12 Winter and Summer Things To Do in Park City With Kids for a Fun-Filled Family Vacation

Nov 04, 2024

12 Winter and Summer Things To Do in Park City With Kids for a Fun-Filled Family Vacation
By Westgate Resorts

12 Winter and Summer Things To Do in Park City With Kids for a Fun-Filled Family Vacation

Park City, Utah, is a fun vacation spot for all ages. Families with kids love spending time in its beautiful state parks, ski areas, and museums. While some activities are reserved for winter or summer only, you'll never run out of things to do in Park City with kids.

We've collected the best family-friendly activities, some available in summer and some in winter. For extra convenience, they're all located in and around the beloved Westgate Park City Resort & Spa!

Top 12 Things To Do With Kids in Park City

  1. Go Skiing

  2. Visit Utah Olympic Park

  3. Unleash Your Creativity at the Activities Center

  4. Try Horseback Riding

  5. Learn About History at the Park City Museum

  6. Explore Wasatch Mountain State Park

  7. Soar Over Treetops on a Zipline

  8. Have a Snowmobiling Adventure

  9. Take a River Trip With Destination Sports & Adventures

  10. Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride

  11. Meet Adorable Animals at Utah's Hogle Zoo

  12. Have a Fun Dog Sledding Experience

From skiing and dog sledding to hiking and flying in a hot air balloon, your family is bound to have a blast on the next trip to Park City.

1 | Go Skiing |

What better way to have a fun-filled day with kids in Utah than skiing? If you're on a winter vacation, visit Westgate Park City Resort & Spa—an ideal destination for family-friendly skiing and snowboarding. This place offers premium ski-in and ski-out accommodations and 300 ski runs, providing hours of fun for all ages.

The resort is located at the base of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain and includes over 7,300 skiable acres, seven terrain parks, and 38 lifts.

You can enjoy skiing regardless of your experience—there are slopes that suit all skill levels. If your kid is a beginner, they can also take skiing lessons with professional instructors.

The resort offers ski and snowboard rentals if you don't have your own equipment. Plus, if you're a guest of the resort, a ski valet can carry the equipment for you, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy the experience.

WHERE: 3000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 435-655-2240

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2 | Visit Utah Olympic Park |

Have a recreational family day at Utah Olympic Park—the place where the 2002 Olympic Winter Games took place. Today, the park is a training ground for winter Olympic athletes, but it's also open to the public all year and offers various sports and activities for the whole family.

By getting a gold pass at the Olympic Park, you'll gain access to extreme sledding, ropes course, zipline, the alpine slide, and airbag jumps. You can also enjoy a thrilling bobsled ride that speeds up to 70 mph in summer and winter.

Your kids will love extreme tubing—an inner tube ride down the landing hill of a Nordic Ski Jump that allows you to reach a speed of up to 50 mph!

In addition to sports and rides, Utah Olympic Park offers guided tours that allow visitors to explore the venue's Olympic history and unique stories. The park also has a museum with interactive exhibits dedicated to the evolution of skiing disciplines.

WHERE: 3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 435-658-4200

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3 | Unleash Your Creativity at the Activities Center |

If you can't settle on a family activity you want to do next, visit the Activities Center at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa. Located on level 5 of the Elk Lodge, this place offers numerous indoor and outdoor family-friendly activities.

Whether you want to play video games and board games, watch movies, or team up to solve puzzles, you can do it all at the Activities Center. You may also participate in unique activities like making hot cocoa in a jar, decorating cookies, painting, or competing in ping pong and corn hole tournaments.

The Activities Center also offers seasonal activities. If you visit Park City in winter, the resort organizes hikes and snowshoe excursions. These activities are great for exploring Park City's stunning nature and learning about its wildlife.

WHERE: 3000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 435-655-2257

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4 | Try Horseback Riding |

Reconnect with nature by taking a family horseback ride through Park City's rugged mountains and unspoiled wilderness. North Forty Escapes offers one- and two-hour tours for anyone older than eight, regardless of your skill level.

Saddle up a majestic horse and explore the beautiful, quiet trails while admiring the scenic views of dense forests and wide-open fields. The trails are chosen based on your skill level and preference, so you may ride through flat meadows or hilly terrain if you're up for a challenge.

You'll be accompanied by knowledgeable, friendly guides who'll make sure you're comfortable and safe during the ride. They'll introduce you to the horses before the ride and instruct you on safety procedures so you can enjoy the ride care-free.

WHERE: 1 Stillman Ranch Rd, Oakley, UT 84055 | WHO: 435-631-4011

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5 | Learn About History at the Park City Museum |

While exploring the Park City Main Street, take around two hours to visit the Park City Museum and learn about the area's history in a fun and interactive way. You'll find out how Park City transitioned from being a major center for silver mining to becoming a popular ski resort town.

You'll discover a scaled Mega Mine from the late 19th century and learn about the dangers of mining. Your kids will love exploring mining equipment and trying to drill into the rock face.

The museum features the original territorial jail you can visit and hear stories about the people who were kept there. You can also get inside an original car from the only Skier Subway in the world, explore numerous multimedia displays, and find out what it was like to live in Park City over 100 years ago!

WHERE: 528 Main St, Park City, UT 84060 | WHO: 435-649-7457

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6 | Explore Wasatch Mountain State Park |

Located less than 20 miles from Park City, Wasatch Mountain State Park is a great place for outdoor family recreation. From hiking and biking to fishing and boating, there are plenty of activities to enjoy all year round.

Practice your biking skills at the family-friendly Pine Canyon Bike Park and Flow Trails. Ride any motorized vehicle on the Mill Flat Trail Head and Cascade Springs Trail Head. These two trails are fantastic for dirt bikes during summer and snowmobiles in winter.

The park includes various kid-friendly hiking trails, and some are even suitable for strollers. As you walk through the park, you may spot native animals like elk, moose, and wild turkey.

You can also test your aim at the archery range, play gold on an 18-hole course, or camp in the park for the ultimate family wilderness escape.

WHERE: 1281 Warm Springs Rd, Midway, UT 84049 | WHO: 435-654-1791

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7 | Soar Over Treetops on a Zipline |

Unleash your inner thrill-seeker and take your family ziplining at Zipline Utah. Its courses feature various suspension bridges, spiral staircases, and breathtaking views of the lake and mountains.

Most courses start with an 80-foot tower. Get an adrenaline rush on the 3,900-foot-long Screaming Falcon—the longest zipline over water in the world! Fly like a bird on the longest continual zipline course with a two-mile loop.

This exciting adventure can take one to three hours, depending on the course, and it's suitable for families with older children. Some courses have a 12+ age requirement, but there's at least one course for anyone aged 10 and up.

WHERE: Hwy 189 at Mile Marker 22, Deer Creek State Park - Rainbow Bay, Heber City, UT 84032 | WHO: 866-923-1063

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8 | Have a Snowmobiling Adventure |

A winter trip to Park City is a fantastic opportunity to explore the area on a snowmobile. Backcountry Snowmobiling offers two- and three-hour tours for beginners and experienced riders.

Your adventure starts at the base camp with a heated lodge at 7,500 ft. above sea level. Anyone aged 16 and up can drive a snowmobile, and anyone aged five and over is allowed to ride.

The two-hour tour will take your family through gorgeous backcountry mountains to the vantage point, offering panoramic views of Wyoming and Idaho. The three-hour tour is for those looking for a challenge, as it includes higher elevations.

WHERE: 4142 E Chalk Creek Rd, Coalville, UT 84017 | WHO: 435-336­-7669

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9 | Take a River Trip With Destination Sports & Adventures |

The Weber River near Park City is the best place to have fun kayaking, rafting, and whitewater tubing with your kids. So, take one of the river trips and tours Destination Sports & Adventures offers and have a blast.

You can choose from full- and half-day tours (around five and two hours, respectively). Try stand-up paddle-boarding, enjoy kayaking with a lunch stop, or try river tubing with a professional guide. Paddle-boarding is suitable for kids of all ages, while other tours typically have a 12+ age requirement.

Besides river trips, Destination Sports & Adventures offers family-friendly activities like fishing, mountain biking, ATV tours, and winter tours, such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding.

WHERE: N Henefer Frontage Rd, Henefer, UT 84033 | WHO: 435-649-8092

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10 | Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride |

Revel in panoramic views of Park City by taking a family hot air balloon ride with Bigfoot Balloons. Available all year, the tours last one hour, take place at sunrise, and allow you to see the area's beautiful mountains, hills, and valleys from up to 1,500 feet in the air.

You can book a shared tour with up to 12 passengers or a private tour that accommodates up to six people. If you opt for the private tour, you'll also have a champagne toast in the air.

While the flight lasts about one hour, the whole excursion takes around three hours due to set up, so make sure you arrive on time.

WHERE: 6065 Silver Creek Dr, Park City, UT 84098 | WHO: 385-285-5899

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11 | Meet Adorable Animals at Utah's Hogle Zoo |

Drive less than 30 miles from Park City to Salt Lake City for a chance to meet and feed exotic animals at Utah's Hogle Zoo. From great apes and small critters to inhabitants of the African savanna and Asian highlands, you and your kids will have hours of fun exploring the zoo. You can also take an Eccles Express train ride around the African Savanna and through the Wild Utah exhibit.

Your kids will love seeing baby gorillas and baby snow leopards, as well as seal and sea lion training sessions. You can sign up for one of the animal encounter tours to pet and feed zebras and giraffes, or you can learn how rhinos and lions eat and live with a behind-the-scenes tour.

Plus, your kids can ride the Conservation Carousel featuring 42 hand-carved animals and play at the Creekside Play Area, which is free for all guests.

WHERE: 2600 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 | WHO: 801-584-1700

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12 | Have a Fun Dog Sledding Experience |

Surprise your kids with the magical experience of riding a sled pulled by friendly dogs. North Forty Escapes offers a one-hour dog sledding tour on its private mountain ranches, suitable for anyone aged three and up.

Each sled can accommodate up to three people (or 350 pounds). The well-trained dogs pulling the sleds also love to cuddle, adding to the fun of your adventure. Be sure to snap some memorable photos with these adorable pups!

You'll be accompanied by a professional musher who will make you feel safe and relaxed as you speed through snowy terrain.

WHERE: 1 Stillman Ranch Rd, Oakley, UT 84055 | WHO: 435-631-4011

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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Activities in Park City, Utah

What are the best things to do in Park City with kids in the summer?

If you're visiting Park City in summer, you can take a scenic horseback riding tour with North Forty Escapes. You can also explore Wasatch Mountain State Park and participate in hiking, biking, and fishing. Or, you can take a river trip with Destination Sports & Adventures, fly in a Bigfoot hot air balloon, and go ziplining.

What are the best indoor kid-friendly things to do in Park City?

The best indoor activity for kids in Park City is spending a few hours at the Park City Museum. You can also do arts and crafts at the Activities Center at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa.

What are some relaxing family activities in Park City, Utah, that can be done outside?

There are numerous laid-back, family-friendly outdoor activities in Park City. The best option is to hike around Wasatch Mountain State Park or go horseback riding with North Forty Escapes.

What are the top family things to do in Park City, Utah, in winter?

The best activity to do with kids in Park City in winter is skiing. You'll find a fantastic ski area with 7,300 skiable acres at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa. You can also take a two- or three-hour Backcountry Snowmobiling tour or have fun dog sledding with North Forty Escapes.

Which creative park city activities for kids are best?

Activities Center at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa offers a variety of fun options for your kids. Enjoy painting, decorating cookies, and making hot cocoa in a jar. You can also play board games and solve puzzles together.

Park City—A Fantastic Getaway You and Your Kids Will Love

Park City, UT, offers numerous family-friendly activities, attractions, and restaurants. Visit the area to enjoy its exquisite breweries, dine in the best steakhouses, and have fun golfing with your family! For more information on Park City hotels and attractions, check out our Westgate Resorts Travel blog.


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* Aside from activities at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, Westgate Resorts is in no way affiliated with the attractions featured in this article. Items or places listed are current as of the publishing date of this article. Please call or visit the respective website for the most up-to-date offerings and details.

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