Park City, Utah Summer Outdoor Recreation
It is well known, that in Park City most residents came for the Winters, but stayed for the Summers!
If you are considering buying real estate in Park City or Deer Valley, you should know just how much fun the Summertime can be here. Our pristine Park City mountain weather gives us plenty of snow of course in the Winter, but also perfct temperatures and exciting mountain terrain to explore in the Summer. We spend a lot of time hiking, biking, running, boating, fishing, golfing, and just plain relaxing. Really, we cannot say it enough, the summer weather here is IDEAL! And there is just so many outdoor recreation choices. The tough part is some days you will not be able to decide what to do.
When you are searching for homes or condos in Park City, a big part of your search process should involve thinking about what outdoor activities you enjoy most, and then filter in the best real estate choices to fuel those desires. The Park City real estate market gets a good deal of health from the fact that we have so many people who want to live here and visit here. Our great summer recreation choices are a big part of what makes Park City real estate such a great investment. You can find great buys and great deals on real estate all over the country. The difference here, is that property in Park City and Deer Valley is so sought after because of our easy location, great weather, and so many fun things to do. There really is no better place to own real estate!
Golfing in the mountains... FOUR!
Park City's Golf courses are famous for their scenery, conditions, and variety. In every corner of the state, golf retreats offer spectacular surroundings at affordable prices. And because of Park City's climatic mix, it's possible to find perfect golf weather somewhere in the state at almost every time of year. The cool alpine greens of courses near Park City provide a perfect summer escape.
Park City Municipal Golf Course
Municipal golf course, open to the public. Call for reservations and tee times.
Phone: 435-615-5800 | 435-521-2135
www.parkcity.org
Hike and Bike Pristine Mountain Trails
Tune up your bikes and lace up your hiking boots! As the winter snow melts into summer, the Park City area comes alive with endless choices of mountain excursions for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding mountains and hills of Park City offer more than 335 miles of public trails for hiking and biking purposes. From scenic strolls to adrenaline-raising terrain, Park City is a great destination for any hiker or biker.
For great recommendations on where to hike or bike in town, please feel free to give us a call. We both hike and bike quite frequently and can make a great recommendation based on your interests and skill level of your group! Call Sean at 435-901-2158. We love this stuff and would be very happy to help direct you on where to go.
Mountain Trails Foundation
Mountain Trails Foundation is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of trail access for all non-motorized users. Contact us for maps and membership information.
Phone: 435-649-6839
www.mountaintrails.org
Deer Valley Mountain Bike School
Offering an exceptional line of high-quality, full-suspension mountain bikes for rent.
Phone: 435-645-6648 | 800-424-DEER (3337)
www.deervalley.com
Blue-Ribbon Fly Fishing
Utah's excellent fly fishing streams and rivers have only recently begun to receive the notice they deserve. Some of the best include: the Sevier River near Marysvale, Seven-Mile Creek near Fish Lake, the Provo, Weber, Logan, and Green Rivers, Corn Creek near Kanosh, Strawberry Reservoir and the Strawberry River east of Heber, Huntington Creek southwest of Price, and the hundreds of streams in the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Utah fly fishing anglers seeking "the big one" will be thrilled with the variety of big fish. A Utah fly fishing trip can be organized any time of year with the help of knowledgeable guides who are ready to teach the secrets of the wily Utah fish.
Trout Bum 2, LLC
Open 7 days/week. Full-service, year-round source for fly fishing guides, rentals, demos and equipment. Group trips available.
Phone: 435-658-1166 | 877-878-2862
www.troutbum2.com
Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park was a competition venue for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games for Nordic jumping and the sliding sports of bobsleigh, luge and skeleton. The nearly 400-acre Park features a mixture of sporting facilities and visitor areas for an incredible Olympic experience.
Public Bobsled Rides: Go up to 80 miles per hour, experience 4 G’s of force and equivalent of a 40-story drop in less than a minute on a four person public passenger bobsled ride. An experienced driver takes three passengers on a thrilling ride down the entire length of the Olympic bobsled track.
Quicksilver Alpine Slide: Take a ride on our brand new Quicksilver Alpine Slide. Use a toboggan-like sled to zoom down a state-of-the-art stainless steel track. See what it feels like to be a luge, skeleton or bobsleigh athlete as you race through the trees on this new sports slide for the public.
Ziplines Send Riders Down Ski Hill On Cable: Go down the Xtreme Zip at 50 miles per hour along the ski jump hill. Experience the sensation of ski jumping as you slide down a cable in a harness to the base of the ski jumps.
Utah Olympic Park
Phone: 435-658-4200
3000 Bear Hollow Drive
P.O. Box 980337 - Park City, UT 84098-0337
www.olyparks.com
Hot Air Ballooning
If you really want to see Park City, try it from a few thousands feet up. Rise to the elevation of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, and ride gently above it all. A hot air balloon ride will take your breath away.
Morning Star Balloons
If you delight in stepping out of your day-to-day existence, if you enjoy feeling at one with nature, then please join us and experience hot air ballooning for yourself.
Phone: 435-608-RIDE (7433)
877-685-8555
www.morningstarballoons.com
Horseback Riding Old West Style
Discover the Wasatch mountains . . . all by horseback! Utah offers much opportunity to explore its many vistas in the old West tradition. When you come to Park City, it's time to leave your cares—and your car—behind and experience the mountains like the miners who founded the city: on horseback. Ride up the mountains and down into the valleys, through the aspen trees and lush underbrush. Can you think of a better way to explore the Rockies?
Park City/Deer Valley Stables - Rocky Mountain Recreation
Phone: 435-645-7256 | 800-303-7256
www.rockymtnrec.com
Carve it up at the Skatepark
When the snow has melted and the boarders have gone into hibernation, there are still a lot of tricks being thrown in Park City. Our Skateboard Park is just the place for boarders to get their summer fill. Park City's new skateboard park is located in City Park. The hours of operation run everyday from 9:00 a.m. until dusk. It is the largest outdoor, cement facility in the state of Utah. Park City Recreation is offering several skateboarding clinics during the summer. For both youth under 12 & adults. Call Ken Fisher at 615-5411 or register at the Park City Racquet Club.
Upcoming and Ongoing Summer Events:
June
Pedalfest at Deer Valley Resort
The Intermountain Cup Series hosted at Deer Valley Resort.
www.intermountaincup.com
Wednesdays, 6pm – Starting Mid-June
FREE Deer Valley Concert Series
at the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. The Community Concert Series presented by Mountain Town Stages will feature a mix of local and visiting artists of varying musical ability. Blankets and refreshments are recommended to fully enjoy the FREE Wednesday afternoon events.
www.deervalley.com/events-calendar.html
Wednesdays, Noon - 7pm
Park City Farmers' Market
Located at The Canyons Cabriolet parking lot.
www.parkcityfarmersmarket.com
Sundays, 10am - 5pm
Park Silly Sunday Market
The Park Silly Sunday Market is an eco friendly, open-air market and street festival on Park City's historic Main Street. It is a treasure box that features unique and eclectic-local and regional arts and crafts, music and performance art, antiques, imports and one-of-a-kind finds, delicious gourmet foods, and farmers market fruits and vegetables. It is as unique as it's town is.
www.parksillysundaymarket.com
Saturdays, 1pm
The Flying Ace All-Stars Saturday Freestyle Shows
High-flying action as Olympians and national team athletes put on a 25 minute freestyle aerial show for spectators every Saturday during the summer. This choreographed show with music will leave you breathless as skiers and snowboarders will soar up to 60 feet in the air and perform acrobatic feats before landing in our 750,000 gallon splash pool. This is a great activity for the whole family. Showtime is at 1:00pm.
www.olyparks.com/uop/shows.asp
As always, call us for ideas and recommendations of what to do while visiting here in Park City. We love it here and would be happy to share our experiences and knowledge with you! We LIVE in Park City, we WORK in Park City, we PLAY in Park City. We really are living the Park City Dream!
Need more help? If you are interested in either Selling or Buying a property in Park City, Deer Valley or the Canyons real estate communities, please contact LOCAL Park City Realtors Heather Peterson and Sean Matyja at Summit Sotheby's International Realty for a free consultation. Call Now at 435.640.2573 or 435.901.2158