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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Blog ยป TRAVEL BLISS: Family Adventure in Utah Olympic Park

    Published: October 25, 2016 / Updated: May 28, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    TRAVEL BLISS: Family Adventure in Utah Olympic Park

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    Utah Olympic Park offers families and adventurers of all ages opportunities to watch Olympic athletes train AND take part in adventures themselves!

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    On the last day of our Mother-Son Park City, Utah adventure, we spent the morning at the Utah Olympic Park.

    We crammed SO much into our short time in Park City: we hiked the Silver Lake Trail up Bald Mountain; adventured at Park City Mountain Resort; had a relaxing stay at The Chateaux; explored downtown Park City; and enjoyed amazing meals at Silver Star Cafe, Brass Tag, Royal Street Cafe, and Tupelo restaurants. My son and I were both pretty tired by the time we reached the Utah Olympic Park, so we were happy to take this time to explore the park and watch the athletes train.

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    The Utah Olympic Park was built for the 2002 US Winter Olympics, and now is an official Olympic Training Site.

    The photos seen here are of mostly summer activities, and winter activities are now in full swing (as of October 25th). That said, you can still get a good idea of the scope of the park and its facilities through these photos from our trip.

    Freestyle Pool

    During the summer months, winter athletes come here to train using Utah Olympic Park's Freestyle Pool. This allows them to practice their jumps with less chance of injury, since they jump into a low impact pool instead of constantly hitting the hard snow each time. Plus: there's no snow in the summer, so it's a great spot to train off-season!

    My son and I really enjoyed watching the different techniques of each athlete while they trained. There are viewing areas all around the freestyle pool, and we saw many folks enjoying snacks or a light lunch while watching the athletes train.

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com
    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    These athletes are AMAZING!

    From there, we walked down to the Ski Jump area.

    Ski Jump

    We took the ski lift up the mountain to the top, where the longer of the two sets of ziplines launches. It's also where the athletes start their ski jumps.

    Here's a look at the top of the jump area:

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    Yes, it's high up and steep. However, the view is absolutely incredible from the top.

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    We spent about 30 minutes here, watching the athletes wait for their turn, prep, then do their thing. What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.comWhat to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    Just like the Freestyle Pool, watching the athletes train on one of Utah Olympic Park's three ski jump areas was awe-inspiring.

    If you don't want to climb up to the top, there are plenty of stadium seats down on the flat ground where the athletes finish their runs.

    Ziplining

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    I had planned to zipline while were were here, but unfortunately we ran out of time. Everyone we saw flying down the mountain looked like they were having a blast, though!

    There are two sets of tandem ziplines at the Utah Olympic Park. The highest point at the top of the longest ski lift started above where the ski jumpers began their runs. You zip down from the top of the mountain, over their heads and down to the base of the park.

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    What a cool experience!

    On the other side of the ski jumps, a shorter tandem zipline starts almost at mid-mountain and goes over the adventure course. The smaller tandem zipline was definitely utilized more by families with little kids.

    Kids' Discovery Zone

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    If you're looking for fun but not extreme fun, try the activities in the Discovery Zone. You can climb and do small ziplines on the adventure course next to the ski jump area.

    The Discover Zone also houses a rock climbing wall perfect for kids of all ages, but especially the younger ones.

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    Museums & Exhibits

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    There are two museums within the park: the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. These are great for families that have history buffs and/or budding athletes, and they don't take much time to go through. There's also a gift shop inside the main winter sports center where you buy your tickets and passes for activities.

    Winter Activities

    Now that it's the winter season, the most daring adults and kids ages 16 and older can try the Comet bobsled ride at Utah Olympic Park. For $175, with a seasoned bobsled pilot, you can experience the official 2002 Olympic Sliding Track and reach speeds over 60 mph and notable g-forces.

    Visit Utah Olympic Park

    What to Do in Park City, Utah: Olympic Training, Zipline, Extreme Sports & more at Utah Olympic Park, on http://www.UrbanBlissLife.com

    The park offers MANY different day rates, camps, family passes, and more; I suggest visiting their website for the latest. The GOLD pass is what we had, and it gets you into any activity for the day. If you have adventurous fellow travelers who don't want to miss any of the fun to be had at Utah Olympic Park, I definitely suggest the GOLD pass.

    3419 Olympic Parkway
    Park City, Utah 84098

    HOURS:
    Venue + Museums: Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm
    Activities: Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm
    Visit the Utah Olympic Park website
    Which activity do you think you would most like to try here: ziplining, extreme tubing, bob sledding, the family adventure course, or...? 

    More Park City Utah Travel Bliss

    Where to Eat in Park City: Silver Star Cafe
    Where to Eat in Park City: Tupelo restaurant
    What to Do in Park City: Hike the Silver Lake Trail
    What to Do in Park City: Park City Mountain Resort
    Where to Stay in Park City: The Chateaux
    Many thanks to Visit Park City and the Utah Olympic Park for the complimentary passes for me and my son. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. For more Park City, Utah Travel Bliss, visit my Travel Bliss: Utah page.
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      1. Geoff says

        October 29, 2016 at 1:04 am

        Duuuuude, that park is LEGIT! (I wanna go down the giant water slide. I don't care if its for Olympians; I wanna!)

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      2. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

        October 26, 2016 at 6:23 pm

        I go to Utah at least once a year, but I have yet to get to Park City, or the Olympic Park! I've always wanted to try bobsledding - it looks like so much fun.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 27, 2016 at 10:42 am

          Park City is such a great place!! I love it there! And you are braver than I in wanting to try bobsledding. :)

      3. Rachel Ritlop says

        October 26, 2016 at 8:48 am

        HOW COOL!! I was just in Utah a few months ago but didn't have the chance to go to Olympic Park! I want to visit so badly! Thanks for sharing this!

        Rachel |The Confused Millennial

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      4. Jenni says

        October 26, 2016 at 1:06 am

        This is beyond cool! I always wondered what happens to these parks after the Olympics was over,,. Turning it into a training location and tourist attraction is SO smart. My son would love it!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 27, 2016 at 10:43 am

          They've definitely made great use of the space. Thanks, Jenni!

      5. Heather Denniston says

        October 25, 2016 at 11:03 pm

        This looks super fun! I was there recently but we did not see any of this. TOO BUSY SKIIN'!!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 27, 2016 at 10:49 am

          Ahh yes, the skiing is amazing in Park City. I've only been during the summer months and we love going then, too! :)

      6. Amanda @bephoenixfit says

        October 25, 2016 at 9:50 pm

        That looks like so much fun! I didn't even know that place existed.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 27, 2016 at 10:54 am

          It's a blast! Hope you get to visit someday, Amanda :)

      7. Sarah Jean says

        October 25, 2016 at 4:57 pm

        I love how the park is still being used! I hate those photos of olympics hosts across the world that have let their facilities just rot.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 27, 2016 at 11:15 am

          I agree, I'm so glad they are making great use of it!

      8. Create/Enjoy says

        October 25, 2016 at 4:29 pm

        That looks fun but also terrifying!!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 27, 2016 at 11:23 am

          Haha :) I think that describes how I feel about bobsledding: fun but terrifying! ;)

      9. Catherine says

        October 25, 2016 at 3:04 pm

        I've always wondered how those freestyle ski jumpers train and figure our their tricks. Now I know! That looks so fun - and terrifying, haha.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 27, 2016 at 11:31 am

          It was definitely much more steep than I had imagined. I am in awe of how they do this all the time! Thanks, Catherine :)

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