The East Bench Community is situated on the bench of the Salt Lake valley at the base of the Wasatch foothills. It is the eastern most community within Salt Lake City and is known for its attractive residential neighborhoods comprised of older, distinctive homes in the western area of the community and new homes of contemporary design on the slopes of the eastern foothills. The area is also home to regionally significant institutional facilities and employment centers, such as the University of Utah, Research Park, and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Attractions, such as Hogle Zoo, This is the Place Heritage Park, the Natural History Museum and Red Butte Gardens bring visitors from all over the State into the East Bench Community