Family Ski Resort Guide | Woodward Park City

Utah’s old Gorgoza Park, a fabled snow tubing paradise, underwent quite a transformation in the spring of 2018. By December of 2019 the sparkling new Woodward Park City debuted in Summit County. In true Woodward fashion, the tubing lanes had been supercharged in length and the campus expanded to fullfill the hopes, desires and dreams of any and all gravity enthusiasts. With its jumps, bumps, foam pits, halfpipes, rails and ramps Woodward isn't like any other resort in Utah! You can learn about Woodward's origin as a prestigious gymnastics and gravity sport camp here. 




Open daily, 365 days per year, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. the Woodward campus includes an indoor facility, the hot laps chairlift and the tubing lanes. In fact, tubing at Woodward encompass seven lanes of Utah’s longest groomed lanes! The Hot Laps chairlift and three surface lifts allow skiers and snowboarders to quickly morph into freestyle addicts with access to pipes, rails, jumps and a designated zone for beginners. As if that's not enough, Woodward also boasts a 66,000-square-foot indoor Action Sports Hub where guests can practice countless maneuvers and foundational athletic skills. Woodward's philosophy of progression helps kids and adults practice moves and skills in a controlled environment before taking them outdoors to build on their fundamentals. 

With laser focus on encouraging safe and responsible progression in action sports, Woodward opens a new chapter and endless possibilities for athletes young and old in Utah. From beginner to expert, there will always be room to grow and learn at Woodward. With a multitude of options and ways to play, Woodward offers drop-in sessions, all-access passes, monthly memberships, day sessions, lift tickets, lessons, summer day camps, lift-serviced biking in the summer and special events.

Memberships to Woodward offer the best pricing and value for families and can be mixed and matched for tubing, sessions in the indoor Action Sports Hub or the Mountain Park. Discounts on camps, programming, lessons and community events are also offered with memberships. Visit Woodward’s website for complete and current info on pricing and packages. 

Woodward Park City is located along Interstate-80 near Parley’s Summit between Salt Lake City and Park City. Approximate driving times (in favorable driving conditions) and distances are listed below:
Park City: 17 miles – 20 minutes

Salt Lake City: 23 miles – 30 minutes

Provo: 58 miles – 1 hour
Ogden: 60 miles – 1 hour 
Logan: 103 miles – 1 hour, 40 minutes

St. George: 260 miles – 3 hours, 30 minutes

In a 5th Grader’s Words:
“This. Is. Gonna. Be. Awesome!!!!”- Theo, Age 11

TERRAIN & MOUNTAIN STATS 

Skiable Acres: 80 Acres

Vertical Drop: 380 Feet

Terrain: A network of progressive terrain zones including a base area learning zone, freestyle zone, halfpipe, park jumps, and tubing park

Chairlifts: 1 Chairlift and 3 Surface Lifts

Night Skiing: Yes, until 8:00 PM

Action Sports Hub: 66,000-square-foot indoor facility with concrete park, bike pump track, mini ramps, parkour zone, spring floor, Olympic trampolines, foam pits, and digital media lab.

Available Activities: skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX biking, freeride mountain biking, cheerleading, parkour, scootering, digital media training, tubing, trampoline and tumbling.
Deals for Kids: Consider a Woodward membership for unlimited access and the best pricing on classes and clinics.

It’s difficult to distill what Woodward provides in just a paragraph or two. You have to visit the site to really understand that there are no limits on adventure here. The indoor and outdoor facilities on the campus basically encompass the ideal playground for adrenaline junkies young or old. Note that adults are totally welcome too! 

Woodward Park City seamlessly creates a path to progression with their diverse menu of available activities (see above). Guests can first explore the indoor Action Sports Hub to hone basic fundamentals such as balance, air awareness, strength, and agility. The architecture of the complex harbors distinct action sport habitats where skills can be practiced and perfected independently, in small groups, clinics, or workshops. Mini ramps, spring floors, Olympic trampolines and foam pits all encourage responsible progression where athletes can push their boundaries safely.

Outdoors, otherwise known as the Mountain Park, the terrain has been thoughtfully constructed to help athletes smoothly translate the skills they’ve learned indoors to a snowy setting. For example, the Start Park is where first-timers begin their Woodward adventure. The terrain has been manipulated to feature slight contours and banked turns to teach proper technique and control. The carefully designed terrain is like nothing else in Utah and provides a seamless introduction to the sport, making learning both comfortable and fun for all ages. When a student or guest is ready, they can step it up a notch. Just gaze up the hill at the looming halfpipe and you’ll begin to understand what is possible at Woodward. 

Pro Tip: Note that in the summer, the perfectly groomed slopes melt into a freeride mountain biking utopia, so be sure to visit Woodward in the summer months too! 

SUMMER AT WOODWARD

The fun doesn't quit at Woodward when the snow disappears. The the finely-sculpted slopes at Woodward melt to reveal a compact yet fun network of progressive trails for mountain bikes and BMX riders. Woodward's trails were built by the prestigious Alpine Bike Parks group and they link into the Park City trail network. Start with the pump track and build up to the bigger dirt jumps, tabletops and features on the black and blue flow trails. The bike trails are also served by the Hot Laps chairlift.

The snow banks also melt to reveal 2 outdoor concrete skate parks designed by California Skateparks. Cross the bridge from the Action Sports Hub to discover the W Plaza the only skate park in Utah on a mountain featuring a Euro gap, bumps, rails and steps. The Central Plaza is just south of the Hub and contains every type of feature a skater could dream to ride. 

The town of Park City subsidizes a fare free transit system servicing Park City and Summit County. The Pink Line will include a bus stop at the Woodward facility. Click here for more information and route details. The UTA bus 

Woodward has an ample parking lot equipped with priority parking and EV chargers for electric vehicles.

Not exactly your average ski lodge, but an amazing place nonetheless, the Action Sports Hub serves as the heart of Woodward Park City. This massive complex is open 365 days per year and feels a little bit like a kid’s fantasy land. With enough activities and programming to keep kids busy, Woodward provides kids (and adults) with the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive environment. 

Note that Woodward Park City will implement health mandates and/or masking recommendations as established by Summit County and any state or local mandates.

The Action Sports Hub offers 2-hour sessions, day rates, and monthly memberships. The facility contains the following: 

• Concrete Park – A 10,000-square-foot concrete park for skaters, BMX bikes and scooters 

• Pump Track – An indoor flow track integrated with rollers, rails, and features for scooters, BMX bikes and skateboards

• Acro Zone – For tumbling and acrobatics, this area features a spring floor, air track, tumble track, rod floor and more

• Parkour Zone – Practice stunt tricks and flow on this dynamic indoor course to prepare for Parkour in urban settings

• Trampoline Zone – Gain air awareness and practice aerial tricks on seven Olympic-quality, super bouncy trampolines

• Mini Mega – This zone features a foam pit, booters, and a launching pad to practice aerial tricks

• Mini Ramps – A set of rails and mini jumps with airbag landing zones alongside a mini ramp

• Digital Media Lab - Study the fast-moving industry of digital media, digital marketing, and video editing in this state-of-the-art digital lab

Woodward Park City boasts professional coaches and you may recognize a big name or two among their staff. Located close to the Utah Olympic Park and Park City, there’s ample talent in these star-studded hills to service the local community. Lessons at Woodward begin indoors and then move out onto the snow, offering an innovative way to introduce newbies to snow sports.
There are a plethora of options for training, camps, clinics and lessons at Woodward. Kids 4 and up can be booked into a Group Lesson and Private Lessons are available for all ages. 

Thanks to its progressive terrain, enthusiastic staff and focus on fundamentals, Woodward is a simply fantastic place to introduce children to gravity sports in a supportive and positive environment. 

For ages 7 and up, Woodward offers multi-week programming for all ability levels and ages. These cutting-edge offerings are specifically designed for those who want to see consistent progression. Classes are available on a rotating basis throughout the year, depending on the season, and members will earn a discount to enroll. Visit Woodward's website for current programming. Summer training includes mountain biking, cheerleading, skateboard, BMX, scooter, parkour and multi-sport sessions. Winter programming includes ski and snowboard, cheer, indoor clinics and multi-sport sessions.

To manage athlete expectations and progressions, classes at Woodward are grouped by age and ability level and guests will receive training from the same coach for each session, though it may vary by activity. Helmets are required and ski or snowboard rentals are not included.

Lessons include the following:

• Access to the outdoor Mountain Park and the Action Sports Hub

• Progressive training tools and techniques

• Proprietary indoor training programs

• Relationship building

• Groups of small sizes

• Recreational games and activities

• Guidance to professional coaches and athletes

Rentals will be available at Woodward in the Action Sports Hub. Expect to find equipment rentals for all the activities offered at Woodward. For kids and adults, Woodward offers rental skis, ski boots, poles, snowboards, snowboard boots, helmets, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters. 

In the upper level of the Action Sports Hub, Woodward curates a selection of logo gear and in the softgoods shop downstairs, patrons may find gear like beanies, gloves, facemasks, and socks, etc. 

DINING OPTIONS

There are two dining options at Woodward. The Hive Cafeteria which serves up pizza, TexMex cuisine, grilled food and paninis. A salad bar offers diners the option to customize their meal. The Woodward folks understand kids, so there will be plenty of kid-friendly choices and options to keep parents smiling too including vegetarian and vegan options. 

The Grind Cafe is a full service coffee bar with a pizza oven and to-go food. Here parents may opt to chill out or hang and enjoy a selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails. 

Woodward does offer an online ordering service for those who would like to grab-and-go. 

LODGING

While there is no onsite lodging at Woodward—kids would never be convinced to leave—there are plentiful options in nearby Kimball Junction and Park City or Deer Valley. Check the Ski Utah lodging guide for Park City for a huge amount of options for every budget.

CHILDCARE

Though Woodward is not a childcare facility, there is obviously plenty of action here to keep any kid blissfully occupied. 

• Note that kids 6 and under require adult supervision by a fellow member or ticketed adult
• Kids age 4-6 have access to the indoor Action Sports Hub, Mountain Park and the tubing lanes but a parent must be onsite
• Ages 1-3 are restricted to a handful of hours throughout the week - please check with Woodward for current hours
• Group lessons are offered for ages 4 and up and private lessons are available for all ages
• Children 7 and up can play without parent supervision
  

VISIT WOODWARD'S WEBSITE & LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE

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