Riverdale, Utah
Riverdale is a city of 9,279 people in Weber County, Utah, founded in 1850.
Why visit Riverdale
Townapedia lists 46 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 97 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Tinseltown 14, Weber State University, Hill Aerospace Museum and Andrew J. Warner House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Riverdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riverdale
Riverdale is a city in southern Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 9,343 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Riverdale, Utah (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Weber State University
School · 3.3 mi
Public university in Ogden, Utah, United States
Museums and landmarks46
Andrew J. Warner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Ogden, Utah
Avelan Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Apartment building in Ogden, United States of America
Barnhart Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic three-story building in Ogden, Utah
Bertha Eccles Community Art Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Ogden, Utah, United States
Bigelow-Ben Lomond Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic hotel in Ogden, Utah, United States
Browning Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic three-story building in Ogden, Utah
Congregation B'rith Sholem Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Reform Jewish synagogue in Ogden, Utah, United States
D&RGW 223
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Preserved D&RGW C-16 class locomotive
Dennis A. Smyth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Ogden, Utah, United States
Eccles Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Office building in Ogden, United States of America
Fairview Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ogden, Utah, United States
34 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Fort Buenaventura
Park · 2.9 mi
Human settlement in Ogden, Utah, United States
Schneiters Riverside Golf Course
Golf course · 0.6 mi
18 hole Par 71
5460 South Weber Drive, Riverdale
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes97
Cafe Rio
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
4194 Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Mo-We 10:30-22:00; Th-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
4171 Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake
947 West Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Mo-Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-24:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.0 mi
3647 Wall Avenue, Ogden
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Mission BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue
1083 West Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Rumbi Island Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
4193 Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Mo-Th 10:45-20:30; Fr-Sa 10:45-21:00; Su off
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop
1140 West Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Mo-Fr 04:00-21:30; Sa 04:30-21:30; Su 05:00-19:30
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
4104 Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
85 more on the map.
History
Once called "Stringtown" due to the early homes being strung along a single road and the Weber River, Riverdale was also known as "Jack Thompson's Settlement" and "Union" before the name of Riverdale was given to the town.
The first settlers in the community were James Graham, his sons George and Robert, and other members of the Graham family. They farmed in the area as early as 1850. Elisha Lane located nearby, as did William Farley, and Rufus Allen. Other early settlers of Riverdale included Adam Fife, Alexander Patterson, Warren Gould Child Sr, Thomas Slater, Richard Woolsey, John Child, John C. Thompson, William Stimpson, Myron Barber Child, Richard Dye, and George Ritter.
Daniel Burch built a grist mill along the eastern bank of the Weber River in 1853. John Taylor, an LDS apostle, purchased and expanded the mill in 1858. Other industries began establishing, including match manufacturing (by Hugh Findlay, who later served as the settlement's first teacher), a blacksmith shop, and a canning factory.
The town of Riverdale was finally incorporated on March 4, 1946.
From the History section of Riverdale, Utah on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship31
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.9 mi
350 West 5100 South, Washington Terrace
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Seminary
Church · Mormon · 1.5 mi
4595 South 2075 West, Roy City
Community United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
163 West 4800 South, Washington Terrace
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.9 mi
5560 South 2300 West, Roy City
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
4955 Adams Avenue
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Weber County Library Pleasant Valley Branch
Library · 1.9 mi
5568 Adams Avenue Parkway, Washington Terrace
Roy High School;Sand Ridge Junior High School
School · 1.6 mi
2150 West 4800 South, Roy City
Healthcare11
Bonneville Dialysis Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
5575 South 500 East, Washington Terrace
Map of Riverdale
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 2.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 2.2 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 55°F | 1.1 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 65°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 63°F | 0.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ogden Hinkley Ap 72575 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Weber County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2021-01-12: Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-05: Uintah Fire (Fire)
- 2011-08-08: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Roy 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- South Ogden 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- West Haven 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Ogden 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Clinton 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Clearfield 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- West Point 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Marriott-Slaterville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Layton 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Syracuse 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Riverdale Utah city hall, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Eccles Art Center Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Avelan Apartments Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic 25th Street, sirrobot, CC BY 2.0
- Peery Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Old Post Office Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Flowers Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Warner House Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- US Forest Service Building Ogden Utah 2, Ntsimp, CC0
- Episcopal Church Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- New Brigham Hotel Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- 223 and DRGW caboose, J. Bernhard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ben lomond hotel ogden utah, Ricardo630, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UnionStationOgden, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fontenelle Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- McGregor Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Browning House Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Geffas Apartments Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scowcroft Warehouse Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Hillcrest Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Municipal Building Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Jefferson Avenue Historic District Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eccles Building Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Peery's Egyptian Theatre Ogden Utah, Joe Hall, CC BY 2.0
- Ladywood Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Fairview Apartments Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- La Frantz Apartments Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farnsworth Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Barnhart Apartments Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- B'rith Sholem Synagogue Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Dennis A. Smyth House, Wyatt Perry, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Madison Elementary School Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fern-Marylyn Apartments Ogden Utah, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Browning Apartments Ogden Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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