The downtown area has recently enjoyed a resurgence with the restoration of Peery's Egyptian Theater and the addition of a world-class convention center adjacent to the theater. Olympic downhill and Super G races. There are ample opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snow shoeing. O gden has more than its share of beautiful golf courses, which are accessible and affordable. The community has also recently installed a river parkway along the Ogden River for walking, jogging, biking or inline skating.
Kids enjoy the life-size dinosaur park at the head of the the parkway.
A beautiful new baseball stadium, home of the Ogden Raptors, also provides great family entertainment in the spring and summer. Several reservoirs and rivers are within 30 minutes and offer all varieties of water sports, including sailing and kayaking. Camping, hunting, backpacking, mountain biking, wildlife observation, and fly fishing are just a few of the other popular activities enjoyed locally. Serving over 15,000 students, Weber State University is conveniently located right across the street from the hospital. Weber State University serves a student body of more than 12,000, and is conveniently located across the street from McKay-Dee Hospital Center.