Park City Mountain

About

Park City Mountain sits in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Range, combining world-class skiing with a charming historic downtown that's surprisingly accessible. Whether you're visiting for winter sports, summer hiking, or just soaking in mountain-town culture, Park City has worked to make its experiences available to everyone.

In winter, the resort partners with the National Ability Center, one of the country's premier adaptive sports organizations. They offer sit-skiing, mono-skiing, and guided experiences for visitors with a wide range of disabilities. Lessons are tailored to individual needs, and the instructors are among the best in adaptive recreation. It's not unusual to see sit-skiers carving turns right alongside everyone else on the mountain.

Summer opens up a different side of Park City. The Historic Rail Trail is a paved, multi-use path that runs from Park City north through scenic terrain, with asphalt sections suitable for wheelchairs and mobility devices. The town's parks and playgrounds have been updated with ADA-accessible ramps, platform swings, and sensory-friendly play areas, making them great stops for families.

Downtown Park City's Main Street is the social hub. It's steep, but a free wheelchair-accessible trolley runs the length of the street, so you can start at the top and ride back up after exploring. An elevator at 825 Main Street provides easy access to upper-level shops and restaurants. For storefronts with stairs at the front entrance, many offer ramped entries from Swede Alley behind the buildings.

Lodging options include The Lodge at Blue Sky and other properties with fully ADA-compliant rooms featuring roll-in showers, grab bars, and enough space for wheelchair maneuverability. Some properties offer every room as accessible, which is rare in mountain towns.

Park City sits about 30 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, making it one of the easiest major ski destinations to reach. The town's compact layout and public transit options help keep getting around straightforward. Whether you come for snow or sunshine, Park City delivers mountain experiences without unnecessary barriers.

Accessibility

Park City Mountain and the surrounding town offer several specific accessibility features. The free Main Street trolley is wheelchair-accessible and runs the length of the historic downtown, helping visitors manage the steep grade. An elevator at 825 Main Street provides access to upper-level businesses. Many shops with front-entry stairs have alternative ramped entrances from Swede Alley.

The Historic Rail Trail features paved asphalt sections suitable for wheelchairs and mobility devices, with a 0.5-mile section near Wanship and additional stretches running north from Park City. Local parks include ADA-accessible ramps, platform swings, and sensory-friendly play equipment.

For lodging, at least one property in Park City offers all 25 guest rooms as fully ADA-compliant, with bathrooms large enough for a wheelchair to enter and fully pivot. Standard accessible amenities include roll-in showers and grab bars.

The National Ability Center, based in Park City, provides adaptive skiing and recreation programs with trained instructors. They serve participants with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities.

Parking at the resort and in town includes designated accessible spaces. Contact Park City Mountain Resort directly for current details on accessible parking locations, lift loading assistance, and restroom accessibility at base and mid-mountain lodges. Utah State Parks recommends contacting specific venues before visiting for the most up-to-date information on accessible facilities and adaptive activity availability.

More accessible places in Utah

• Deer Valley Resort (Park City)
• Utah Olympic Park (Park City)
• Natural History Museum of Utah (Salt Lake City)
• Arches National Park (Moab)
• Bryce Canyon National Park (Bryce)
• Canyonlands National Park (Moab)