Park City with Kids in Winter: Family-Friendly Things to Do
You don’t have to be a family of hardcore skiers to plan a winter trip to Park City. Yes, skiing and snowboarding are a huge part of the draw, but there’s plenty to do off the slopes too, especially when you’re traveling with young kids.
I’ve visited Park City twice during winter, first on a quick couples trip before kids and later for a longer trip with our then 2- and 4-year-olds and a group of friends. Unsurprisingly, those 2 trips looked pretty different. Together, though, they gave me a good feel for how Park City can work for both a classic ski weekend and a family winter vacation.
Beyond skiing and snowboarding, you can go tubing, explore Utah Olympic Park, wander historic Main Street, try other snow activities, or simply find a warm pool and hot tub and enjoy being surrounded by the snowy Wasatch Mountains.
Traveling with a baby? I’ve also shared some of my favorite non-ski activities to do with a baby on a ski trip, based on our first ski trip with our 13-month-old. We were in Breckenridge for that trip, but many of the ideas work just as well for a Park City winter vacation.
This isn’t meant to be an exhaustive Park City travel guide. Instead, I’ve pulled together the places we enjoyed, activities worth considering, restaurants, and practical tips to help you start planning a family-friendly winter trip to Park City, Utah.
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Our trip details
- Length of stay: 2 nights / 4 nights
- Accommodation: Park City Peaks Hotel / Apex Residences Park City
- Type of trip: couples trip, pre-kids, weekend getaway / family travel with kids (2 years old & 4 years old) and friends
- Month visited: March / February
- How we got in/out: fly in, fly out
- How we got around: rental car
Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas for Park City, Utah in Winter
- Park City Mountain Resort – for skiing or snowboarding
- Deer Valley Resort – for skiing (snowboarding not allowed here)
- Swim and relax in a hot tub – pick accommodations with a hot tub and/or pool, it’s a great way to relax after a day out in the cold
- Ice Castles – [unfortunately the Utah location is currently on pause, hopefully it will return in the future] incredible castle sculpted from thousands of icicles with slides and more, buy tickets in advance, about a 30-minute drive from Park City
- Woodward Park City – indoor and outdoor adventure sports complex with tubing
- Utah Olympic Park – location of the 2002 Winter Olympics, try bobsledding, tubing or snowmobiling (mini snowmobiles for 4-12 year olds)
- Snowshoeing – admire your beautiful snowy surroundings on a winter walk, Wasatch Adventure Guides and Utah Outdoor Adventures provide both rentals (with sleds for littles) and tours
- Dogsledding – take in the scenic mountain landscape on a sled pulled by pups with Wasatch Adventure Guides
- Snowmobiling – discover Red Pine Adventures winter wonderland on 1,000 acres
- Alpine Coaster – ride a toboggan-style car on a mountain coaster
- Explore Main Street – wander around, shop and eat in Park City’s historic downtown area
- Egyptian Theatre – don’t miss this theater, used for Sundance
- Heber Valley Railroad – historic railroad with scenic train rides, about a 20-minute drive from Park City
- Outlets Park City – outdoor outlet shopping
- Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum – expansive hands-on children’s museum with a variety of interactive exhibits for all different ages, in Salt Lake City
- Temple Square – home of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the largest LDS temple, in Salt Lake City
- Utah State Capitol Building – home of governmental business in Utah, some tours available, in Salt Lake City
- Silver Sands Beach – check out views of the Great Salt Lake
Food Ideas for Park City, Utah
- Vessel Kitchen – quick service, build your own plates, healthy creative food
- Bangkok Thai on Main – upscale Thai restaurant
- Prime Steak House – elegant classic steakhouse
- Reef’s Restaurant – Mediterranean & Middle Eastern cuisine
- Twisted Fern – creative menu that rotates with seasonally fresh ingredients
- Five5eeds – modern breakfast and lunch
- Billy Blanco’s – Mexican American food with motorcycle and race car decor
- 350 Main – upscale, contemporary American cuisine
- Red Iguana – authentic family-run Mexican restaurant, often a long line, in Salt Lake City
Top Tips for Park City, Utah
- If you don’t want to drive, there are shuttle services from the airport to Park City. And the bus in Park City is free.
- If you want to eat in your hotel or house, there are plenty of grocery stores (Whole Foods, Smith’s, The Market, Fresh Market, and some grocery delivery services (Park City Grocery Express, Grocery Girls) too.
- Check the mountain resort and city event calendars for more fun depending on your trip dates.
- Make sure to spend a little time in Salt Lake City too!
Is Park City Worth Visiting with Kids in Winter?
Park City makes an easy winter getaway with kids, whether your family plans to ski every day or barely ski at all. Between the mountain resorts, tubing, Utah Olympic Park, Main Street, snow activities, restaurants, pools and hot tubs, there’s plenty to build a trip around for different ages and interests.
Our family trip with a 2- and 4-year-old looked very different from our earlier couples ski weekend, but both worked. That flexibility is one of the things I like about Park City. You can make it an active ski trip, a slower snowy mountain getaway, or a little of both.
If you’re bringing a baby or toddler who isn’t ready for the slopes, read my non-ski activities to do with a baby on a ski trip for more ideas that translate well to Park City.
And if all those coats, snow pants, gloves, and boots already have you wondering how you’re going to fit everything in your luggage, head over to my family travel packing guide next.
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