Rec and Sports

Visiting Park City in the Rocky Mountains of Utah

Park City Utah is a charming resort town with plenty of outdoor activities. Located a short drive from downtown Salt Lake City, this small town is famous for it’s snow skiing which drives the local economy and employees many of the town’s full-time residents.

Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and The Canyons Resort are the town’s world class ski resorts. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons Resort. Deer Valley is an upscale resort that caters to skiers only.

The 2002 Winter Olympics were hosted by Park City Mountain Resort. The men’s and women’s alpine giant slalom and all of the snowboarding events were held at this scenic resort. The U.S. Ski Team also uses the resort for training purposes. The Olympic-sized halfpipe is very popular among snowboarders who visit the resort.

Deer Valley catering to skiers and provides them with upscale amenities and world class slopes to ski. Snowboarding is prohibited at Deer Valley. The freestyle moguls, aerial and alpine slalom events in the 2002 Winter Olympics were held there. The International Ski Federation routinely holds competition at Deer Valley.

The Canyons Resort used to be known as Park City West and considered the sister to the Park City Mountain Resort. The resort was purchased by American Skiing Company in ‘97 and renamed The Canyons Resort. The Canyons is now owned by Talisker Corporation.

The area also features many private and gated communities for those who are looking to own a second home in Park City. One of the premier communities in Park City is Wolf Creek Ranch. This beautiful community offers a manned and electronically accessed gate with 24/7 security patrol service, security cameras, and monitoring for security.

The community features over 50 miles of trails that are great for walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Fly fishing in the Provo River is popular among residents of Wolf Creek Ranch. The 26 acre equestrian center offers a 28-stall stable with tack room, a hay storage barn, an equipment barn, lunge rings, and an outdoor riding area.

Closing Comments

Park City was named by Traveler Magazine as one of the 20 ‘prettiest towns’ in the United States in 2008. When planning your trip to Utah give Park City a try.

Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Private Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Private Equestrian Communities.