Washington Terrace homes and real estate
Washington Terrace began as a 1942-43 housing project, and each June, Terrace Days rolls decorated watermelons down the hill at Rohmer Park.
Washington Terrace at a glance
Living in Washington Terrace
Washington Terrace is a Weber County, Utah, city with South Ogden on its north and east sides and Riverdale to the west. Unincorporated county land lies south of the city, and the 2020 Census counted 9,267 people.
Morning
Washington Terrace mornings can start at the Weber County Library's Pleasant Valley Branch, on Adams Avenue. The library lists a gallery and a natural history exhibit there. Victory Park, at 275 East 4400 South, stands on the site of the old City Hall, with open grass, trees and a large playground. Lion's Park, at 375 East 4700 South, serves as the city's entrance green space on 4700 South. It has a pavilion and, the city says, many trees with nice shaded areas.
Afternoon
Rohmer Park, at 5100 South 650 West, is the city's big one. The city's 2023 parks plan says Rohmer Park holds 75 percent of the city's park acres and hosts sports programs and city events. It covers about 30 acres at the edge of a bluff above the Weber River. It has three baseball fields, two multiple-use fields, horseshoe pits, and a pavilion with a stage. The city lists walking trails around the park, a large hill, open areas and mature trees. Wright Park, at 300 East 5400 South, adds a half-court basketball court and covered picnic tables.
Evening
For an evening walk, George Van-Leeuwen Park, at 125 East 4475 South, has a walking path among its trees and water detention basins. The city's trails page maps more walking, running and biking routes past parks and neighborhoods. Ogden Regional Medical Center sits inside the city limits, though its mailing address reads Ogden. UTA buses serve 4700 South. For FrontRunner, it's 4.7 road miles from City Hall to Ogden's station on Wall Avenue.
Seasons
Terrace Days is always held the second Friday and Saturday of June, the city says, and the events are free. In 2026 the schedule opened on June 12 with a movie in Rohmer Park. For June 13 it listed a parade, a dog race and show, a concert and fireworks. At the annual watermelon derby, decorated watermelons roll from the top of the hill. The city's 2026 newsletter called the fireworks the grand finale of Terrace Days. The city's history says Washington Terrace incorporated on December 12, 1958.
Close by
- RRohmer ParkAbout 30 acres on the city's west edge, with ball fields, horseshoe pits and the hill used for the Terrace Days watermelon derby. About 1.5 road miles from City Hall.
- VVictory ParkOpen grass, trees and a large playground on the site of the old City Hall, at 275 E. 4400 S. 1.6 road miles from City Hall.
- PPleasant Valley Branch LibraryA county library on Adams Avenue with a gallery and a natural history exhibit. 0.6 road mile from City Hall.
- OOgden Regional Medical CenterA hospital inside Washington Terrace's city limits, at 5475 S. 500 E., though its mailing address reads Ogden. 0.5 road mile from City Hall.
Questions about Washington Terrace
What was the Terrace Housing Project?
A World War II housing project of 1,396 two-bedroom homes that helped create Washington Terrace in 1942-43. After the war, the project became a permanent community, and the city incorporated in 1958.
What school district are Washington Terrace homes in?
Washington Terrace homes fall in Weber School District, whose district office is on Adams Avenue Parkway inside the city. Check each address with the district before relying on a school: wsd.net
How do you get to FrontRunner from Washington Terrace?
Drive to the Ogden station on Wall Avenue, 4.7 road miles from City Hall. Trains leaving Ogden stop next in Roy, and the line runs south through Salt Lake City to Provo.
When is Terrace Days?
The second Friday and Saturday of June, the city says. The events are free, and most of them center on Rohmer Park.
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