Park City Mountain is taking another shot at redeveloping one of its busiest base areas, announcing plans to reshape approximately 10 acres at Mountain Village ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics.
Vail Resorts confirmed on November 10 that it has selected East West Partners to lead a new public planning process for the property. The project will explore development opportunities on the existing surface parking lots, along with the potential relocation of resort operations currently housed at the Munchkin property in the nearby Bonanza Park neighborhood.
The announcement comes as Park City prepares to host freestyle skiing and snowboarding events during the 2034 Winter Olympics. Mountain Village serves as one of the resort’s primary arrival points, connecting skiers and snowboarders with the mountain and nearby downtown businesses.
Previous Redevelopment Plans Faced Significant Opposition
This isn’t the first time Vail Resorts has attempted to redevelop the Mountain Village parking lots. A previous proposal from PEG Companies called for a 249-room hotel, 144 condominium units, restaurants, retail space, employee housing and replacement parking facilities.
That proposal generated significant opposition from local residents, who raised concerns about traffic, building heights, parking and the potential impact on the surrounding community. PEG withdrew its application in January 2023 after years of planning and public debate.
The new effort will involve a different developer, although many of the same questions about parking, access and development density are likely to return. East West Partners has extensive experience with mountain resort development, including projects at Deer Valley and Vail. The company will work with Park City Mountain to develop proposals consistent with the city’s recently adopted General Plan.
Plans Could Extend Beyond the Base Village
Alongside the proposed redevelopment, Park City Mountain announced plans to update its broader Mountain Plan, which addresses lifts, trails, snowmaking, guest facilities and other mountain infrastructure.
The updated plan will examine how guests access the resort and move around the mountain, while identifying opportunities for future improvements. Park City Mountain has already announced major chairlift upgrades targeted for the 2027-28 season, including a new eight-passenger Silverlode lift and a six-passenger replacement for Eagle and Eaglet.
Deirdra Walsh, vice president and chief operating officer of Park City Mountain, said the redevelopment process will begin with input from the surrounding community.
“We are excited about creating renewed vibrancy at Mountain Village. Realizing this ambitious goal starts with thoughtful planning and community engagement.” -Deirdra Walsh
The resort plans to hold stakeholder meetings beginning this winter, along with in-person and online opportunities for public feedback. Those discussions will take place before formal pre-development meetings with Park City officials.
For now, the resort has not announced specific buildings, parking arrangements, a project budget or a construction schedule. The scope of the development will be shaped by the planning process and subsequent city reviews.
Vail Resorts says it has invested more than $200 million in Park City Mountain since 2014, including new lifts, snowmaking improvements and upgrades to the Canyons Village base area.
With the 2034 Olympics approaching, the company is looking to bring another major redevelopment to Park City Mountain. Whether the latest attempt succeeds where the previous proposal failed will depend in part on how the resort addresses community concerns about the future of its main base village.
