Park City Facts & Stats

Population

Park City’s population is approximately 7,000. The surrounding area of Summit County has a population of 26,500.

Elevation

Within the city limits, Park City’s altitude varies from 6,720 to 8,460 ft. above sea level. The summit of Park City Mountain Resort is 10,000 ft. Deer Valley reaches 9,570 ft. and The Canyons® Resort is at 9,990 ft.

Park City History

In 1868 silver was discovered in the Park City area by soldiers who climbed over the mountains from Big Cottonwood Canyon. During a snowstorm, they marked the outcropping with a bandana and returned to find it in the spring. The first mine was named Flagstaff. The silver rush lasted 20 years and Park City (originally called Parley’s Park City) was incorporated as a town in 1884. In 1898 there were over 10,000 people in Park City, which is more than today. Park City prospered as a mining town until the late 40’s and was declared a ghost town in 1954, although there were 1,150 “ghosts” actually living here. In 1958 United Park City Mines began exploring the idea of turning the company’s land into a ski area and in 1963 Treasure Mountain Resort (now Park City Mountain Resort) was opened. Lift tickets were just $3.50. Today Park City is a thriving resort community with three major ski resorts and 64 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To learn more about Park City’s colorful past, visit: www.parkcityhistory.org

Recreation

Our town of Park City boasts over 8,750 acres of in-bounds skiing and snowboarding along with ski access to incredible backcountry from The Canyons® Resort. Deer Valley Resort®, ranked #1 Ski Resort in America multiple times offers not only the best in ski and resort services, but the best groomed and powder ski conditions unmatched by other ski resorts. Park City Mountain Resort® is where both locals and visitors go to get their best turns in during those perfect "blue-bird pow days". The Canyons® Resort is an adventures dream. With over 3,700 acres of varied terrain, The Canyons® can more than satisfy every type and level skier or snowboarder out there.

Summer Time Fun

Summers are the reason why many winter visitors became locals in the first place. With most days being sunny and temperatures averaging in the 80's Fahrenheit, people tend to find themselves not wanting the day to end. Park City enjoys over 300 miles of single track hiking, biking and multi-use trails in Park City alone without including other neighboring community trails.

Culture

Park City also offers intellectual and cultural pursuits. The community hosts colorful and eclectic festivals throughout the year, including the world-famous Sundance Film Festival, the Park City Kimball Arts Festival and the Fidelity Investments Park City Jazz Festival, just to name a few. In every season, the Park City Performing Arts Foundation offers celebrated live dance and musical performances, and every weekend the Park City Film Series screens a different independent film.

Resource Guide

Park City Chamber Of Commerce
For detailed information on outdoor recreation in Park City, visit www.parkcityinfo.com

Park City Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau
(800) 453-1360
(435) 649-6100
PO Box 1630
Park City, UT 84060

Kimball Junction Location
1862 Olympic Parkway
(435) 658-4541
Open Mon - Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Street Mall Location
333 Historc Main Street
(435) 615-9559
Open Mon - Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.