About Park City

Park City is more than a ski town. Shaped by silver mining roots and the Indigenous peoples who traversed these lands first, an Olympic legacy, and an alpine environment that demands both humility and ambition, this mountain community of just over 8,500 residents has built something rare—a place where world-class terrain, a thriving arts scene, and a genuinely welcoming culture exist in the same zip code. Set at 7,000 feet and just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City draws visitors from around the world in every season, and somehow still feels like a small town when you get here.

That feeling has a name: Mountainkind™. It's the spirit shared by the people who call these peaks home and the visitors who feel the pull of them. It's a commitment to protecting the landscapes and wildlife, supporting the community, and showing up for this place the way it shows up for you. You'll find it in the locals who pack out what they pack in, the chefs sourcing from nearby farms, the athletes mentoring the next generation on the slopes, and the neighbors who turn out for events the same way you do. In Park City, caring about where you are isn't an afterthought. It's the whole point.

Community & Lifestyle

Park City is shaped by the mountains, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. While many visitors travel here each year, Park City remains a small mountain town where locals prioritize environmental stewardship, arts and culture, and a balanced outdoor lifestyle. Residents and visitors share access to trails, parks, ski slopes, and community spaces—creating a culture where outdoor adventure and human connection go hand in hand.

Outdoor Recreation as a Way of Life

In Park City, the outdoors isn't a weekend escape—it's the rhythm of everyday life. Residents often start their mornings on the trails or slopes, and evenings find them on the water, in the saddle, or walking to meet friends downtown. The mountains are always close, and most days, that's exactly the point. Park City Mountain spans over 7,300 acres and 300+ trails, making it the largest ski resort in the U.S., while Deer Valley's recent expansions brought its terrain to more than 4,300 and adding 100+ new runs. Beyond the slopes, more than 400 miles of singletrack have earned the destination a Gold-Level Ride Center designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association, and over 100 fishable miles of small streams lie within an hour of town. This breadth of public land and maintained trail access keeps outdoor recreation woven into daily life for residents and visitors alike, across every season.

Arts, Culture & Creative Community

Creativity runs deep in Park City. From historic mining-era architecture to galleries, festivals, and community events, the arts aren't a seasonal attraction here—they're part of how Park City expresses itself year-round, drawing makers, collectors, musicians, and curious visitors through the same doors. Each summer, the Kimball Arts Festival brings nearly 200 jury-selected artists and thousands of attendees to town, while dozens of permanent and rotating galleries keep the creative energy going well beyond festival season.

That same spirit carries into the music scene, where live performances fill venues and outdoor stages from intimate singer-songwriter sets to the main stage at concerts in Deer Valley's natural amphitheater. Historic Main Street anchors much of that activity. More than 47 contributing buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places now home to restaurants, bars, and gathering places where the food and drink are as intentional as the setting. Chefs here draw on local ingredients and mountain culture to create dining experiences that feel specific to this place, and the après scene that spills out after a day on the slopes has a character all its own. Whether it's a concert on the green, a gallery opening, a long dinner on Main Street, or finding public installations along the McLeod Creek Trail, the arts create space for connection and add something irreplaceable to the character of Park City.