Utah Olympic ParkDescriptionVisitors of the Utah Olympic Park will see athlete training sessions, 70 mile-per-hour bobsled rides, zipline rides, Quicksilver alpine slide rides, as well as freestyle aerial and ski jumping shows on summer weekends. The complex also houses the Alf Engen Ski Museum and 2002 Eccles Olympic Winter Games Museum, both located at the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center.
The Alf Engen Ski Museum displays the rich history of skiing and the many contributions made in ski area development, athletic competition, snow safety, ski innovation and ski teaching techniques. A tour through the museum includes a 10-minute film that tells Utah's ski history.
The 2002 Eccles Olympic Museum is situated on the second floor of the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center. Exhibitions include equipment of athletes like Tristan Gale, Bode Miller, Derek Parra, Sara Hughes and many others used during the 2002 Olympics. Visitors can hold an Olympic torch and view displays from the Opening and Closing ceremonies.
Entrance FeeAdults: $8 Seniors: (65+) $6 Youth: (age 3-17): $6 Children 2 and under: free
Guided Tour: $2 Family Day Pass: $35 (includes admission to the park, museum and guided tour).
Operating HoursOpen daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Getting ThereFrom from I-80 take Exit 145 (Kimball Junction) onto Highway 224 going south toward Park City. At the second traffic light, take right turn onto Olympic Parkway on the west side of Highway 224. Go about one mile up the road to the entrance gatehouse, Olympic legacy plaza and visitor parking.
3000 Bear Hollow Drive P.O. Box 980337 Park City, UT 84098-0337
Phone: (435) 658-4200
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