Experience Summer in Park City
Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, Park City is an incredible summer destination where the alpine temps are cool and sun shines a golden hue across the mountains. Home to Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain plus Woodward, the National Ability Center, and the Utah Olympic Park, from hiking and cycling to outdoor markets, and concerts, there is a lively energy that is uniquely Park City.
Artists and musicians, chefs, film makers, athletes, and community members create a microcosm of can't-miss activities and events around town. Driven by Mountainkind™, we ask all who visit, live, and play here to help us preserve Park City for future generations by showing respect and kindness to each other and the environment!
Summer Lodging & Places to Stay
Check Out Summer Events in Park City
The summer season is alive in Park City with incredible events throughout the warmer months. Signature events like Savor the Summit, the Kimball Arts Festival, and the Park Silly Sunday Market are reason enough to visit Park City. But outdoor concert series, art events, and world class running and cycling races pepper the summer, providing something to look forward to whether you live, work, or play here. Check out the calendar of events below and start planning today!
Getting To and Around Park City
Park City is very easy to get to in the summer. Just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport for domestic and international flights and just 15 from Heber Valley Airport for private planes, you can land and be riding, hiking, or exploring the same day! Being centrally located in the western United States, Park City is a day or so drive from most major cities.
Free Public Transportation
Whether you arrive by plane or drive to Park City, summer is a beautiful time to be outside and soaking in the incredible scenery. You are encouraged to forgo a rental car or park your personal vehicles and utilize Park City's robust and free public transportation system. There isn't an area or neighborhood that doesn't have a free bus line. Park-and-Ride lots and bus rapid transit lanes make entering and moving through town very easy and comfortable. Most hotels offer free bike and gear storage and shuttle services between your accommodations and attractions in Park City while ride shares provide quick and easy connections between airports and other sites around town.
Ride the Summit Bike Share
One of the best ways to see Park City is by bike. Park City has miles and miles of cycling lanes and safe, paved bike paths that wrap in and around attractions and destinations throughout town. To make the most of these scenic paths, Park City has the nations first public electric-assist bike share, letting you pedal through Park City with the help of a small electric motor. The electric-assist bikes act just like regular bikes but don’t have any complicated gears or buttons to learn, you just simply begin pedaling and the bike provides an extra boost to get you moving and up any hilly terrain without breaking a sweat!
Find More Events and Activities in Park City through the Seasons
What are the most popular things to do in Park City in the summer?
Summer in Park City lives outdoors. Hundreds of miles of trails open up for hiking and mountain biking, while Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain add scenic chairlift rides and lift-served downhill riding. Down in the valley, you can fly fish the Provo River, play a round of golf, ride horseback, or raft nearby waters. Historic Main Street brings it all together with patio dining, galleries, and shops, and the calendar fills with outdoor concerts, festivals, and farmers markets all season long.
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Is Park City worth visiting in the summer?
Absolutely. There's an old local's moniker, "...come for the winter, stay for the summer." The summer season provides warm, open days and cool mountain evenings, with easy access to the outdoors and a full slate of events. You can explore hundreds of miles of trails on foot or by bike, cast a line on a Blue Ribbon trout river, catch a concert under the stars, or dine outdoors on Main Street. Attractions like the Utah Olympic Park and Woodward Park City add adventure for all ages, making summer one of the most rewarding times to visit.
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What is the weather like in Park City in the summer?
Summer days in Park City are warm and dry, with highs often in the mid-70s and 80s°F. Thanks to the elevation, evenings cool off nicely and frequently dip into the 50s°F, so a light layer feels good after sunset. Afternoon thunderstorms roll through on occasion, especially July through September. So, check the forecast, pack a layer, and plan bigger outdoor adventures for the morning, when skies tend to be clearest.
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Is Park City good for a summer family vacation?
Summer suits families especially well, with activities that span ages and energy levels. You can hike gentle trails, bike paved pathways, fish, or take a scenic lift ride for sweeping mountain views. Then fill afternoons at the Utah Olympic Park or Woodward Park City. Free outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and festivals give everyone something to look forward to. The mix of recreation, arts, and easy logistics makes building a family itinerary simple.
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What event happen in Park City during the summer?
Summer is one of Park City’s liveliest seasons, with concerts, festivals, races, and markets filling the community week after week. Signature gatherings include Savor the Summit, a long-table dinner down the center of Historic Main Street, the Kimball Arts Festival, which turns Main Street into an open-air gallery, the Deer Valley Music Festival, and the weekly Park Silly Sunday Market to only name a few. Outdoor concert series and sporting events add to the mix. Check the Park City events calendar for current dates as you plan.
Check Out Can't-Miss Summer Events in Park City
Where should I stay in Park City in the summer?
In summer, choose your base around the experiences you’re after. Stay near Historic Main Street to walk to dining, galleries, festivals, and trailheads that climb right from Old Town. Resort-area lodging at Park City Mountain Village and Canyons Village and Deer Valley Resort puts you close to lift-served biking, hiking, and outdoor concerts. Kimball Junction works well for families and longer stays, with easy access to shopping and open space. Since summer brings festivals and events, book ahead for peak weekends, and lean on the free transit to get around without a car.
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