Green meetings are smart meetings. And today, smart and environmentally friendly offerings are shifting from a trend to an expectation. As a meetings destination, Park City has made North America’s most ambitious climate goals: to be net-zero carbon and run on 100% renewable electricity for city operations by 2022, and for the whole community by 2032.
As you begin to plan for your next green meeting, take a look at our eco-friendly transportation, sustainable hotels & resorts, sample itineraries with outdoor group activities, and a brief history of our environmental responsibility.
Eco-Friendly Transportation
One of the most attractive aspects of our town is that groups can have a car-free getaway when they visit. Frequent shuttles from Salt Lake City International Airport and abundant in-town resources including a free bus and trolley system, hotel shuttles, robust Uber, Lyft and taxi offerings mean you can leave the driving to us.
Fueled by bio-diesel and our brand new electric buses, Park City's free bus system will take your groups all over the town. Ride along as you explore Historic Main Street, Kimball Junction, North of Main, Quarry Village, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain, or the Utah Olympic Park for a day of group activities, shopping and dining.
Eco-Friendly Hotels
Park City is home to numerous green and sustainable hotels and resorts. Treasure Mountain Inn in Park City has been awarded as the Utah Business “Recycler of the Year” award, twice. TripAdvisor has implemented their GreenLeaders Program, which showcases Park City’s eco-friendly hotels and resorts that are all committed to green practices:
GreenLeader
· LEED Certified
· Temperature set to save energy
· Leftover materials (e.g. food) donated or re-used
· ENERGY STAR windows
· Staff training on green practices
· Tracks energy use
GreenLeader
· LEED Certified
· Window films help keep building cool
· Toiletries w/ recycled packaging
· Efficient ventilation system
· ENERGY STAR kitchen appliances
· Low chemical gardening
GreenLeader
· Staff training on green practices
· Efficient ventilation system
· Organic/local food & beverages
· Water-efficient bathroom fixtures
· Local plants in garden
· ENERGY STAR laundry machines
Main & SKY
GreenLeader
· LEED Certified
· Window films help keep building cool
· Toiletries w/ recycled packaging
· Efficient ventilation system
· ENERGY STAR kitchen appliances
· Low chemical gardening
Gold Leader
· Energy saving guest room controls
· Efficient ventilation system
· Organic/local food & beverages
· Energy-efficient light bulbs
· ENERGY STAR kitchen appliances
· ENERGY STAR laundry machines
Green Itineraries For Your Group
For those in your group that live green, or practice green initiatives, they come alive when they are out in nature. After all, they want to experience the very environment that they are passionate about preserving. Park City offers sample 2-3 & 4-5 day group itineraries filled with recreational outdoor activities and ways for your group to be out in the green outdoors.
Environmental Responsibility
Park City has a long history of environmental responsibility and sustainability:
· Over 6,000 acres of protected open space: over 8,000 acres
· A free citywide bus system fueled by biodiesel: If this group is here in the summer, we will have a fully-electric express bus route running, one of the first of its kind in the country.
· Aggressive recycling program for residents and businesses
