Park City with Kids: Non-Ski Activities
Park City offers a range of family activities beyond skiing, including the Utah Olympic Park's bobsled and ski jump experiences, alpine coasters and slides at both major resorts, and a walkable Main Street with shops and casual dining. These options make Park City a workable destination for families with mixed interests or non-skiing members, in both winter and summer.
The Utah Olympic Park
Built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Utah Olympic Park remains an active training facility and public attraction, offering activities like a public bobsled ride, ski jump tours, and a museum covering Utah's Olympic history. It's a strong option for families who want a genuinely local, only-in-Park-City experience regardless of season.
Alpine slides and coasters
Both major resort areas offer alpine slide or coaster attractions during their non-ski operating seasons, giving kids a fast, low-commitment thrill without needing ski gear or lessons. These typically run alongside other summer attractions like scenic lift rides and mini golf.
Old Town and Main Street
Old Town's Main Street is walkable, compact, and lined with shops, ice cream stops, and family-friendly restaurants, making it an easy half-day outing regardless of the season. The Park City Museum on Main Street covers the town's mining and Olympic history in a format that tends to hold kids' attention.
Ice skating, tubing, and other seasonal options
During winter, several venues around Park City offer ice skating and snow tubing as an alternative to skiing, giving non-skiing family members a way to enjoy the snow. In summer, the area's parks, splash pads, and easy valley trails offer similarly low-key options for younger children.
Attraction operating seasons and hours vary and are subject to change. Confirm current hours for the Utah Olympic Park, alpine slides, and seasonal attractions directly with the venue before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can non-skiers do in Park City?
Non-skiers have plenty of options, including the Utah Olympic Park's bobsled and ski jump experiences, alpine coasters, snow tubing, ice skating, and a walkable Main Street with shops and restaurants in Old Town.
Is Park City good for families with young kids who don't ski?
Yes. Between the Utah Olympic Park, alpine slides, and a compact, walkable Old Town, Park City has enough non-ski activities to keep young children engaged even if the rest of the family is on the mountain.
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