Mehraban Wetland Park — Attraction in Draper

As I read some of the reviews, I realized that some visitors are unaware that this is a federally protected wetlands. The water acts as a filtering system to clean water that heads down stream. It’s “smell” is appropriate for a wetlands. It is a place for migratory birds to stop, rest, and feed. It is a refuge for most animals (except for the beaver that were killed last year) and you have opportunities to see a variety including deer, raccoon, fox, and the occasional coyote. Mehreban Wetlands is a bird watcher’s paradise for western species and incidental visitors. Before the recent excavation of Sunset Pond there were egrets, herons, hawks, coots, white pelicans, eagles, and shore birds. Backyards species visit often if a bird feeder is present. Mehreban Wetlands is well-used by fisher-folk, bird and animal lovers, and children who love having space to explore. Those of us who live nearby must mention that fish, fowl, and other wild residents of the wetlands are protected. That means that visitors need to leave the pollywogs and frogs safely behind when you leave. The sounds of the bullfrogs have all but disappeared because pollywogs have been taken “home” to die in buckets. To hear the sound of bullfrogs croaking in chorus in the evenings is truly priceless. I agrees that the wetlands would be more appealing with a restroom and perhaps a picnic table or two, but never playground equipment. It is not that kind of park. It is a park where a child’s imagination accompanied by eyes and ears can create a natural experience, a small step back in time. Mehreban is a small, but magical place for kids of all ages. If you visit, corral your trash and pack it out with you. If it isn’t a pristine place, you are responsible. Please don’t smoke. Fire is a real threat to those who live nearby. Thanks! A...

23 years ago when i was 14 years old my friends and i built some BMX jumps in this park. We all laughed and joked and became friends as we worked on our precious mounds of dirt. We caught frogs in the pond and were always home before dark . The jumps were eventually plowed by the city and my friends and i slowly drifted apart as the years passed. However, I did meet one of my best friends riding these now nonexistent jumps and he tragically killed himself a few years ago.

i think about him everyday and the bonds of boyhood that were built in these tall weeds and how no one will ever know what the insignificance of everyday places may mean to someone .

I miss him.

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This is a cool little wetland area hidden in a residential area in Draper - seriously, the parking lot is between two houses on a cul-de-sac. If you drive a vehicle that's low to the ground, you might not be able to get into the parking lot as the entry is over a curb. The pathway is paved, which makes it baby stroller friendly. The trail takes you to a little pond that looks like it could be nasty in the hot summer and during algal blooms, but was nice on the cool fall day on which I visited.I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this park, but if I'm ever in the area again, need to kill some time, and want some fresh air, I'd...