
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.
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.
Woodward Park City is a freestyle-focused ski and snowboard area in Summit County, Utah, with 125 acres (51 hectares) and 10 runs. The vertical is small at 340 ft (104 m), from a 6,500 ft (1,981 m) base to a 6,840 ft (2,085 m) top. The split is 25% beginner, 35% intermediate, 35% advanced and 5% expert, but the challenge comes from features rather than steepness. This is a progression hill, not a place for long cruising runs, and it pairs the slopes with a large indoor training facility for year-round practice.
The Hot Laps chairlift and three surface lifts feed the terrain. Main Line is the signature top-to-bottom slopestyle course, with progressive jump lines scaled by skill level, and Red's Backyard, designed with Olympic gold medallist Red Gerard, offers features for a range of abilities. Start Park, served by a magic carpet, is the zone for beginners, and a 22-foot halfpipe adds to the mix alongside rails and jumps. Woodward Park City opened in December 2019. It suits park skiers and snowboarders, young riders learning tricks and families wanting a short, focused session rather than big mountain skiing, and anyone after vertical should look elsewhere.
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.
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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