Roy is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States, on the west side of Interstate 15.
Joseph William Jensen was Roy's first mayor, elected by the commissioners and serving for six years.
A gas station, several grocery stores, a cafe, and a lumberyard made up the modest business district.
September 1953 marked a milestone in Roy's history—Roy received a charter to establish Utah's first branch bank.
[8] The city is served by Interstate 15 via exit 338, leading to Utah State Route 97 (5600 South), one of Roy's major roads.
The northern entrance of Hill Air Force Base is accessible from this exit, making Roy a common destination for those in the military.
FrontRunner has a station in Roy that opened on April 26, 2008, along with the rest of the northern segment.
[9] Two sets of train tracks bisect the city at 2700 West, being served by FrontRunner and Union Pacific Railroad.
Throughout the week, the Roy West Park is used as a hub for carnival activities and concessions, with events including a car show and golf tournament, culminating on Saturday with a 5K run, parade, and fireworks show.
[35] Roy is in the Wasatch Front, an area that experiences variant seasonal temperatures and generally dry conditions.