Summer action at UOP means adventure, history, and high-flying

PARK CITY, Utah — Utah Olympic Park will begin its summer season on Friday, May 23, offering a range of outdoor activities aimed at visitors of all ages.

The park’s attractions, collectively known as the “big four,” include Extreme Tubing, Extreme Zipline, the Alpine Slide, and the Action Tower. These activities are included in the Summer Gold Pass, alongside several others designed to accommodate a variety of interests.

Extreme Tubing allows participants to ride down the Olympic ski jumps in tubes. Extreme Zipline replicates the sensation of a ski jump, sending riders through the air. The Alpine Slide offers a thrilling mountainside ride, while the Action Tower, suitable for children aged 3 and up, features tubing lanes, airbag jumps, a mini climbing wall, and a slide.

The Summer Gold Pass provides access to 3.5-hour morning or afternoon sessions, with unlimited use of the Action Tower, Extreme Zipline, Freestyle Zipline, Extreme Tubing, Alpine Slide, and the Discovery Ropes Course. Early booking offers potential savings of up to 20%.

The Summer Bobsled Experience also returns this season, featuring rides on sleds with wheels down the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games bobsled, luge, and skeleton track.

Guided Tours are available for those looking to explore the venue and learn about the stories of Olympic achievement and unique tales from the Utah Olympic Park. The one-hour tour includes a ride on a shuttle bus to the top of the Nordic ski jumps and the sliding track. Guides provide information, explanations, and engaging stories that bring the Olympic legacy to life.

The Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Show will kick off on June 13 and run every weekend. Visitors can watch Olympians and National Team athletes perform acrobatic feats, soaring up to 60 feet in the air before landing in the Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool. The half-hour choreographed show is designed for all ages and showcases impressive athletic skill.

The Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center, located within Utah Olympic Park, is home to the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. This facility highlights the history of skiing disciplines in the Intermountain Region through interactive displays, videos, a virtual reality ski theater, games, and topographical maps. Visitors can also explore a gallery showcasing visual highlights and artifacts from the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Admission to the museum is free.