Utah, Usa
Woodward Park City
125 acres, 66,000 sq ft indoor facility, terrain parks, Utah's only 22-foot halfpipe. 35 mins from Salt Lake City.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
22 Nov 2025
Closes
4 Apr 2026
Days open
133
Annual snow
13ft
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Woodward Park City operates across 125 acres in Summit County with a vertical drop of 104 metres from a 1,981-metre base to a 2,085-metre summit. The facility opened in December 2019 as Utah's first integrated action sports destination, combining 10 ski runs with a 66,000-square-foot indoor training hub. Annual snowfall averages 3.81 metres at the resort's elevation just below Parley's Summit. The 2025-26 season runs from 22 November through 4 April.
Terrain divides into 25 per cent beginner, 35 per cent intermediate, 35 per cent advanced, and 5 per cent expert across 60 skiable acres. Main Line delivers the signature top-to-bottom slopestyle course with progressive jump lines scaled by skill level. Red's Backyard offers small and medium jib features for developing rail skills. The Start Park uses gentle contours and banked turns specifically designed for first-timers learning proper technique and control.
The mountain experience centres on progression rather than vertical skiing, with lift-accessed terrain parks running under lights until 7 p.m. most days. The 22-foot halfpipe stands as Utah's only superpipe of that size. Crowds remain manageable compared to neighbouring Park City Mountain and Deer Valley resorts. Two on-mountain dining options include The Grind Cafe for sit-down meals and The Hive Cafeteria for quick service.
Woodward Park City operates independently without multi-resort pass affiliations, offering day tickets from $59 to $119 and an all-access monthly membership at $199. The resort attracts progression-focused skiers and snowboarders who value park features over mileage. The 1,200-foot tubing lanes rank as Utah's longest. The facility serves as official training centre for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team and hosts events including Party in the Peace Park each February and the Uninvited Invitational women's snowboarding competition in April.
341ft
Vertical
10
Runs
125 acres
Skiable
13ft
Annual snow
The Terrain
10 runs across 125 acres skiable
Woodward Park City spreads 10 runs across 125 acres skiable of terrain. It leans intermediate at 35%, with 3 beginner runs to find your feet and 5 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
10
runs
10 runs across 4 grades
Beginner3 runs · 25%
Intermediate4 runs · 35%
Advanced4 runs · 35%
Expert1 run · 5%
Time it right
When to visit Woodward Park City
The 2025-26 winter season opened 22 November 2025 and runs through 4 April 2026, providing a 133-day operating window. Woodward typically opens earlier than traditional ski resorts due to aggressive snowmaking across the compact terrain. The resort operates 365 days annually with summer mountain biking replacing winter skiing. Night skiing extends operating hours until 7 p.m. on most winter days with illuminated terrain parks and groomed runs.
Snowfall averages 3.81 metres annually at the resort's 1,981 to 2,085-metre elevation band near Parley's Summit. The 2025-26 season recorded 155 centimetres total through mid-May with a 94-centimetre base depth. Snowmaking coverage blankets the entire ski area, ensuring reliable conditions despite the relatively modest natural accumulation compared to higher Wasatch resorts. The east-facing aspect receives morning sun, softening snow early whilst maintaining coverage through spring.
December through February delivers peak powder conditions with coldest temperatures and most consistent natural snowfall. January averages the deepest base depths. March and April offer spring skiing with longer daylight hours and softer snow, though the season typically closes by early April. Weekdays see lighter crowds than weekends. The resort attracts local Park City and Salt Lake City residents for after-work sessions under lights.
Party in the Peace Park on 6 February showcases freestyle progression at Danny Davis's signature terrain park with cash prizes for creative tricks. The Uninvited Invitational women's snowboarding event runs 9-12 April with a $60,000 prize purse and competitors from 16 countries. Weekend camps and three-day clinics operate throughout winter. Summer operations transition in May with lift-served mountain biking continuing through October. The indoor hub never closes, offering year-round trampoline and skatepark access.
Season 2025 - 2026
22 Nov 2025
Opens
4 Apr 2026
Closes
133
Days open
13 ft
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Woodward Park City, and where to stay
Woodward Park City sits in Summit County's Snyderville Basin at 2,170 metres elevation along Interstate 80 near Parley's Summit, the highest point on I-80 in Utah. The resort occupies a hillside two miles east of the Parley's Summit pass between Salt Lake Valley and Park City. Jeremy Ranch neighbourhood lies immediately west via Kilby Road, which provides the sole vehicle access from Quarry Village. The Wasatch Mountains rise to the south whilst the property overlooks I-80's eastbound descent into Park City's basin.
Park City's historic Main Street sits 17 miles and 20 minutes southeast. Salt Lake City centre lies 25 miles west with a 35-40 minute drive under normal conditions. The larger Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley Resort operate within 10 miles. Utah Olympic Park stands five minutes east. Kimball Junction shopping district at the I-80 and Highway 224 interchange provides nearest services including restaurants, petrol stations, and grocery stores within five minutes.
Interstate 80 provides the only practical road access, with Exit 140 at Parley's Summit leading directly to Kilby Road and the resort entrance. The highway climbs 2,400 feet from Salt Lake Valley through Parley's Canyon, a steep grade requiring caution during winter storms. Summit County operates High Valley Transit Route 101 with buses every 30 minutes from Ecker Hill Park & Ride, reaching Woodward in six minutes. Ample parking including electric vehicle charging stations accommodates drive-up visitors.
Salt Lake City International Airport lies 43 kilometres west with typical transfer times of 35-45 minutes in summer, extending to 90 minutes during winter snowstorms. The airport serves as one of North America's closest major hubs to skiing. No direct rail service reaches Park City, though Utah Transit Authority buses connect to the regional network. Private shuttle services, taxis, and rideshare apps operate airport transfers. The resort's location between downtown Salt Lake City and Park City proper makes it accessible for both local residents and destination visitors.
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
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Nassfeld Invests €13 Million in New 6-Seater Chairlift for 2026/27 Season
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17 Aug 2026
Stelvio Glacier Suspends Summer Skiing, Leaving Continental Europe Without a Lift-Served Slope
Italy's Stelvio Glacier has pulled the plug on summer skiing from August 15. It was the last lift-served ski option left standing in continental Europe, and now there's none. Operator SIFAS pointed to persistent heat, storms, and a snowpack that simply wasn't refreezing overnight anymore. The cable car keeps running. Whether skiing comes back later this summer depends on the weather turning - and right now, nobody's promising anything.
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Maverick Mountain's Only Chairlift Destroyed as Sand Creek Fire Tears Through Montana Ski Area
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15 Aug 2026
Fairmont Niseko: New Luxury Resort Revives Stalled La Plume Site for Early 2028 Opening
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12 Aug 2026
Saas-Fee Closes Its Glacier to Summer Skiing as Heat Wave Drags On
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Trail map & terrain
Terrain split
10
runs
Beginner25%
Intermediate35%
Advanced35%
Expert5%
125 acres skiable51 hectares
Resort Stats
Elevation
Base6,499ft
Summit6,841ft
Annual snowfall
13ft
Season
2025 - 2026
22 Nov 2025 - 4 Apr 2026
Trail coverage
10 runs
125 acres (51 ha)
About Woodward Park City's trail map
Explore Woodward Park City's full trail map with 10 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗
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