecue, locally owned (closed Mondays): 1144 W 2700 N

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, smoothies and wraps: 420 W 2700 N

Son Son Asian Eats, Asian-inspired bowls and banh mi: 360 W 2650 N

A Target-anchored shopping center called Farr West Landing is planned for the northeast corner of I-15 and 2700 North, with about 14 retail sites and 274 apartments. Target is expected to start construction in fall 2026 and open by 2029. Several restaurants have expressed interest, but none are confirmed yet.

Kent's Market (3673 W 2600 N, Plain City) is the closest full grocery store, just over Farr West's western line. About 5 minutes.

Walmart Supercenter: 534 N Harrisville Rd, Harrisville

Smith's Marketplace (groceries, pharmacy and general merchandise): 2434 N 400 E, North Ogden

WinCo Foods, a favorite for bulk and budget shopping: 205 W 12th St (about 15 minutes)

Smith's: 1485 Harrison Blvd (about 15 to 20 minutes)

Costco: 3656 Wall Ave (about 20 minutes)

The planned Target at Farr West Landing, at I-15 and 2700 North, will add a big-box option right at the Farr West exit.

I-15, Exit 349 (2700 North / SR-134) is Farr West's own exit, with restaurants and gas right at the ramps.

I-15, Exit 351 (SR-126) is the next exit north, toward Willard Bay and Pleasant View.

2700 North (SR-134) runs east through Farr West to US-89 in Pleasant View, the route toward North Ogden, Brigham City and Logan.

SR-126 (2000 West / Harrisville Road) runs north-south through town toward Harrisville and Ogden.

Downtown Ogden: about 15 minutes

Ogden-Hinckley Airport: about 15 minutes

Ogden Central Station (FrontRunner commuter train to Salt Lake City): about 15 to 20 minutes

Brigham City: about 20 to 25 minutes

Layton: about 20 to 25 minutes

Hill Air Force Base: about 30 minutes

Downtown Salt Lake City: about 45 minutes (longer at rush hour)

Salt Lake City International Airport: about 50 minutes

Logan: about 50 minutes

UTA bus Route 613 runs between Ogden Central Station and a park-and-ride at 1850 W and 2700 N in Farr West, roughly hourly. At Ogden Central, you can catch FrontRunner south toward Salt Lake City and Provo. Census data puts the average commute for Farr West residents at about 20 minutes.

For the full review of every school, with grades, addresses, programs and nearby options, see my Farr West Schools page.

Farr West Elementary or Silver Ridge Elementary, depending on the neighborhood. Silver Ridge opened in 2020.

Wahlquist Junior High (grades 7 to 9) serves all of Farr West.

Fremont High School serves all of Farr West.

Farr West grew from 5,928 people in 2010 to 7,691 in 2020, nearly 30% in a decade, and the Census Bureau estimates about 8,160 residents as of 2025. It's a family town: about a third of residents are under 18, the average household has just over 3 people, the median age is around 38, and about 94% of homes are owner-occupied. The city covers about 6 square miles, from newer subdivisions near the freeway to larger lots and open farmland in the north end, around 4000 North.

Farr West was settled in 1858. It was named in 1890 for two early leaders, Lorin Farr and Chauncey W. West, and grew up on sugar beets and dairy farms. Farr West officially became a city on January 1, 1981.

Farr West is a driving town. The commercial area at 2700 North scores 43 on Walk Score ("car-dependent"). Most neighborhoods are quiet and pleasant for an evening stroll, but you'll drive for groceries and errands.

Spring: the city's Easter Egg Hunt at Mountain View Park, for kids up to age 12, with "Golden Egg" prizes.

Late June through July 4th: the Farr West Freedom Festival, a free, week-plus celebration. Expect a golf tournament at Remuda, a pickleball tournament at Smith Family Park, the Park 2 Park bike ride, a car show, a rodeo, and a softball game between Weber Fire/Sheriff and Farr West City. On the Fourth itself there's a 5K from City Hall, a community breakfast, a flag ceremony, the parade, children's races and the "Sawdust Scramble," a dance party, and fireworks to close the night.

Summer Saturdays: the Farmers Market Ogden on Historic 25th Street runs Saturday mornings from late May to mid-September, with a fall market into October and a winter market in January and February.

August: the Weber County Fair at the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden, with a rodeo, carnival, livestock shows and live entertainment.

Winter: bald eagle viewing at Willard Bay and ski days in Ogden Valley.