Park City

Park City is a town in Summit and Wasatch Counties in the state of Utah, located at an elevation of 7005 feet (2134 meters) in the Wasatch Mountains. The town spreads along several valleys and slopes, with the historic core around Main Street surrounded by residential neighborhoods and ski areas on the surrounding peaks.

The discovery of silver ore in 1869 transformed the area into a mining settlement that grew rapidly and counted several thousand residents by the end of the 19th century. After the decline of silver mining in the mid-20th century, the town evolved into a winter sports destination and later hosted events during the 2002 Winter Olympics.

The name Park City refers to the founding settlement near silver deposits in the Wasatch Range, though visitors now come primarily for winter sports and mountain trails. Locals use the historic Main Street as a gathering point, where shops, restaurants and galleries form the center of daily life.

The town is located about 32 miles (52 kilometers) east of Salt Lake City and is accessible by highway, though roads often carry snow during winter and require appropriate tires. Lodging, restaurants and shops cluster along Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods, while ski areas are accessible to the north and south of downtown.

The Ontario Mine reached a depth of over 1800 feet (550 meters) by the late 19th century and produced millions of dollars worth of silver before closing. Visitors can now see some of the old shaft openings and hoisting structures on the hills above town, though entry to the tunnels themselves is not permitted.

Location: Summit County

Location: Wasatch County

Inception: 1869

Elevation above the sea: 2,134 m

Shares border with: Morgan, Midway

Website: https://parkcity.org

GPS coordinates: 40.65944,-111.49972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:32