Many Park City visitors search for activities to participate in while they are not skiing. Visiting a National Park can provide a great alternative. Listed below are the great parks easily accessible to Park City's residents and visitors.

Deer Creek State Park
Along with picnic and camping capabilities, visitors to Deer Creek State Park can also participate in the many water sports available, such as windsurfing, sailing and swimming. The park also offers lodging facilities with a sauna, indoor pool and gymnasium for guests. If lounging and swimming aren't on your agenda, you can also undertake outdoor adventures such as hiking, hunting or horseback riding.

Echo Dam and Reservoir
This reservoir provides great fishing opportunities with an abundance of catfish, trout, bass and crappie. Visitors can also camp, boat, water ski and swim in the park areas.

Jordanelle State Park
With your choice between two recreational park areas, Jordanelle has much to offer visitors. Located near Wasatch Front, the park has many activities available the whole family might enjoy. From mountain biking to jet skiing, along with hiking to fishing, your family will not be bored on this vacation.

Rockport State Park
Rockport provides activities in all seasons so guests can visit year round. During the summer, sunbathe on the beach or go white water rafting. In the winter, there is plenty of ice fishing. The park offers up to 14 days of camping as well. The nearby Wasatch Mountains has many great places to explore too.

Utah Olympic Park
Built for and used during the 2002 Olympics, this park still has much of it grandeur from the prestigious event. Many Olympians still train in the park to ready themselves for the next set of games. Visitors can take guided tours or even participate in some of the training camps for beginners in luge, skeleton, freestyle and ski jumping.

Wasatch Mountain Park
This park is a hotspot for many locals in Park City, Heber City and Midway, as it is located in the middle of all three. It is open for summer and winter activities from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to fly-fishing and horseback riding. The park's lodging is also available for summer and winter, with a ranch-style building that includes kitchen facilities. Campgrounds are also available to summer guests.