"Open Space One of Park City 's best attributes is its devotion to preserving open space. The city, in partnership with Summit Land Conservancy, has saved over 6,000 acres from development, and local citizens have bonded $62 million toward the cause. The iconic "White Barn," a.k.a. McPolin Farm, is one such gem - the historic building is preserved for city events, and the surrounding 115 acres are open with mostly paved trails for biking, walking, and cross-country skiing."

"Halloween on Main Street Halloween is one of Park City 's favorite holidays, and everyone goes all-out for the occasion. Main Street is the center of the action, where the street is closed to cars from 3 to 5 p.m. and costumed kids of all ages trick-or-treat up and down the street at each merchant's door. It's a great way to see hundreds of cute little kids in costume, and you'll see just as many adults taking part in the fun as well. It all wraps up with the Howl-O-Ween parade (of costumed dogs) at 5 p.m. A perfect example of Park City's funky spirit, Halloween on Main is a must-do local event."

"Public Art Display Park City's Public Art Advisory Board has advocated for artistic installments all over town, from Main Street to the Rail Trail and more. Sculptures abound on streets, trails and roundabouts. Check out the Public Art Map on the City website for a guide to nearly two dozen installations, from decorated bus stop shelters to statues. There's also a collection of hand painted moose sculptures and pianos around town ... both independent fundraisers for local arts organizations."

"Idle-Free PC Park City embraces lots of environmental initiatives—an extensive recycling center, curbside recycling, low-emissions parking spaces, free town-wide holiday tree mulching, and more. We are officially an idle-free city; so please turn off the ignition when you park or wait."

"Ride the Bike Path All Through Town You can ride your bike (or walk, for that matter) from Main Street at one end of town all the way out to Kimball Junction about 7 miles down the road, safely off the street on the much-loved bike path—a combination of paved, wooden, or lightly graveled surfaces. Cruiser bikes or mountain bikes are both adequate for easy passage. Circumnavigate the entire town (about a 15-mile ride) and stop for lunch along the way. Check out the City's website for a walkability/rideability map."

"Play in a Park Park City has a half-dozen public parks, with playgrounds, playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, barbecue pavilions, volleyball courts, and more. Some of the parks have fenced-in doggie play areas, others have skateboard or bike parks. You can rent out pavilions for group events, whether you're a visitor or a local, so make some time to throw the Frisbee around, walk the dog, have a picnic, run the kids, or just lie in the grass."

"Historic Preservation Park City has more than 80 buildings on the National Historic Register and locals take pride in getting historic preservation grants to fix up the old miners' shacks left behind from the silver mining days in the late 1890s. The best way to see a bunch of them is to take a historic walking tour from the Park City Museum June through September. Or attend the annual Historic Home Tour in June. Or simply walk or drive around Historic Old Town and soak in the turn-of-the-century charm of colorful houses dotting our hillsides."

"Ride the Alpine Slide at Park City Mountain Resort Park City Mountain Resort was the first of Park City 's three ski areas to offer summer activities. Even though their selection of fun tickets includes mini golf, an alpine coaster, a zip line, and a climbing wall, the alpine slide is still a favorite. The scenic chairlift ride up through stands of aspen is delightful, as are the four 3,000-foot luge-like tracks on the way down. Good for all ages. You control the speed and go as fast or as slow as you like."

"The Free Public Bus System Park City’s free public bus system makes it so easy to get around town, you really don’t even need a rental car when you visit. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the website, but in general, buses run from about 7:30 am to midnight during high (winter) season. The buses run from Old Town Main Street’s Transit Center to all three ski resorts (Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and Canyons) and all the way out to Kimball Junction at the far end of town, with stops in every neighborhood in between. There are bike and ski racks for your equipment. The drivers tend to be longtime locals, too, so pick their brains about the happenings around town."

"Hit the Trails Park City has over 350 miles of free public trails, from the award-winning Mid-Mountain Trail (you can walk or ride it all the way from Deer Valley to Canyons at 8,000 feet elevation), to the paved bike path, to the reclaimed railroad tracks of the 26-mile Rail Trail. The town was recently named the first-ever Gold-Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Biking Association, meaning we have stellar quality and quantity of trails here. Bikers, hikers, and horseback riders are welcome. Grab a trail map at one of a dozen places around town (see a list on the Mountain Trails Foundation website), and hit the trail."

"Our Local Radio Station KPCW Radio (91.9 FM) started in grassroots style in 1980, and continues to be the beat(nik) of town to this day. The community "lost and found" is worth listening to just for the sheer entertainment value alone, but it has also re-united scads of visitors and locals alike with their belongings. About five hours a day of local and NPR news is mixed with classic music you thought you'd never hear again, spun by all volunteer DJs from all walks of life in town. If you want to know what's happening when, the daily ski report from the resorts, traffic conditions and local news and gossip; this is the place. It's a must for visitors to be "in the know." Plus, the studio itself sits atop the liquor store on Swede Alley (just behind Historic Main Street); a very fitting pairing. Make sure to wave at the DJ in the big glass window on your way out from purchasing your libations. They love it."