Park City Ice Arena & Sports Complex
Olympic-size ice sheet with public skate sessions
Ice Skating$$
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
Park City, UT | active | 1 to 3 hours
The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter protects 1,200 acres of wetland, meadow, and riparian habitat at the entrance to Park City. The LEED Platinum-certified EcoCenter is free to visit and features exhibits on local ecology, a four-story wildlife observation tower, and a 400-foot pier extending over the preserve. Guided nature tours, snowshoe rentals in winter, a climbing wall, Sunday crafts, and a pollinator garden round out the experience. Birdwatchers should bring binoculars—sandhill cranes, herons, and hundreds of species pass through seasonally. Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation per person.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Free (suggested $5 donation); some exhibits priced separatelyDuration: 1 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: swanerecocenter@usu.edu
Phone: (435) 649-1767
1258 Center Dr, Park City, UT 84098, USA
Overview
The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter protects 1,200 acres of wetland, meadow, and riparian habitat at the entrance to Park City. The LEED Platinum-certified EcoCenter is free to visit and features exhibits on local ecology, a four-story wildlife observation tower, and a 400-foot pier extending over the preserve. Guided nature tours, snowshoe rentals in winter, a climbing wall, Sunday crafts, and a pollinator garden round out the experience. Birdwatchers should bring binoculars—sandhill cranes, herons, and hundreds of species pass through seasonally. Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation per person.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Free (suggested $5 donation); some exhibits priced separately
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter protects 1,200 acres of wetland, meadow, and riparian habitat at the entrance to Park City. The LEED Platinum-certified EcoCenter is free to visit and features exhibits on local ecology, a four-story wildlife observation tower, and a 400-foot pier extending over the preserve. Guided nature tours, snowshoe rentals in winter, a climbing wall, Sunday crafts, and a pollinator garden round out the experience. Birdwatchers should bring binoculars—sandhill cranes, herons, and hundreds of species pass through seasonally. Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation per person.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Free (suggested $5 donation); some exhibits priced separatelyDuration: 1 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: swanerecocenter@usu.edu
Phone: (435) 649-1767
1258 Center Dr, Park City, UT 84098, USA
Overview
The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter protects 1,200 acres of wetland, meadow, and riparian habitat at the entrance to Park City. The LEED Platinum-certified EcoCenter is free to visit and features exhibits on local ecology, a four-story wildlife observation tower, and a 400-foot pier extending over the preserve. Guided nature tours, snowshoe rentals in winter, a climbing wall, Sunday crafts, and a pollinator garden round out the experience. Birdwatchers should bring binoculars—sandhill cranes, herons, and hundreds of species pass through seasonally. Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation per person.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Free (suggested $5 donation); some exhibits priced separately
Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Inhaven Insights
Wildlife Viewing
Sandhill cranes, herons, mule deer, and moose frequent the 1,200-acre wetland preserve.
LEED Platinum Building
The EcoCenter was Utah's first LEED Platinum newly constructed building, open for free tours.
Closed Mon–Tue
Bring binoculars for birding—and note the EcoCenter is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Wildlife Viewing
Sandhill cranes, herons, mule deer, and moose frequent the 1,200-acre wetland preserve.
What's unique
LEED Platinum Building
The EcoCenter was Utah's first LEED Platinum newly constructed building, open for free tours.
What's worth knowing
Closed Mon–Tue
Bring binoculars for birding—and note the EcoCenter is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
