- Population: 50,000
- Designation Year: Fall 2025
Murray is committed to fostering a healthy, active, and connected community for residents of all ages. The city encourages physical activity through recreational programs, community sports, and well-maintained trails, while increasing access to nutritious food through the Murray Children’s Pantry and a seasonal farmers market. Murray also prioritizes mental health and safety by training first responders and hosting an annual Health and Safety Fair that connects residents to wellness resources and educational opportunities. These efforts demonstrate Murray’s dedication to building a vibrant, supportive, and healthy community.
HEALTH STRATEGIES
Active Living
- Offered low-cost sports and recreational programs for adults and children, providing scholarships for those in need.
- Maintained the Jordan River Trail and Canal Trail, including wayfinding and distance signage.
Access to Healthy Food
- Operated the Murray Children’s Pantry to collect and distribute food for families in need.
- Hosted the Murray Park Farmers Market from August through October, offering fresh produce to the community.
Mental Health
- Trained police and fire personnel annually in mental health crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
- Hosted an annual Health and Safety Fair with demonstrations, informational booths, and wellness resources for residents.
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- Population: 6,060
- Designation Year: Fall 2025
Midway is a rural community in the Heber Valley, nestled on the Wasatch Back, known for its resorts, tourism, and world-class recreational amenities like Wasatch State Park and Soldier Hollow. The city emphasizes active living by developing and maintaining trails, bike lanes, and other active transportation infrastructure, including the River Road and Homestead Drive Trails, with plans for future connections to enhance accessibility. Midway also promotes mental health and community wellness through thoughtful design, public programs, and safety initiatives such as its e-bike ordinance. These efforts reflect the city’s commitment to creating a vibrant, active, and healthy environment for both residents and visitors.
HEALTH STRATEGIES
Active Living
- Required development impact fees to support roads, biking lanes, and trail improvements.
- Adopted an e-bike ordinance to promote safe, active transportation.
- Maintained public trails weekly throughout the year to ensure accessibility and safety.
Access to Healthy Food
- Provided healthy snacks for city employees and promoted physical activity using a “Count Your Steps” board tracker.
Mental Health
- Promoted Mental Health Awareness Month with banners on Main Street and video messages from the Mayor shared on social media.
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- Population: 32, 200
- Designation Year: Fall 2025
Cottonwood Heights takes a hands-on approach to fostering wellness and community connection. Residents of all ages can engage in a wide range of recreational opportunities, from swim and skate lessons to tennis and pickleball, as well as community fitness events like the annual Thanksgiving 5K. The city encourages healthy eating through educational programs, seed exchanges, and gardening classes, while promoting mental health through safe medication disposal initiatives and ongoing suicide prevention training. Together, these efforts reflect Cottonwood Heights’ commitment to empowering residents to live healthier, more active, and resilient lives.
HEALTH STRATEGIES
Active Living
- Offered free and low-cost sports programs, including swim, skate, tennis, and pickleball lessons, with free events during holidays.
- Organized the annual Thanksgiving 5K with water stops, police escorts, and finish medals.
Access to Healthy Food
- Hosted seed exchanges and educational classes on gardening, composting, and seed starting at Whitmore Library.
- Adopted ordinances allowing backyard poultry and animal husbandry, giving residents access to fresh eggs.
Mental Health
- Implemented safe medication disposal strategies, including National Take Back Day (collecting 76 lbs of unused medications) and a year-round drop-off box.
- Trained community members in suicide prevention through QPR sessions offered on an ongoing basis.
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- Population: 42,000
- Designation Year: Fall 2025
Cedar City and its health partners are committed to building a vibrant, healthy community for residents of all ages. The city encourages active living through diverse sports programs, fitness events, and safe, connected infrastructure. It promotes access to nutritious food via farmers markets, summer meal programs, and supportive ordinances, while investing in mental health through suicide prevention, first responder training, and community events that foster social connection. These efforts create a foundation for wellness, resilience, and community engagement.
HEALTH STRATEGIES
Active Living
- Offered free and low-cost sports programs for both adults and children.
- Organized weekly free yoga in the park.
- Established joint-use agreements with schools and the university for athletic facilities and Utah Summer Games access.
- Reviewed and improved the city’s active transportation master plan.
- Adopted an ordinance requiring sidewalks and lighting in all new subdivisions.
- Partnered with the Utah Shakespeare Festival to bring the play Every Brilliant Thing to public high schools to address youth depression and suicide.
Access to Healthy Food
- Established the year-round Festival City Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits.
- Hosted summer meal programs in partnership with local homeless councils and food banks to promote healthy eating.
- Adopted an ordinance allowing backyard poultry and animal husbandry.
Mental Health
- Offered suicide prevention trainings for individuals and local organizations.
- Trained police, fire, and volunteer first responders in mental health crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
- Implemented a free, twice-yearly medication disposal program in partnership with local pharmacies.
- Adopted policies limiting access to addictive substances.
- Hosted recurring community events providing food and essentials to vulnerable populations, fostering social connection.
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