Utah Olympic Park

No matter what time of year you vacation in Park City, one must-visit landmark is the Utah Olympic Park! The facility was home to the 2002 Winter Olympics and is now a year-round sports and outdoor facility.

Visitors worldwide come to the center to learn about its history and explore its many offerings. What makes a visit appealing is that there's no charge to explore the Olympic Park on your own or hike the surrounding trails. This includes exploring the museums, which feature many hands-on exhibits, making it a budget-friendly outing for families. Additionally, the Olympic rings throughout the Park make the perfect backdrop for group selfies.

When planning your itinerary, remember that three venues make up the Utah Olympic Park: the Utah Olympic Oval in Salt Lake, the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, and the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway. Each offers unique experiences and opportunities, but we'll focus on the attractions at the Park City destination. The arena's proximity to key cities means you could add a meal at Hearth and Hill after your day of adventure. 

Winter and summer offer different landscapes and opportunities at Utah Olympic Park to experience and explore. Since winter athletes use the Utah Olympic Park for training during the cold months, many of the outdoor facilities are limited to public use. Conversely, the summer has more opportunities to try. Here's a sample of what you can enjoy:

• bobsledding (summer & winter)
• ziplining (summer)
• alpine slide (summer)
• extreme tubing (summer)
• airbag jumps (summer)
• drop tower (summer)
• summit course (summer)

With something for everyone to explore, let's dive into these adventures in more detail!

Utah Olympic Park: Fun Facts & Cool Features

While there's plenty to do at the park, the facility is close to landmarks like the Jordanelle State Park. You could plan on visiting both for the ultimate outdoor adventure!

For the best bang for your buck, purchase the Summer Gold Pass Session. You get a 3.5-hour session with unlimited use of the Alpine Slide, Extreme Tubing, Extreme Zip, Freestyle Zip, Discovery Course, Action Tower, and Scenic Chairlifts. However, the pass doesn't include a guided tour or the Summer Bobsled Experience. 

When you feel the need for speed, nothing outshines the Summer Bobsled Experience! This adrenaline-filled ride takes place in a bobsled rigged with wheels to navigate the concrete shoots and turns. Up to three people can take the ride, and the sled can hit speeds of 70 MPH! 

The Alpine Slide, designed for all ages, ensures a safe and enjoyable experience. The sleds allow riders to control their speed, and the metal track provides a smooth descent with thrills of straightaways, drops, and eleven bank turns.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to soar down the Nordic Ski Jump? Now you can with Extreme Tubing! You'll careen down the same hill the Olympic skiers use but on an inflatable tube, making for a comfortable and safe ride. While you won't fly through the air like the jumpers, you will hit speeds of 50 MPH on the state-of-the-art plastic surface!

The Discovery Course is an entry-level activity for kids. It incorporates rope bridges and obstacles to climb over or through. Adults can join their kids if they meet the height and weight requirements. 

As you can see, the Utah Olympic Park offers fantastic adventures, and we only discussed several. Visit on your Park City vacation to get a taste of what being an Olympian is like!

Getting There

Here are driving directions from Park City to the Utah Olympic Park:

• Start by heading northwest on Kearns Blvd toward Snow Creek Dr.
• Merge onto UT-224 N/UT-248 W via the ramp to Kamas/Deer Valley.
• Continue to follow UT-224 N.
• Pass through the traffic circle, staying on UT-224 N.
• Follow signs for the Utah Olympic Park.
• Address: 3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84098

Cost

There is no cost to visit. But with so many activities, we can only list some of the prices you may encounter:

• Guided Tour Adult (13+): $20
• Guided Tour Child (12 and under: $12
• Summer Bobsled Experience: $100 per person