Woodward Park City Action Sports Parks to Open May 23; Summer Camp to Begin July 6

Park City, UT (May 22, 2020) — Woodward Park City, Utah’s ultimate year-round action sports and ski resort and part of the POWDR adventure lifestyle portfolio, is thrilled to welcome athletes, guests and community members on May 23, when it will open its action sports parks for wheeled sports, including scooter, skateboarding and BMX as part of a phased approach to reopening. Utah’s newest lift-served downhill mountain biking park will open for its inaugural summer in June.

Following all COVID-19 health and safety requirements and recommendations set forth by local and state health officials, and aligning with Summit County’s move to Yellow conditions under the Utah Leads Together plan, Woodward Park City will continue to provide unique programs, experiences, and environments while working to maintain the safety of Woodward guests, staff, and the community.

“By opening with new guidelines and protocols, we’ve created a safe and responsible place for families to recreate,” says Shaydar Edelmann, general manager of Woodward Park City. “Connecting community members to their passions is what Woodward Park City is all about and we’re excited for a phased opening of our action sports parks, brand new mountain biking, and summer camp to do exactly that.” 

Mountain Biking, Trampolines, and Parkour Opening in June

Woodward Park City expects operations to expand as summer progresses and guidelines allow. In addition to new lift-served mountain biking; the trampoline and parkour zone, and rental & retail operations are scheduled to reopen in June.

Utah’s Newest Summer Camp Opens July 6, 2020

Utah’s newest summer camp at Woodward Park City will run for six weeks, July 6 – August 14. Multi-day programs for campers ages 6 and up are available in five- and 10-day increments. Campers may choose between full week and multi-week programs. Camp days run from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. 

Full day camps include instruction, lunch, arts and crafts, and game-time. Camp disciplines include mountain bike, skateboard, BMX, scooter, parkour, cheer and digital media options. Additional multi-sport sessions are available with instruction in trampoline, parkour, skateboard, scooter, and BMX. More information on camp registration can be found at http://woodwardparkcity.com.

As an experiential action sports company on a mission to empower and inspire the next generation action sports athletes through intuitive programming and innovative environments, Woodward Park City is excited to welcome athletes of all skill levels to reconnect with their passions. Woodward Park City’s first priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our staff, guests, and greater community. While the resort is taking every available measure to create as safe an environment as possible, a risk of exposure for guests remains. All guests are expected to be familiar with expectations for behavior that respects the safety of fellow guests and staff by visiting the Woodward Park City blog.

The resort will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 and follow all local, state and national regulations, which may require operational adjustments through the summer. The reopening of Utah’s economy is being carefully managed by state and local authorities, and it’s of utmost importance that we all follow the guidelines and do our part to reopen safely. For more details and our COVID-19 safety policies, visit https://www.woodwardparkcity.com/tickets-passes/modified-operations/health-safety. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Certain policies will be in effect to ensure the health and safety of members, visitors, staff and community, including:

• Hours: Operating hours from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Registration: Advanced registration is required, with limited capacity per session
• Health Screening: Prior to entry, all staff and guests will be asked to complete a short verbal medical screening. On a daily basis, staff will have their temperature taken and undergo medical screenings onsite.
• Sanitization: Staff & guests will be expected to wash and sanitize hands regularly and avoid shaking hands or giving high-fives. Staff will clean and disinfect the facilities throughout the day and after-hours with a focus on high-touch surfaces and high-traffic surfaces.
• Social Distancing: Practice social distancing of 6 feet in passive areas and 10 feet in activity zones. Avoid congregating in parking lots or on trails.
• Face Coverings: For staff, face coverings are required in all indoor work areas; in addition, we will provide PPE to employees.  Guests are expected to wear face coverings when practical.
• Facilities: Phased opening, starting with closed access to parts of the indoor Action Sports Hub including foam pits and airbags and limiting the number of guests allowed on-site at any one time.
• Sessions: 90-minute sessions will begin at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm;  priced at $19 per session for non-members.
• Capacity: All sessions will be capped.
• Food & Beverage: Limited food and beverage will be offered.
• Pricing: Members will pay 50% of their normal rate for the first month Woodward Park City is open; sessions will be available to non-members for $19.

To learn more about Woodward Park City, visit: www.woodwardparkcity.com.

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About Woodward Park City: Woodward Park City is a world-class, year-round action sports destination in one of the greatest outdoor regions in the world. Encompassing a fully integrated 125 acre campus with a state-of-the-art action sports hub, action sports parks and mountain parks, Woodward Park City encourages intuitive growth and safe progression for passionate action sports athletes of all ages and abilities to play and train every day, 365 days and nights a year. Visitors to Woodward Park City can experience lift-accessed snowboarding, skiing, tubing and mountain biking, as well as indoor and outdoor facilities for skateboarding, BMX, scooter, parkour, cheer and digital media. Woodward Park City is part of the global Woodward experiential action sports company on a mission to inspire the next generation of action sports and athletes and is also part of the POWDR portfolio.