Utah Olympic Park remains Summit County sports and tourism anchor
Utah Olympic Park, built for the 2002 Winter Olympics and located near Park City, operates as a multiuse training and visitor campus that anchors Summit Countys winter sports economy and summer recreation scene. The park hosts elite training programs and public activities, and its year round operations support local businesses, seasonal jobs, and the countys broader sports culture.
Utah Olympic Park continues to function as a legacy venue and active public attraction in Summit County, combining elite athlete training with family oriented visitor experiences. Built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, the campus includes ski jumps, a sliding track, freestyle venues, a museum and exhibit space, guided tours, and recreational offerings such as a zipline and summer aerial training. Those facilities make the park both a regional sports hub and a community amenity for residents and visitors.
The park draws athletes for training camps and elite programs, and it stages events that bring teams, coaches, and spectators to the county. On the public side, museum exhibits and seasonal visitor programs introduce local history and Olympic heritage to families and tourists. That mix of competitive sport and tourism activity helps sustain demand for lodging, restaurants, retail, and service jobs across Park City and other Summit County communities, supporting year round economic activity even as seasonal patterns shift.
For local residents the park matters in several practical ways. Youth and adult athletes can access high level training infrastructure close to home. Local businesses benefit from event related visitation that fills hotel rooms and restaurant tables. The park also provides recreation options that expand Summit Countys tourism offerings beyond downhill skiing, particularly in summer months when zipline rides and aerial training draw nonwinter visitors.
Practical details for planning a visit vary with the season. Hours, ticketing, tour times and specific activity availability change between winter and summer, and lift and ride availability along with safety requirements differ by program. Visitors and local users should consult the parks official information before arriving to confirm schedules, safety gear rules, age and weight limits for activities, and any registration requirements.
As a physical legacy of the 2002 Games, Utah Olympic Park remains an operational asset for Summit County, linking elite sport development with community recreation and contributing to the countys ongoing economic and cultural life.
