Summer Press Kit

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Park City's Top 25 Summer Activities

1. Mountain / Road Biking

According to the International Mountain Bicycling Association, Park City is the highest rated mountain biking destination in the world. The town's three ski resorts provide lift-served, single- and double-track mountain biking during the summer months. With 400 miles of public trails, visitors can experience mountain excursions ranging from mellow, scenic rides to adrenaline-raising thrills on steeper terrain. Road cyclists can enjoy picturesque rides through Park City's historic district or on the country roads that meander through nearby farming communities.

2. Outdoor Concerts

During the summer, Park City comes alive with outdoor concerts and music festivals. Park City offers music to suit all listeners in settings ranging from the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater at Deer Valley Resort, the Resort Village at Canyons Resort, to a club on Historic Main Street. Visitors can catch the best local talent at free concerts at Deer Valley Resort on Wednesday nights and Canyons Resort on Saturday nights.

3. Championship Golf

Park City's golf courses are among the best in the West and certainly some of the most scenic. A total of 13 golf courses-seven public courses and six private-are located within a 20-mile radius of the town. When players tee up at this altitude, they'll notice the ball soaring farther than ever before.

4. Zip Lining

The Ziprider, developed at Park City Mountain Resort and located on its mountainside, offers an exhilarating 60-second ride that suspends riders 110 feet off the ground at its highest point and reaches speeds up to 45 mph. The Utah Olympic Park offers two sets of two lines, and their Xtreme Zipline is the world's steepest, flying at 50 mph along the length of the 120 meter ski jump. Canyons Resort features family-friendly zip tour adventures including the Red Pine and Lookout zip tours.

5. Alpine Slide

What visitor, young or old, would pass up speeding down the mountain on an alpine slide? Seated in sleds, passengers can tranquilly glide down the slopes or zoom down the half-mile parallel tracks, racing friends along the way. The Utah Olympic Park offers their European style "Quicksilver" slide for additional downhill summer adventure.

6. Arts & Culture

Park City is a thriving, world-renowned art community. Browse through our local galleries, where you'll find the best from local artists and designers, or take in a theater or dance performance at the Eccles Center or the Egyptian Theatre. August brings the annual Kimball Arts Festival to Park City's Historic Main Street.

7. Spas

After a fun day of outdoor adventure, make time for some pampering. Park City features many world-class, luxury spas that specialize in a vast array of invigorating massages and specialized treatments.

8. Water Sports

Water enthusiasts can enjoy many aquatic sports at one of several nearby reservoirs. Jordanelle reservoir, just a few miles from the heart of Park City, provides sailing, paddleboarding,  guided fishing, wakeboard and water ski lessons, boat and personal watercraft rentals, and camping facilities. Other nearby reservoirs include Deer Creek, Echo and Rockport, each within a 20-mile radius of Park City.

9. Historic Tours

From mining silver to Olympic gold, discover all the aspects that make historic Park City one of the most unique resort destinations in the United States. At the Utah Olympic Park's Alf Engen Ski Museum, see Park City's skiing history that qualified it as a venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics or tour the town's Olympic venues. The recently renovated Museum & Old Territorial Jail at 528 Main Street allows visitors to travel back in time to explore the mining-to-skiing history that makes Park City so unique.

10. Gatherings

Park City's alpine setting is the ideal choice for weddings, family reunions and conventions. More than 30 meeting and convention properties accommodate groups of 10 to 700, at a full range of levels and prices to suit every small- to mid-size gathering. Park City's breathtaking setting and available activities make it a venue your attendees will never forget.

11. Dining & Nightlife

Park City's many award-winning restaurants are among the finest in the West, reflecting several different culinary styles and influences. More than 100 options provide an answer to every taste, mood and budget-and everything's within walking distance or a short bus ride away. After dinner you may want to wind down with an evening of contemporary jazz or wind it up at hot, local dance clubs. There are no bedtimes around here.

12. Alpine Coaster

This rollercoaster of a ride at Park City Mountain Resort zips and loops for over a mile and sends you down a metal track at 30 mph. The coaster delivers a thrill in the summer and winter for adventure-seekers of all ages.

13. Utah Olympic Park

Take flight as you soar down the world's steepest Zipline, feel the rush as you navigate the Park's alpine slide, the "Quicksilver," or experience big air on an aerial bungee. This park gives the whole family the opportunity to be an Olympic athlete for a day.

14. Wheeled Bobsled Rides

The 2002 Olympic Winter Games are over but the venues are open for Park City visitors to have their own Olympic experience, even in the summertime. Experience one of the biggest thrills imaginable by racing down the Olympic track at 70 mph on a wheeled bobsled ride!

15. Learn-to Camps / Clinics

For visitors seeking the full experience, the Utah Olympic Park provides an array of programs all season long. With plastic runways on the ski jumps and a 750,000-gallon freestyle aerials training pool, the UOP offers summer camps in freestyle aerials and ski jumping for introductory, developmental and high-performance athletes.

16. Blue-Ribbon Fly Fishing

Try your luck casting for rainbow trout in one of our crystalline rivers or streams. Grab some waders and a rod and spend an afternoon-or a week-tapping your line across mountain waters such as Utah's famed blue-ribbon trout stream, the Provo River.

17. Hiking

Whether with friends or family or on a guided tour, hiking is a perfect way to enjoy the mountains surrounding Park City. Hikers are welcome on any section of Park City's 400 miles of public trails. Visitors can enjoy scenic strolls on paved trails or adventurous hikes through steep and rocky terrain. Each of the area resorts offers lift-served hiking in the summertime.

18. Tennis

Two outdoor public courts are located in City Park and a slew of additional outdoor courts are available for paid use at the Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center (MARC).

19. Horseback Riding

Another way to enjoy Park City's mountain setting is on horseback. Meander through stands of aspens and pines or gallop your horse through an open field. Several local stables offer horseback guided tours for equestrians of all abilities, while daily to seasonal horse rentals are available for the more experienced riders.

20. Shopping

Park City is also a great place for another favorite pastime--shopping. Our merchants specialize in everything from art collectibles and handmade furniture to Western antiques and wildlife photography. With bookstores, fashion boutiques and the Tanger Outlet Center, even the most discerning shopper is guaranteed great finds.

21. Movies

Park City offers movie lovers much more than the Sundance Film Festival every January. Visitors can take in a movie at two local cinemas, catch award-winning environmental documentaries at the Swaner EcoCenter or watch screenings of independent movies at the Santy Auditorium.The Sundance Intstitute also features free independant films at different outdoor venues throughout Park City. 

22. Hot-Air Ballooning

See Park City from a bird's-eye view in a hot-air balloon. With a number of hot-air balloon companies offering flights of varying lengths, the surrounding scenery is sure to take your breath away. Start the day off right by catching a flight that includes a continental breakfast or a champagne toast.

23. Scenic Drives

Park City is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking and dramatic scenery in Northern Utah. Take a summer drive to one of the many surrounding mountain communities, discover a lazy country road or climb an adventurous jeep trail to take in the vibrant mountain colors.

24. Skateboarding / Rollerblading

Park City is home to one of the best outdoor skateboard parks around. Featuring the 20,000 square foot skate park in City Park and miles of paved trails, Park City is a great place to bring your board or blades.

25. Rock Climbing

Climbing opportunities abound in and around Park City. From the very novice to veteran climbers, there is a route for everyone. Hone your skills with expert instructors to guide you up and down terrain in the nearby Uinta Mountain Range.