Off-Piste Playtime: Keeping Kids Happy and Active in Winter off the Mountain

Woodward is probably best known for their tagline, “A World-Class Year-Round, Action-Sports Destination,” which can seem intimidating if you’re not grooming the next Tony Hawk. But did you also know it’s a great place for kids to play indoors? Their Action-Sports Hub is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and includes trampolines, ramps, foam pits, and a 10,000-square-foot skate-park.

Still, raising toddlers? No problem. On Saturdays and Sundays, Kids 1 - 5 can enjoy full access to the Indoor Hub and Skatepark from 9 am - 10 am, and full daily access to the Micro-Gym Monday through Sunday where you’ll find a mini-trampoline, mini-foam pit, rock wall, and more.

Want to be outdoors, but not into skiing? No problem. Woodward is home to Utah’s longest tubing lanes and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tickets are purchased in two-hour increments for ages 6+. Choose from 7 lanes and 1,200 feet of track with two conveyor lifts to get you back to the top without breaking a sweat.

You don’t need a library card to enjoy all the Park City Library offers young families. From a robust kids catalog with ample room to sit and read, to their passive play area filled with toys and puzzles, to their early literacy computers, and the perfect hill for sledding, the Library is a great place to spend an afternoon absorbed in stories and fresh air.

Baby Bookworms

Bring kids ages 0 - 2 on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for a fun-filled morning of stories, songs, and interactive play!

Tales for Tots

Big kids ages 2 - 5 on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to read a new book, sing silly songs, and crafting! 

Sensory Stations

Explore and play with your kids ages 1 - 5 on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.  to help develop both fine and gross motor skills. 

Park City is home to two public ice-skating arenas giving kids and families the chance to enjoy off-mountain fun while still soaking up the beauty of winter sports. Park City Ice Arena is a year-round indoor facility offering daily Public Skate hours for families of all ages to rent skates and take to the ice. 

At Mountain Village at Park City Mountain, the Resort Center Ice Rink is  nestled in between shopping and coffee (what could be better?) This outdoor rink will give you all the winter feels and is close enough to the mountain to feel like you’ve just conquered a few diamonds, but without the lift ticket or moguls. Public skating is available from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

But wait... what if you want to ski and ride the mountain and take a much deserved break? Well, both ski areas in Park City offer child care services on the mountain so you can go for a rip and know that your children are being looked after in a safe and fun environment!

Park City Mountain Resort, Little Adventures Children’s Center

For kids ages 6 weeks to 6 years old, Park City Mountain offers childcare at Canyons Village base. Take a few turns while your little one experiences art, crafts, and the chance to ride the gondola up to a snow-play hill on the mountain. Reservations are required and can be made for full or half-day. For kids eating solid foods, lunches and snacks will be provided. Check out the Little Adventures Children's Center for more details, reservations, and pricing.

Deer Valley Children’s Center

For kids ages 2 months to 12 years, Deer Valley Children’s Center offers activities for those younger ones who would prefer to remain off-mountain while their parents enjoy the thrill of a long run. The center is divided by age, keeping kids of similar ages together in separate rooms, and provides reading, entertainment, and indoor/outdoor playgrounds. Reservations can be made in advance for full or half-day. Check out the Deer Valley Children’s Center for more details, reservations, and pricing.