mapleton’s core values

Small-Town Feeling

As life gets busy and screens increasingly replace personal interactions, Mapleton maintains a simple approach to keeping things real. For generations, the historic towne square at the corner of Maple and Main has been the heart of our town, with several buildings dating back to the late 1800s. We enjoy spending time together, breaking bread at a community event, or saying “hello” on the trail. And we take pride in keeping our properties looking good and taking time to enjoy quiet nights and big skies.

Connection

Four founding families came together to settle Mapleton, and when times got tough, they pooled their modest resources to create a community garden. They called it their Unity Garden because it was a shared resource and responsibility.

Today’s Mapleton residents continue this tradition by gathering for seasonal and annual events like the Pioneer Days celebration, farmers markets, concerts in the park, the Scarecrow Festival, the Tree-Lighting Ceremony, and the Winter Wonderland Ball. Mapleton also offers high-speed fiber internet service, making it easy to connect with family, friends and business opportunities.

Active Lifestyle

From outdoor activities, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and pickleball, to team sports like T-ball, soccer and flag football, Mapleton makes it easy to get outside and enjoy our picturesque surroundings. Easy access to the Mapleton Parkway Trail allows people to jog, bike or walk at their leisure with phenomenal views in every direction. Mapleton Canyon provides scenic hiking trails and campsites.

Open Space

Mapleton’s master plan honors the community’s rural character and agricultural history through careful planning and preservation of open space. Thoughtful zoning ordinances balance areas for large lots with designated areas for density and shared open spaces. Preserving the town’s foothills has been a long-time priority for the city along with incorporating natural open space for future development.

Service

Our community members actively seek out opportunities to share their time, talents and personal resources with one another and our community. From coaching a team to shoveling a neighbor’s walk or serving on a city-sponsored committee, our people give heartfelt service. Like a modern-day barn raising, our community rallies around projects that require innovative solutions and collaboration to make lasting memories and have a lasting impact.

Heritage

We celebrate the foundational principles that built our heritage and history, including hard work, service and sacrifice. New and old residents come together and apply these principles through collecting and sharing historical artifacts and stories that strengthen our community.