Here are some facts about this beautiful area that may be useful to you as you consider purchasing Park City Real Estate.

Park City History
Founded in the mid-1800s after soldiers discovered silver in the surrounding hillsides, Park City has a long and storied history. It first established itself as a mining town, then made the successful transition to year-round resort where families and visitors stay and play side-by-side. Though the official city limits encompass just 17.6 square miles, its extended community includes the areas found on the west side of Summit County. From Promontory and Hwy 40 to the east, to the neighborhoods north of I-80, to Summit Park to the west and Deer Valley to the south, Park City is both a geographic area and a lifestyle that residents hold near and dear to their recreation-loving hearts.
Local Community
Park City enjoys one of the most diverse communities in the state. Many residents have relocated here from throughout the U.S. and the world. The wide range of housing options allows residents to work and live in the same area–an anomaly among many other resort towns of the same caliber. Workforce housing has long been a priority for city and county planners. Many subdivisions offer moderately priced choices to protect the opportunity for just about anyone to purchase a piece of this Wasatch Mountain paradise.
Many consider Park City to be a bedroom community of Salt Lake City. With easy access via I-80, the commute is less than half an hour from many areas of town. It can be far quicker to travel from Park City to Salt Lake than from neighborhoods to the north and south of Utah’s capital. Salt Lake is frequently lauded for job growth, especially in the tech industry. The town itself is home to a variety of international companies, including Rossignol, Backcountry.com and SkullCandy.
The Larger Region
Eastern Summit County–which includes the communities of Oakley, Henefer, Coalville (the county seat), Kamas and Francis–is primarily agrarian. There you’ll find the classic wide-open spaces and abundant ranches of the West. If you’re looking for a simpler way of life, you’ll enjoy the abundance of small town charm and sense of community, from fairs and rodeos, to the serene Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Facts and Resources
Fast Facts
- Year Incorporated: 1884
- Elevation (base of Main Street): 7,000 feet
- Population (Park City Proper): 8,378
- Population (Summit County total): 41,106
- Miles of Public Trails: 400
Ski Areas
All Utah Resorts: Ski Utah
Local Resources
- Park City Real Estate News
- Park City Information
- Local News from The Park Record
- KPCW Local Radio
- Summit County
- Wasatch County
- About Park City
- Recycle Center
Local Weather
Schools
Elementary:
- McPolin
- Trailside
- Parley’s Park
- Jeremy Ranch
- Weilenmann School of Discovery
- Park City Day School
- Soaring Wings Montessori
- Little Miner’s Montessori
- Another Way Montessori
Middle/Jr. High:
- Ecker Hill Middle School (grades 6 & 7)
- Treasure Mountain Junior High (grades 8 & 9)
High School:
- Park City High School (grades 10-12)
Events
Activities
- Utah Olympic Park
- Mountain Trails Foundation
- PC MARC
- Basin Recreation
- Nordic Center
- National Ability Center
- Swaner Nature Preserve
- Park City Institute
- Egyptian Theatre
- Kimball Arts Center
- Park City Film Series
- Mountain Town Music
- Public Golf Course
Medical
Utilities
Electricity:
Rocky Mountain Power
Toll Free: (888) 221-7070
rockymountainpower.net
Natural Gas:
Questar Gas – Dominion Energy
Toll Free: (800) 323-5517
Local: (435) 654-6620
1165 S Main St.
Heber City, Utah 84032
dominionenergy.com
Sewer:
Snyderville Basin Reclamation
Local: (435) 649-7993
2800 Homestead Road
Park City, Utah 84098
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 4:30pm
sbwrd.org
Water:
Park City Municipal Corp. (Park City Proper)
Toll Free: (877) 750-4333
Local: (435) 615-8311
P.O. Box 1480
Park City, Utah 84060
Mountain Regional Water Co. (Snyderville Basin)
Local: (435) 940-1916
6421 North Business Loop Road, Suite A
PO Box 982320
Park City, Utah 84098
mtregional.org
Gorgoza Mutual Water Co.
Local: (435) 649-7948
7950 Pinebrook Road
Park City, Utah 84098
gorgozawater.com
High Valley Water Co.
Local: (435) 645-8415
7310 Pine Ridge Drive
Park City, UT 84098
Local: (435) 649-7324
8506 Bluebird Lane
Park City UT 84098
Telephone/Internet/Cable
50 W 100 N, Kamas, Utah 84036
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm
allwest.com
centurylink.com
Toll Free: 1-800-XFINITY
xfinity.com
Recycle
Park City Recycle Center
Local: (435) 649-9698
1951 Woodbine Way
Park City, UT 84060
Office Hours: Mon – Sat 8am – 5:30pm
recycleutah.org
Trash
Republic Services Inc.
Local: (435) 615-8311
4144 Atkinson Rd
Park City, Utah 84098
republicservices.com
US Postal Service
Toll Free: (800) 275-8777
2100 Park Avenue