Looking Forward to Park City Summers
Be honest. When you think of Park City, you imagine deep snow and ski trips, don’t you? Park City summer activities don’t immediately spring to mind. Utah’s favorite mountain retreat is actually an exciting all-seasons destination, packed with tons of warm-weather adventures.
- Watersports on Jordanelle Reservoir
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Summer Concert Series
- Bobsledding at Utah Olympic Park
- Grab Some Ice Cream
- SUP at Deer Valley
- Visit the Spa
- Homestead Crater
- Shopping at Outlets Park City
- Additional Park City Summer Activities
Watersports on Jordanelle Reservoir
Jordanelle Reservoir looking lovely under the setting sun
When all the snow on our slopes melts in the spring, it all has to go somewhere, right? Thankfully, all of the snow you spent the winter skiing on turns into the snowmelt that fills Jordanelle Reservoir, just 10 minutes away!
Jordanelle Reservoir is a huge aquatic playground right in Park City’s backyard. Jet skiing, parasailing, water skiing, boating, fishing, and more await on these crystal waters. There’s so much to do on the water that we could end our list of Park City summer activities right here-but we won’t!
Hot Air Ballooning
Look for balloons in the morning sky all season long
If blue waters aren’t enough to keep you busy, how about blue skies? Hot air balloonists love to float through the skies above Park City. Balloon tour operators invite you to soar above the Wasatch peaks and marvel at the pristine vistas of Utah’s natural splendor while dangling peacefully from a colorful balloon. Start your day with an ascent into the heavens and experience the crisp morning air from a vantage usually reserved only for the birds.
Summer Concert Series
The crowd at one of Deer Valley’s famous summer concerts
Park City summer activities aren’t all based on boats and balloons. One of the most enduringly popular ways to spend your summer evenings in Park City is at a concert. Our quiet mountain town is home to a surprising number of outdoor concert venues.
From the edge of the Swaner Nature Preserve to tranquil Deer Valley, Park City hosts a half-dozen concert series each summer. There is something for every taste. Find a free concert or a paid performance ranging from Beethoven to bluegrass. Park City has it all!
One of our favorites is the Deer Valley Summer Concert Series which brings big names like Michael Franti and Ziggy Marley.
Bobsledding at Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park is an all-year playground
We do love winter sports in Park City. We love them so much, in fact, that we keep enjoying them all year. While it is hard to ski without snow, bobsleds can be modified to roll on concrete instead of glide on ice. Park City’s Utah Olympic Park is home to the 2002 Olympic bobsled venue.
Brave souls can experience the 60-mph thrills of a real bobsled ride, even in the summer heat. The bobsled track isn’t the only winter venue that remains active in the summer. Utah Olympic Park also offers attractions like extreme tubing on the Nordic ski jump.
Utah Olympic Park is full of other activities, too. They have one of two alpine slides in Park City. Make sure to check out our Utah Olympic Park page to see what else they have to offer.
Grab Some Ice Cream
We all scream for ice cream, especially when temperatures climb over 90
Dreaming of colder weather? Grab some ice cream and cool down on a hot afternoon. Java Cow is a Park City institution, dispensing handmade frozen treats from the heart of Main Street. All of their delicious flavors are made right on site for an experience that is “udderly Park City.” While you enjoy your sweet treat, why not visit the original Banksy painted on their wall outside? Delicious and artistic.
SUP at Deer Valley
The lakes at the foot of Deer Valley Resort are great for peaceful paddling
Jordanelle Reservoir isn’t the only place to enjoy water sports in Park City. The tranquil ponds of Deer Valley are home to an active community of stand up paddling enthusiasts. The glassy waters are perfect for peaceful paddle boarding, surrounded by some of the most gorgeous landscapes in town.
Experience mindfulness on the board with a SUP yoga class conducted by local guides. Indoor classes are also available. Chat with the experts at Park City SUP to get class schedules and events.
Visit the Spa
Go for a mani-pedi or maybe a hot stone treatment
Summer is the perfect time to destress, unwind, and reconnect mind and body. Park City is home to plenty of decadent spas. Luxuriate with your choice of globe-spanning treatments and techniques. From peaceful Japanese soaking tubs to ayurvedic treatments to Swedish massage, you can find the cure for whatever ails you within out many spas and studios.
Expert Tip: Try Massage Express for the ultimate in convenience-they’ll come to you!
Homestead Crater
One of our own natural wonders-a naturally occurring hot spring in a crater // source: Homestead Resort
Speaking of relaxing soaks and steam rooms, nearby Heber Valley is home to a uniquely luxurious geological treasure. The Homestead Crater is a one-of-a-kind thermal bath located inside a 55-foot limestone cone. More than just a hot spring, this naturally occurring sauna is also the only warm-water scuba destination in the continental US. Just soak in the mineral water or try a little paddle board hot yoga. However you want to experience Homestead Crater, there’s nothing else like it.
Shopping at Outlets Park City
Shopping at the sprawling boutiques of Outlets Park City
Hot stones and massages are all well and good, but sometimes you need a little retail therapy. Outlets Park City has you covered. Representing more than 60 brands, these outlet shops have it all. Grab some cute new shoes, pick up a new kitchen gadget, or get equipped for your latest mountain adventure-all in one place. You can even let the kids blow off steam at the attached playground and grab a snack at any of the food trucks that frequent the outlets during warmer weather.
Additional Park City Summer Activities
Summer is a brilliant canvas-fill it with fun
With so much do each summer, there’s no way a single blog post could cover everything going on in Park City. Not into the summer heat? We also have some ways to stay cool. If you prefer to hike your way around town, try this list of our favorite hikes. Make sure to stop by Park City Mountain for summer resort fun. And keep your eyes peeled-you never know when we’ll share more hot summer tips and local guides!
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